Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 15, 2021

How do you Start an Elementary STEM Club? Think through the 4 Cs (the same way we foster these components within our classrooms!). Communication, creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking are also important skills for educators to develop as you consider taking on this new adventure.

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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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Chillax Science

APRIL 18, 2023

One of the key benefits of play is the promotion of creativity and imagination. When children engage in imaginative play, they develop their imagination and creativity, which allows them to think outside the box and come up with innovative solutions to problems. I wrote a few posts where I shared ideas.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. It is a hands-on way for kids to extend their learning in these subject areas while developing creativity and critical thinking skills.

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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. Think outside the box (and backward!) with one of history’s most creative minds.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

This includes everything from tangible skills like financial literacy to soft skills, such as collaboration and critical thinking. Cultivating Critical Thinking, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving STEM learning sparks a natural curiosity in students.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 27, 2024

Step into the enchanting realm of magic and innovation with the "Cinderella Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This captivating STEM Challenge weaves together the timeless charm of fairy tales with the thrill of STEM learning, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 29, 2023

This STEM Challenge combines the enchantment of fairy tales with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. Perfect for elementary classrooms, it offers a fun, innovative way to explore the classic story of The 3 Billy Goats Gruff, enhancing literacy and STEM skills.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 12, 2023

How can Cue robot lead to innovation? And as we’ll explore in this article, there are plenty of reasons why devices like the Cue Robot could be key to driving innovation in STEM fields – both now and into the future. KEY TAKEAWAY How can Cue robot lead to innovation? Source: businessinsider.com Hey there!

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM classrooms can offer students experiences to engage students in the scientific method or the engineering design process as they develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This inclusion alters the focus on the original content areas and infuses creativity and design. It requires precision and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 21, 2023

In the Little Red Fort STEM Activity , students will enjoy the enchantment of fractured fables combined with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. This engaging STEM Challenge uses a simple story to ignite creativity and critical thinking in students.

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User Generated Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2017

Recently I wrote a blog post about Intentional Creativity. Below the graphic are specific ideas I am using with my gifted elementary students this school year. What follows are the activities I am using this school year to be intentional with sparking creativity in my gifted education classrooms. Write About.

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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. As educators, we constantly seek innovative methods to engage students in STEM learning.

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Get Caught Engineering

JUNE 2, 2023

From Thrills to Skills: How Amusement Parks Inspire STEM Learning in Elementary Education As an elementary teachers, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to make STEM subjects come alive for our students. Encourage teamwork, creativity, and critical thinking as they encounter challenges and iterate on their designs.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 20, 2023

So, put on your chef hats, grab your building blocks, and let's embark on a delicious and creative adventure! This STEM Challenge combines the enchantment of fables with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 17, 2023

This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of Jack and his magical beanstalk and adds a twist of engineering and creativity. This STEM Challenge combines the enchantment of fairy tales with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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STEM Sport

MAY 15, 2024

Fostering Creativity and Innovation STEM learning fosters creative and innovative thinking, which allows STEM professionals to continue creating groundbreaking advancements that better our society. Even at the elementary level, it is not too early to start talking about potential careers!

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Once kids begin to code, you’ll see that it fosters these skills and characteristics in learners: develops computational thinking enhances executive functioning skills encourages creative thinkers and innovators At what age can learners begin to code? why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school?

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 30, 2023

In this article, we will review the top STEM curriculum guides for elementary, middle, and high school levels. By engaging in STEM activities, you develop critical thinking skills that are essential for success in today’s rapidly evolving world. These activities should encourage student participation and critical thinking.

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 17, 2023

Today, I want to talk about the latest innovation in STEM education – Cue Robot. Cue Robot provides an engaging platform for learning that encourages exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking while addressing real-world problems. ( Hey there, fellow STEM enthusiasts! KEY TAKEAWAY How Cue robot benefits STEM education?

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PCS Edventures

JUNE 7, 2023

In time, learners build on each other's ideas and discover new perspectives, leading to more innovative solutions. Problem-solving and critical thinking skills are essential for successful conflict management. Creative thinking is also essential in STEAM. This helps teammates avoid misunderstandings.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

These examples are just some of the ways that STEM can be implemented in the elementary classroom. STEM is about developing a growth mindset and critical thinking skills. There may be art in the work that they do, just as there may be creative elements within your STEM instruction. These aren’t crafts. What’s the same?

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

STEM careers are at the forefront of innovation and progress, shaping the future in a variety of ways. 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.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

APRIL 30, 2015

See my post on the symbolism of the word ‘Turkey’ creativity–think outside the box; develop solutions no one else has. These guidelines include: support the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. Don’t jump in to help students.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. When students participate in movement-based learning, they benefit physically and experience enhanced concentration, memory, and creativity.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 4, 2023

Today's guest, Tom Mullaney, shares how he uses Figjam with students and teachers; he explains why it is useful and gives tips and tricks that will engage students in the collaborative skills they need to be creative collaborators in today's world. Figjam is part of the Adobe Figma suite of tools and is free for educators and their students.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

Top 5 Tips and Tricks for Teaching STEM to Elementary Students: Have Growth Mindset. There are several great children’s books that can encourage critical thinking, problem solving, and perseverance. Look no further for hundreds of lesson plans and design challenges perfect for the elementary classroom. Find Your STEM PLN.

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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. ” Without the pressure of being graded, learners will be more willing to take risks, try new things, and be more creative and more innovative. I wear many hats as an educator. If so, how many?”

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

The website also includes community-centered design projects where students can think through solutions to real world problems they see around them. This project-based learning approach develops critical thinking and communication skills. 3Dux also offers student worksheets and video tutorials for classroom use.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 10, 2022

Some activities focus on the creative side, while others are more focused on engineering. Sharing children’s books that prompt curiosity and critical thinking are great ways to engage students in the classroom (or at home). Provide them with a way to continue their learning in a creative and hands-on way.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

It is created with elementary students in mind, and we believe we can inspire them through this. Our Earth Day Bundle offers some additional book titles along with activities that will get students thinking about making positive choices to keep our Earth thriving. These April Earth Day STEM Activities are more than just “craftivities”.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

The menus offer different read aloud selections with a menu of activities to engage students in the 4 Cs communication, collaboration, creativity and critical thinking. At first, her creative process is straightforward, matching each bird to a home that shares some similar characteristics.

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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 games help children develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills while having fun. Cue robot activities also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 23, 2024

Baltimore is a dynamic hub of innovative STEM technology in Maryland, so you can find many STEM camps for kids throughout the city in schools and centers. TNCS’s summer programs keep kids focused and involved in the thinking process. Classes are held in week blocks at the Laurel Elementary School.

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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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STEM Education Guide

JUNE 10, 2022

Think of the great inventors and geniuses from the past: Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, and Albert Einstein. Even though they were born, natural thinkers and innovators think: How could their schooling have been different if they had a STEM education? STEM Teaches Critical Thinking and Innovation. Technology.

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Explain While an explanation may already be a part of your STEM challenge requirements, fostering student communication around their work helps to build critical thinking and communication skills. Jacie Maslyk, has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent.

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