March is here, and with it comes the undeniable energy of our students anticipating the first signs of spring and, of course, spring break! I’ve found that this time of year brings plenty of wiggles to the classroom. This is why it’s the perfect time to lean into hands-on, engaging
The month of February is the perfect time to dive into some fun and engaging STEM activities with your students. Whether you’re focusing on winter vibes, Valentine’s Day, or celebrating Read Across America, there’s something for you and your students. Each of the seven activities is designed to spark creativity,
It’s so important to check in with our students to see how they’re doing, not just with their schoolwork but emotionally, too. Teaching kids how to identify their emotions and what to do with them is a big part of this. When we show students how to practice it, we’re
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
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
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
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
Who’s ready for a field trip? Nothing gets our students more excited than hearing those six words from their teacher. But let’s be honest for a minute. Traditional field trips are not always realistic. Between tight schedules, limited funding, behavior concerns, and the pressure to stay aligned to standards, planning
