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Engineering in Elementary School

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Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. It turns complex ideas from math and science into practical, real-life projects. This approach doesn't just make their learning journey richer; it gives them the tools and critical thinking skills they'll need in the 21st century.

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eSpark: The FREE Differentiation Tool for Elementary Reading and Math

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eSpark is a free no-prep solution that teachers of math and reading at the elementary level need to try. So it is understandable why teachers who use eSpark will find it is an excellent partner in reading and math. I recommend that Math and Language Arts teachers of elementary-aged students check out eSpark.

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How to Differentiate Instruction in Elementary Math

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Young children have many different ability levels with math concepts. Understandably, kindergarten and elementary teachers need to reach every student where they are on their learning journey, but it isn't always easy. Professor Emeritus at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development.

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Math Instruction Isn’t Working. Could Better Teacher Training Help?

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That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says.

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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

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STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships.

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3 Fun Tech Classroom Projects for Summer

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Buckle up and join us on this delightful journey through tech-savvy classrooms – from elementary school to high school – we’ll unlock a treasury of innovative ideas guaranteed to amuse the young minds while also preparing them for their future. Let’s dive in!