A common phrase I hear is, "There's just no time for STEM." Trust me, I get it. Along with this, there's often concern about student behavior and a longing for a more cohesive classroom community. But ...
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Cultivating a Growth Mindset to Boost Student Confidence: Tips for Success
When I first started teaching, I remember having a student, let's call him Alex, who was a bright kiddo, but would always give up at the first sign of difficulty. He was convinced he just "wasn't good ...
Debunking Common Science Education Myths: Empowering Students with Research-Based Teaching
As teachers, we constantly strive to provide the best learning experiences for our students in science, this means debunking common science education myths and embracing research-based teaching ...
5 Fun STEM Challenges for February
I love February because it's the month to celebrate love, friendship, and kindness. I also love it because there are so many fun holidays we get to celebrate in February. You know I love a good reason ...
Ideas for Teaching Science Vocabulary
Now that we've established rules, routines, and procedures in our classrooms, it's time to talk about introducing new topics with vocabulary. Vocabulary may be one of those areas you skim because it's ...
Heat Unit For Elementary-Your Classroom Is Going To Be A HOT topic!
Looking for an easy-to-use heat unit for elementary students? This 5-week unit contains activities for each day of the week and gives students the knowledge they need to understand the following 5 ...