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Use these awesome and fun projects to start coding in the elementary classroom today!

Coding in the Elementary Classroom Made Easy

In today’s classroom, it’s important to give our students diverse experiences. And, with the world of technology all around them, how do we make sure we are giving our students exposure to tech skills beyond using computers and tablets? With coding! And, I’m not only talking about coding using computers

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Here are my favorite STEM robots resources you can use in your classroom this year to tech your students all about coding, sequencing, and more!

My Favorite STEM Robots for the Classroom

One of the things I love teaching in my STEM Classroom is coding and STEM robots. But boy can it be hard to know what you need to get started. It took me a few years of trying out different resources and activities to find what works best for my

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Coding doesn't have to include technology with these super fun and engaging unplugged coding ideas your students will love!

Unplugged Coding Ideas Your Students Will Love

STEM and STEAM learning have been a huge hit for kids over the past decade. But, sometimes teachers don’t feel like they have the resources available to dive into the technology aspect of STEM activities. Coding is a big part of my STEM curriculum and it’s something my kiddos look

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These 7 technology themed books are perfect for your computer or tech classroom as you introduce and teach digital citizenship, responsible use of technology, and more.

7 Technology Themed Books Your Students Will Love

Teaching kids all about digital citizenship, staying safe on the computer, and limiting tech use is important in any classroom! However, when you are teaching a computer or tech class, it’s a necessity. But how do you keep these topics interesting and engaging for your elementary students? With books! As

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Hour of Code Activities

Looking to Celebrate computer science with your students? Computer Science Education Week takes place every December all around the world! You may have heard of the Hour of Code, this is a huge initiative with Code.Org to promote programming with our youth. I have been participating in this with my

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Foolproof Tips for Coding With Ozobots

Ozobots can be so much fun, but sometimes give you multiple problems. Here are some of the troubleshooting tricks I have discovered along the years of using Ozobots. I first purchased Ozobots for my classroom in 2015!! What really drew me in, was that that they do not need a

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computer science education week

Awesome Computer Science Week Activities

Looking to Celebrate computer science in your classroom? Computer science week takes place from December 9 to 13 all around the world! You may have heard of the Hour of Code, this is a huge initiative with Code.Org. Students should have the opportunity to learn about technology, create their own

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