Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2022

14 Diverse STEM Picture Books for Elementary Students Our classroom libraries and the stories that we share with our students should be reflective of the diversity that makes up our world. Along with each book summary, there are a few hands-on activities to support elementary learners. *This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The after-school STEM club meets every Wednesday. What is an After-School STEM Club? A STEM club is a gathering of students, teachers, parents, and community members outside of school hours. How do you Start an Elementary STEM Club? Talk about logistics with your school leader. Things got quiet.

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Carly and Adam

MAY 23, 2022

If you teach in the upper elementary grades 3-5, you know that a great piece of children’s literature can help to set the stage for any STEM lesson or an engaging engineering design challenge. Maggie doesn’t want to be a flower girl, so she comes up with some other creative possibilities. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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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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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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ED Surge

MAY 23, 2022

Yet, if adding new teachers to the roster is to be a lasting solution to this growing problem, schools and districts must be able to effectively support and retain those newcomers once they are hired. The program is designed to support innovative elementary and secondary school teachers across the U.S. and Canada.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January When you can captivate students by the possibility of something new and imaginative, it can lead to opportunities for learning in STEM, design and making. STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January. What do you notice?

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 26, 2022

All of these types of play, along with using our imagination and having fun, can also happen at school! While it may happen at home, there is definitely a place for play in school. This post will share key ideas on the importance of play and where it fits into the school day.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students. This inclusion alters the focus on the original content areas and infuses creativity and design. It requires precision and creativity.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 9, 2024

We’re excited to bring you more episodes this year, including more installments in our new series about growing public skepticism about higher education and the impact that is having on the choices students make after high school. If you have a suggestion for a topic or guest for 2024, please send that my way at jeff@edsurge.com.

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MAY 15, 2024

The decision to remain a science or math teacher, or to continue teaching within a particular school, is closely related to sense of identity (Ware & Kitsantas, 2007). Each teacher was at a different high school or middle school, enabling cross-site comparisons.

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Carly and Adam

JUNE 26, 2022

Flexible furniture for collaborating, planning, and sharing ideas were an important part of the makerspace design in one of the elementary schools that I served. In my book, STEAM Makers: Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom I share the idea of the “Ss”; space, storage, and stuff.

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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 Sport

MAY 15, 2024

During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map , outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common Core State Standards (CCSS), Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and K-12 Physical Education Standards.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 1, 2022

We can introduce students to tools that support play-based learning and provide opportunities for students to use these tools throughout the school day and in a variety of ways. Add some Cori products to your school maker space or include it as a building tool in your classroom. Fancy Markers Smelly markers, fat markers.

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The Innovative Educator

FEBRUARY 17, 2015

Most recently I had the opportunity to speak with hundreds of elementary students about social media and which platforms they are using. Fortunately, my employer supports this and as such, we have been incorporating the voice of students in the guidelines around social media (You can see the teen guidelines at schools.nyc.gov/socialmedia ).

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 26, 2023

Top 6 STEM Conferences for Elementary Teachers: STEM Teachers Summit FETC NSTA ISTE TCEA PBL World With so many conferences, both online and in-person, how do you know which ones will be the most beneficial? Sometimes this includes a panel of educators and other times its an interactive session with a creative guest.

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Futurum

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

“We have to dig in and pull the inner innovator out of everyone.”. Now aged 17, she has invented two more health technologies, taken part in four TED talks and written a book called The Young Innovator’s Guide to STEM. My own personal experience of bullying in elementary and middle school! © Gitanjali Rao.

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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. It often aligns to multiple standards within multiple content areas, further demonstrating to students that what they are learning in school will benefit them in college, career, and beyond. These aren’t crafts. So, what are crafts?

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Futurum

JANUARY 24, 2023

This usually means a university student who is in training to become a teacher Self-learning — an approach to learning where students teach themselves by following instructions and figuring out answers on their own STEM — subjects related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics When did you last make something in school?

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Students might also think about creating a plan for a real school garden or engineer a tool that could help in the garden. The Candy Box Holder Challennge incorporates creativity into paper construction in a way that can be colorful and fun. You can read more on her blog, Creativity in the Making, at www.jaciemaslyk.blogspot.com.

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Cool Cat Teacher

APRIL 5, 2022

In the C&I department, Katie supervises a team of 15+ instructional design coaches that serve about 20 school districts, oversees a national coach mentorship program, and also created and oversees Edge•U Badges, an anytime anywhere professional learning program for educators. Katie finished her Ed.D. I just wrap that up last November.

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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. Go to tommullaney.com/consulting to bring him to your school or professional development event.

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STEM Education Guide

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

There are many excellent STEM schools available in the United States. As children reach high school level, there is more of a selection when it comes to careers in STEM. Schools become more specialized at this level as opposed to a general understanding of STEM. Best Stem Schools. The Harker School (San Jose, California).

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 18, 2023

If you feel isolated in your role at school, you may be a STEM teacher. Since you may be the only person at your school who does STEM, collaboration and idea sharing might be a challenge. A world of support exists beyond the school walls! Connect with these creative educators for innovative lesson ideas and resources.

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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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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 30, 2023

In this article, we will review the top STEM curriculum guides for elementary, middle, and high school levels. You learn to analyze problems, break them down into smaller components, and come up with creative solutions. One top STEM curriculum guide for elementary school is the ‘STEMscopes’ program.

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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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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

These are some of the art projects that fill the hallways in our schools. Maybe your school uses the acronym as STEM or STEAM or STREAM. If artistic expression and creativity are incorporated into the work of your school, then you may favor STEAM over a traditional STEM approach. Art is eye-catching and often joyful.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 13, 2022

Plan a school garden. For more STEM ideas, inspiration, and collaboration with other STEM teachers be sure to join our FREE Facebook group Elementary STEM Teachers Club ! Jacie Maslyk, has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 14, 2024

Children’s innate ability for creative problem-solving often leads them to innovative solutions that even adults might overlook. However, fostering their passion for innovation can be challenging unless they first develop a self-perception as inventors. Imagine if every learner dared to pursue their unique questions.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In a fifth-grade class at Redlands Unified School District in California, students sit in pairs, building LEGO® Education robots that hop. These include physical, social, emotional, cognitive and creative skills, developed through collaboration, problem-solving, dealing with uncertainty, reasoning, curiosity and confidence.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 25, 2022

Learning within our schools can also take on this playful spirit, bringing curiosity and fun into our classrooms. From games to creative expression, and movement, this post will highlight four things that you can incorporate into your plans tomorrow. Creative play can include sculpting with clay or messing with finger paints.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 10, 2023

This imaginative story offers opportunities for creative thinking and design. Jacie Maslyk, has served as a classroom teacher, reading specialist, elementary principal, and assistant superintendent. You can read more on her blog, Creativity in the Making, at www.jaciemaslyk.blogspot.com.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2022

There are many benefits of play for children, both at school and at home. Play can positively impact our brain, our academic growth, as well as our creative and social development. Creative Engaging in different types of play activates our problem-solving skills. When we are very young, play is the way we learn about new things.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This post will share some creative ideas for storing everything you need to teach robotics in the STEM classroom. Cabinets, carts, or bins, there are lots of creative hacks to manage robotics materials in the classroom. Talk to your school leaders about available funds. Kristin Macerenka Sandford. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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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 activities for home learning will allow parents and families to participate in the learning and give them a glimpse into the types of creative thinking and problem solving we want students to develop. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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