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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's about preparing students for a future where technology and engineering are central. Exposure to engineering concepts at a young age boosts STEM learning and builds a problem-solving mindset, which is key for tomorrow's innovators.

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Boosting Critical Thinking: STEM Board Games for All Ages

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However, it’s important to remember the value of unplugging and engaging in activities that promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills. One great way to do this is through playing board games, especially those with a focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts.

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3 Ways to Increase Critical Thinking at Your School

Carly and Adam

This is my third school year delivering play-based professional learning to the teachers there, and the administrators asked that I focus our day of learning on critical thinking. Critical Thinking” a buzzword we hear often in the EDU world, especially in STEM spaces. Lean into the discomfort of not knowing “how.”

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Engaging with Engineering: Empowering Your Child's Future during Engineers Week!

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stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. By incorporating hands-on activities into our children's curriculum, it will help them to improve skills like: Creativity Critical Thinking Independent Thinking Brainstorming Problem-solving Teamwork Welcome parents and teachers!

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Connecting Literacy and Engineering: Empowering Students in K-12 Education

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As educators strive to offer students a comprehensive learning experience, combining diverse subjects is a compelling choice such as integrating literacy and engineering. This dynamic integration fosters creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among others.

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Graphing–9 Lesson Plans + 6 Online Resources

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Whether in mathematics, science, economics, or engineering, graphs are commonly used to convey information in a concise and understandable manner. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills.

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Engineering Gifts for Kids ?

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There are budding engineers in all grade bands of the education system, even if the student might not know it yet. It is essential that we as parents and educators expose students to hands-on, engaging engineering curriculum and lessons starting at a young age. This is a great engineering gift option for any age!