Cool Cat Teacher

MARCH 6, 2024

Today, I interviewed Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and host of the Teacher Burnout Podcast and the Less Stressed Principal Podcast. Subscribe to the Show This week's guest Barb Flowers, an elementary school principal and seasoned educator life coach, brings 14 years of invaluable experience in education. Oh my goodness.

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 30, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are fundamental aspects of elementary education. STEM Sports® has created a list of six tips for how to implement STEM at the elementary level. Problem-based learning gives students an open-ended question to work through. Consider which approach you want to take.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

Teaching students math means developing their problem-solving, thinking and reasoning skills, says Tammy Baumann, a vice president of academic services for academic assessment firm NWEA, which was recently acquired by publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. She’s found that teachers have high levels of math anxiety.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Homework helps build certain life skills like organization, perseverance and problem-solving. They cite homework’s impact on the achievement gap between students of differing socioeconomic backgrounds. This worries Pope, because engagement with learning is closely tied to academic achievement and mental wellbeing.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Her multitasking superpowers, her compassion, her resourcefulness and her creative problem-solving are all traits that will serve her well in life. But these strengths will only get her so far in elementary school if the mindsets of educators and school leaders don’t change.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Dr. Tia Kim: I would say social-emotional learning is a process in which children and youth develop essential life skills—things like communication, problem-solving and managing stress—to help them build confidence so they can be successful learners in the classroom. Let's just use problem-solving or decision-making as an example.

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ED Surge

JULY 7, 2023

Though there are a number of strong language programs across the country, a 2016 report published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences showed evidence of declines in foreign language course offerings in elementary schools and middle schools over the years.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

Here, we explore a series of innovative STEM challenges designed for both lower elementary (K-2) and upper elementary students (3-5) , aimed at sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning. These disciplines, often perceived as complex, can be made accessible and enjoyable through the lens of the Olympics.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is where creativity challenges come into play, serving as the perfect brain breaks during test prep and testing seasons for elementary students. Creativity challenges are activities designed to stimulate imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills. What are Creativity Challenges?

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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Grades 1-3 Kick-off with: Dirt Camp Young learners collaborate , reflect and problem-solve their way through a hands-on celebration of soil. Each lesson builds problem-solving skills , confidence and creativity as students create a unique work of art. Resources Cooper, H., Charlton, K., Lindsay, J., & Greathouse, S.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

What I am putting forward is that I am tired of “ one more thing ” pushed into elementary school teachers, specifically. This method encourages students to explore and manipulate objects, collect and analyze data, and engage in problem-solving activities, often in collaboration with others. I describe them below.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 22, 2024

Whether you are looking for activities tailored for younger elementary students (K-2) or older students (3-5) , you are sure to find some ideas that will ignite their curiosity and cultivate a passion for learning. These fields, sometimes seen as challenging, become approachable and fun when intertwined with the spirit of the Olympics.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 19, 2023

This mindset is especially important for students, as it can help them overcome challenges, learn from mistakes, and ultimately achieve their goals. In the field of STEM education, where complex concepts and problem-solving skills are often required, having a growth mindset is essential for success.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 29, 2024

Implement lessons emphasizing problem-solving and creativity Flexible learning opportunities are a great place to start! Problem-Solving : I don't have this ingredient, but can I replace it with something similar! Encourage learners to make mistakes, take chances and self-reflect 3. Emotional Growth 3.

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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 24, 2024

As she completed activities, she accumulated badges reflecting her achievements. Collaboration is working well together with a team to achieve a common goal. It involves relaying critical information to ground control, coordinating tasks among the crew, and aiding in problem-solving during technical challenges.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Life is much simpler when you–as a parent or teacher–can point to one solution for a problem, solve it, and everything is golden. Now, we know that academic achievement is much more complicated. Extend this activity by solving three more problems found on this video.

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PCS Edventures

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Entrepreneurial Skills: Creativity Innovation Critical thinking Problem-solving Communication Collaboration Risk-taking Resilience PCS Edventures’ many STEM programs engage learners in activities that foster the entrepreneurial spirit. Da Vinci Camp encourages learners to solve problems in a way most may not expect.

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The Maker Mom

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Math contests reinforce the math knowledge participants have already accumulated, teach them to problem-solve faster, and enjoy the camaraderie of working with a team in a collaborative environment. Math League Math League brings the spirit of competition to children in elementary, middle, and high schools around the globe.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 15, 2019

These automated humanoid bots often interact with users, require critical thinking and problem-solving, and grab the imagination of students in ways that makes everyone want to learn. The Elementary Wonder Pack: Comes with Wonder’s award-winning Dash and Dot robots, accessories, and curriculum guides. Prize Option One.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

I understand and believe in value of learning through board games, and have incorporated them into my classrooms – both elementary and higher education – throughout my decades long teaching career. They encourage critical thinking and problem solving and accomplish objectives of curriculum frameworks.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 17, 2021

I am a seminar facilitator for student teachers, and I teach gifted education at three Title 1 elementary schools. Achieving this goal becomes more difficult when I am the grader-in-chief. I have said for decades that I love teaching but I hate grading.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Life is much simpler when you–as a parent or teacher–can point to one solution for a problem, solve it, and everything is golden. Now, we know that academic achievement is much more complicated. Extend this activity by solving three more problems found on this video.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Children need to achieve and maintain technological literacy throughout their education and future careers in the rapidly changing world of technology, Virtual reality is a great way to introduce children to the newest technology, allowing them to learn through hands-on experiences. Benefit #2: Promotes technology literacy.

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PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

As they experience the highs and lows of problem-solving together, their struggle intensifies and often results in a passion for continued discovery. But the failures they encounter along the way make those achievements even sweeter. Let’s be honest, success is exhilarating! and analyzing the results. Educators, asSTEMble!

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The Maker Mom

JANUARY 17, 2024

Art of Problem Solving Art of Problem Solving provides full semesters of math through live or self-paced classes. They’ll also get access to a library of over 80 videos of instruction produced by the founder of Art of Problem Solving , Richard Rusczyk. Classes start at only $430 for a semester.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 11, 2023

By teaching young learners the value of real-world problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity, they gain a sense of independence not seen in other subject areas. Still, we’re empowering kids to persevere through failure and to see it as a gift for when they do achieve the outcome they so diligently strived for.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For the first time since the test began tracking student achievement in the 1970s, 9-year-olds lost ground in math, and scores in reading fell by the most significant margin in more than 30 years. The research is impressive: After-school settings give youth opportunities to learn through problem-solving and to fail without fear.

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PCS Edventures

OCTOBER 14, 2021

But how do star classroom managers achieve such a seamless framework? Let’s take a look at products from Discover and BrickLAB collections that present learners with unique challenges that require problem solving and critical thinking strategies. The best classroom management is often unseen. STEM instruction does just that!

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PCS Edventures

JUNE 7, 2023

Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are essential for successful conflict management. This approach helps learners develop a growth mindset , allowing them to embrace challenges, learn from their mistakes and adapt to achieve their goals. STEAM activities provide ample opportunities for practicing both.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 15, 2020

Engagement is strong at the end of elementary school, with nearly three-quarters of fifth-graders (74%) reporting high levels of engagement. Almost half of students who responded to the survey are engaged with school (47%), with approximately one-fourth “not engaged” (29%) and the remainder “actively disengaged” (24%).A

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National Science Foundation

MAY 26, 2022

How do we reframe perceived impressions of mathematical ability to embrace the truth that every student can achieve success in mathematics? The math pact, middle school: Achieving instructional coherence within and across grades. Why teach problem solving, part I: The world needs good problem solvers! Introduction.

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PCS Edventures

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The youngest recipient of Mexico’s National Autonomous University (UNAM) science prize recognizing women’s accomplishments in science, Xóchitl’s scientific achievements inspire learners across the globe. Just like Xóchitl, your learners have the potential to design problem-solving inventions using recycled materials.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Where is the design not achieving what you had hoped? Our feedback, including our prompting and questioning strategies is an important instructional tool to push student thinking and advance their problem-solving skills, while also developing their ability to work collaboratively and persevere. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 12, 2022

I have the privilege of teaching my gifted elementary students at two Title 1 schools for multiple years. I created a competition to see which team could achieve Pi based on their measurements of diameters and circumferences of real world objects. I love planning a variety of interdisciplinary activities for these days.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 14, 2023

With its ability to teach coding, problem-solving skills, and so much more, it’s no wonder educators are starting to take notice. With their unique hero avatars and witty attitude, Cue Robots make problem solving fun and easy while promoting hands-on learning. Is Cue robot in education the next big thing?

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Vivify Stem

OCTOBER 1, 2023

If your focus is on Stage 1 STEM, we recommend activities that allow for problem-solving, creativity, communication, and strengthening building skills. Another option is to focus more on problem-solving, such as “ design a way to lift a ping pong ball 1 foot.” Some people go to the movies to celebrate Valentine’s Day!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

AUGUST 10, 2016

This web-based scalable program is available for elementary through high school students and can last anywhere from four weeks to a year. For students, there are CSTEM camps and competitions to showcase the robot wizardry of programmers from elementary through high school. why bother.

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