STEM Activities to Try While Reading Those Darn Squirrels!
STEM Activities to Try While Reading Those Darn Squirrels!
STEM Activities to Accompany Those Darn Squirrels! One of the BEST picture books for learning about STEM and the engineering design process is Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin. Not only is the story delightful and quirky, but the illustrations really bring it to life!The ...
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Letters From Space: Book Review
Letters From Space: Book Review
Letters from Space: Picture Book ReviewIf you have a kid who is fascinated by space, they will adore this fun, fact-filled picture book! Written by Clayton Anderson, an astronaut who spent 152 days aboard the International Space Station, this quirky book is fun and funny! Susan ...
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Zoom Tips for Teachers
Zoom Tips for Teachers
Tips for Using Zoom with Your StudentsA member of the STEM Teachers Group asked for everyone's best tips for using Zoom with their students. The tips were so awesome and useful that I compiled them in this post (and downloadable graphic) so that everyone could benefit! If you have ...
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STEM Challenge for Summer with Buoyancy - Design a Submersible
STEM Challenge for Summer with Buoyancy - Design a Submersible
STEM Challenge for Summer: Design a Submersible!This is one of the more challenge STEM activities I have done with kids over the years! It's also perfect for summer because you will get wet! Warning: You WILL Get Wet with this STEM Challenge Why try this challenge? I can't ...
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Virtual PD for Elementary Teachers
Virtual PD for Elementary Teachers
WHOLE Teacher Training and Nurturing Fill in the Blank I am a ___________ teacher. Whatever blank you filled in, you probably also have a missing piece. Do you want to be prepared whether you are teaching in the classroom or in a distance learning environment? Do you ...
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20+ Awesome Games for At Home Learning
20+ Awesome Games for At Home Learning
Our Favorite Educational Games Games are one of my favorite ways to learn and reinforce skills with kids. My own kids, especially when younger, wanted to play game after game. Why not play games that aid in education? For convenience, I have added links to all of commercially-produced ...
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