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Can gardening help children grow?

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Can gardening help children grow? Published: Founded by Professor Sallie Marston and led by former school counsellor Moses Thompson , the University of Arizona ’s School Garden Workshop creates and maintains gardens for schools in Tucson. Why do school gardens matter?

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Designing Classrooms Fit for Early Learners

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As districts across the country search for ways to support early childhood learning, designers, architects and planners can play an important role in creating developmentally-appropriate facilities that support play-based learning, exploration and socialization. When a bookshelf is at eye level, a child can make a choice to grab a book.

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A Few Educators 'Going the Extra Mile' Cannot Save the Education System

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I couldn’t help thinking about how the presenter focused on individual educators acting mostly alone, to “save” a situation, club or student, rather than on a school community working together and growing in sustainable ways. I also couldn’t help thinking about the construction of a pyramid.

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Sticks, Stones, Dirt, and Bugs: Summertime Adventures in STEM

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I am trying to recreate these experiences for my grandchildren so that they can enter the world of nature and wonder which their dad was immersed in 30+ years ago. These experiences generate hours of playful learning and can lead to a lifelong interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). We hope you will too.

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To Improve a Child's Education, We Must Be Willing to Let Old Practices Die

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Minimum Viable Product When we fear letting go of what no longer serves us, we adopt a mindset of scarcity, believing that once something is gone, nothing new will grow in its place. Loss can also be something else. In early spring, gardeners prune roses so they can start the growing season and welcome blossoms on healthy plants.

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10 Ways Parents Can Introduce STEM Learning at Home through Disguised Learning

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Bridging these worlds can be a challenge, particularly when children are reluctant to engage in educational activities outside of school. This approach not only enriches children’s understanding of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) but helps them see the relevance of these subjects in the world around them.

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Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

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You will learn about the latest research, resources, and new toys to support STEM play with young girls (and all young children). Emily Coyle points out that while building stereotypes is a normal part of early development, adults can help disrupt them with their language and actions. Inspire a love of reading and STEM.

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