User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

But elementary school-age kids do have the natural curiosity, imagination, drive, and ability to come up with innovative ways to change the world for the better. Communication, collaboration, and problem solving are built into the learning process. Not every child is temperamentally suited to be a social entrepreneur.

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CoderZ

APRIL 15, 2024

These new standards better reflect the computational thinking and data analysis required in this growing field, as well as overarching skills like communication and collaboration. In response to the increasing reach of technology in every aspect of life, Texas revised Tech Apps TEKS for the 2024-2025 school year.

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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. critical thinking, collaboration, communication). .

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, creativity is a crucial skill that can empower children to be innovative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and successful individuals. As elementary teachers, we play a pivotal role in fostering creativity in our students. Teach Creativity Problem Solving Techniques.

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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. EdSurge: How would you explain SEL to a parent or layperson?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It is one of many activities from ISTE-GM AI Explorations Hands-on Guides for Elementary Teachers. The activity develops students’ problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills. She taught machine learning to young students through understanding the characteristics of animals.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Combining STEM and Basketball in Elementary Classrooms Basketball is not just a sport; it's an exciting avenue for introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to elementary students. It fosters not only technical skills but also soft skills like teamwork, communication, and persistence.

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Vivify Stem

JANUARY 24, 2024

Post by Michelle Bogden & Natasha Wilkerson January 22, 2024 Unleash Creativity, Communication, Collaboration, and Critical Thinking in your Students! Challenge your students to complete astronaut training to collect all four badges: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking!

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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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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Starting as early as kindergarten and elementary school, educators lay the groundwork for students who will use their STEM literacy to enter the growing STEM workforce. Beyond equations and formulas, students have to learn to think critically, communicate effectively, collaborate with peers, and adapt to new challenges.

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CoderZ

JULY 15, 2021

These include creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, writing, and math.It also helps in building additional soft skills like perseverance, resilience, and communication skills. How coding improves problem-solving abilities? Learning how to code helps to improve problem-solving abilities.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 17, 2023

With their magnetic properties and endless building possibilities, they promote creativity, problem-solving skills, and spatial awareness. They help develop essential skills such as problem-solving, spatial awareness, and fine motor skills. Building together encourages teamwork, communication, and cooperation.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 6, 2017

I meet with two groups of gifted elementary students, grades 2nd through 6th, for a full day each week. It builds a sense of classroom community which carries over through all of the classroom activities. Communication, listening, and problem-solving skills are developed and enhanced.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 9, 2024

At Code 4 Bots, there’s a firm focus on robotics through hands-on projects and an online curriculum structured around real-life problem-solving. Developing students’ soft skills is also a key component, including problem-solving, teamwork, and critical thinking. Robot-making and AI robotics are two of the core themes.

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User Generated Education

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

Given my experiential education background, I’ve always been fond of and have used group team building and problem-solving activities with all of the age groups I teach – for example, see Team-Building with Elementary Students. Recently I went to a workshop on virtual improv activities.

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STEM Education Shopping

AUGUST 9, 2023

In this review, we will explore the benefits of these sets for child development and provide a comprehensive overview of the top options for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school kids. Discover how magnetic building sets can enhance problem-solving skills, stimulate creativity, and provide endless fun and learning opportunities.

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CoderZ

APRIL 5, 2023

About CoderZ CoderZ offers fun and equitable gamified and game-based learning experiences to support the development of computing and robotics skills in elementary and secondary school students. Grounded in STEM and coding, CoderZ trains students in grades four through 12 in computational thinking and technical ability.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

She has planned some getting to know you activities where students communicate with one another and share their interests. These students work together on some problem-solving tasks. Problem-solving can provide practical application for students who are developing their social emotional learning strategies.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The elementary STEM classroom is a great place to begin teaching students the foundational relationship skills needed to be successful in all other areas of their lives. These challenges will give your students the opportunity to communicate with others, collaborate, and problem solve.

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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.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

Programming Sphero robots can help students develop essential skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork. By working together on programming projects, students can learn from each other, build on each other’s ideas, and learn to communicate their ideas effectively.

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STEM Sport

JULY 12, 2022

The rapidly increasing demand to fill these STEM jobs shows the increased importance of improving STEM literacy and skills as early as preschool and elementary school. Improves creative thinking and problem solving skills. Foster leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

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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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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Communicating with computers is fun, engaging and thrilling, and it also has a powerful effect on kids’ futures. Elementary-aged learners are capable of providing computers with instructions to achieve a specific outcome through code! why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school? Kids love to code!

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 22, 2022

Think teamwork, communication, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are valuable no matter the age or level of your students. N ASA Spaceplace on Youtube NASA Climate Kids : This interactive website has games, articles, and videos all about the weather, climate, and biology for elementary and middle school grades.

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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. It puts me in a power position over students which is, for me, contrary to my teaching philosophy of creating a learning community where we all become teachers and learners. I wear many hats as an educator.

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PCS Edventures

JUNE 7, 2023

A STEAM-Powered Approach to Career-Readiness: Active Listening and Communicating: Collaboration is key in both STEAM and the professional world. STEAM education gives learners opportunities to do just that as they practice being active listeners and communicators in a supportive setting. This helps teammates avoid misunderstandings.

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STEM Education Shopping

APRIL 27, 2023

These activities provide a fun and interactive way for students to learn, while also promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These small, programmable robots can be used to teach children coding and problem-solving skills, while also providing hours of entertainment.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Teachers everywhere had found new ways to enhance student communication and collaboration, such as using apps, videos, webinars, and online labs ( New approaches for teaching science remotely arise from the COVID-19 crisis ). Elsewhere, though, there were glimmers of hope. Science is not on the list of priorities right now.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Whether it is during their education, in a future job, or in their daily life, children need to be able to communicate with others and amicably work in groups to solve problems. Benefit 5: Problem solving skills. Benefit 7: Teaches communication skills. Benefit 6: Improve confidence in STEM subjects.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2022

Creative Engaging in different types of play activates our problem-solving skills. When they engage in play, it helps to build communication skills, turn-taking, decision-making, and positive social skills. Play experiences help learners to take risks and make mistakes that are low stakes, helping them to persevere and grow.

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Science and Steamteam

JUNE 27, 2023

In my last couple of years of teaching, when I was STEM Lab Coordinator, “coding” was starting to emerge in elementary schools. When we built our STEM programs in elementary and middle schools, we had to sort through many materials to see what would best meet the needs of students. This includes coding and robotics.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 23, 2023

Learners collaborate and use signature BrickLAB Perfect Bricks to problem-solve exhilarating science and engineering challenges. Fast-paced engineering activities encourage teamwork and problem-solving. PCS Edventures’ creative, academic design challenges task learners with problem-solving in various ways.

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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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PCS Edventures

MAY 1, 2023

With the quality programs in our collections, you’ll see amazing growth in learners’ social skills and problem-solving skills. Individuals refine and strengthen their ability to communicate, participate in a team and confidently lead. Social Skills: Teamwork is an essential part of our approach to STEAM learning.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 17, 2023

Cue Robot provides an engaging platform for learning that encourages exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking while addressing real-world problems. ( 1 ) It’s a tool that not only teaches key concepts but also stimulates creativity and problem solving skills through hands-on activities.

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