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Teaching coding with unplugged coding activities

Teach Coding with these Unplugged Coding Activities

In today’s tech-driven world, it’s easy to think that coding practice has to be done with screens, fancy robots, and the latest software. The exciting part is that our students can actually build foundational coding skills without any gadgets at all! With unplugged coding activities, they get hands-on experience that’s

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Your students will love learning how to build a biplane with these 4 STEM zipline challenges.

4 STEM Zipline Challenges Your Students Will Love

When it comes to STEM challenges, I’m always on the hunt for hands-on activities that get my students collaborating and thinking creatively. One type of challenge that is a favorite among my students is when they get to build a zipline! This challenge is also one of my favorites because

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Learn about setting up coding mats for programmable robots so you can start using these amazing tools in your STEM classroom.

Setting Up Coding Mats for Programmable Robots

Coding can seem like an overwhelming or complicated skill set to a lot of our kiddos. They think only the smart kids can do it. My favorite thing is to prove to them they can all be coders! We just need to start with the basics. I discovered that setting

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STEM Movies You Don't Want to Miss blog post

STEM Movies You Don’t Want to Miss

Looking for a fun and creative way to bring STEM movies into your classroom? I’ve found the perfect resource for you! STEM can sometimes feel a little intimidating or abstract for our students and for ourselves while teaching. Movies and TV shows have a magical way of making these subjects

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Check out these tips, tricks, and resources to make your year as a STEM teacher newbie a success.

STEM Teacher 101: A Survival Guide for Newbies

Welcome to the exciting world of STEM teaching! As a new STEM teacher, you’re about to embark on a rewarding journey filled with discovery and innovation. Navigating the role of a “specials” teacher, where you’ll engage with multiple classes each day, presents unique challenges and opportunities. Let’s dive in and

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Integrate STEM and language arts learning into your curriculum with these fun and exciting projects your students can do all year long!

STEM and Language Arts: Making the Connection

As educators, we know the importance of integrating various disciplines to create a well-rounded learning experience for our students. From math and science to language arts, we know how important it is to focus on cross-curricular learning in today’s classroom. But, what about STEM? Where does that fit in? I

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Get your students into the swing of spring with these STEM Earth Day Activities you can do with little to no cost on your part!

STEM Earth Day Activities for Elementary Students

With Earth Day approaching, it’s time to dive into some exciting Earth Day STEM activities that celebrate the wonders of nature. As a nature enthusiast and STEM advocate, I’m always on the hunt for engaging projects for my students. When I can use STEM Earth Day activities that spark curiosity

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Bring in the luck of the Irish with these easy STEM activities for St. Patrick's Day.

5 St. Patrick’s Day Easy STEM Activities for Elementary

I absolutely love including some festive fun into our routines, especially when it comes to holiday activities! There’s just something magical about seeing the joy in the kids’ eyes and feeling the energy skyrocket when we give our everyday routines a holiday spin. And hey, with St. Patrick’s Day just

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Football STEM activities for football season or the Super Bowl

Football STEM Ideas That Make You Say “Touchdown!”

As the countdown to the Super Bowl begins, there’s a palpable buzz in the air – the excited chatter of fans, the friendly banter between rival supporters, and the collective anticipation of a sports spectacle that unites millions. In the midst of all of this, I found myself pondering the

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