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. What does it look like to teach SEL in school?

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

Here, we explore a series of innovative STEM challenges designed for both lower elementary (K-2) and upper elementary students (3-5) , aimed at sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for learning. These disciplines, often perceived as complex, can be made accessible and enjoyable through the lens of the Olympics.

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

He also discusses the importance of drawing the Learning Pit correctly and how to teach it to students. His twelfth book, Teach Brilliantly, published last month shows how to create optimal conditions in which all students can thrive. He's been teaching a lot. You have your 12th book out, which is called, Teach Brilliantly.

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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. So, let the games begin, and let's teach STEM better together! We hope you have found this blog post helpful.

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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. One extraordinary resource that sometimes goes unnoticed is the amusement park.

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ED Surge

OCTOBER 24, 2022

They're also coding, measuring and problem-solving. Adding Play to the Day Dr. Jenny Nash Olivia Davison, an elementary innovation teacher at Redlands Unified, says that using LEGO Education for purposeful play is a fast-growing trend with K-5 teachers and students in her district. It's a way of problem-solving.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. They are a toolkit of life skills such as problem-solving, coding and thinking.

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 9, 2024

Whether or not they’ve previously shown any interest in rocket science, physics, or chemistry, they’ll grow to like it here. 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. Mad Science welcomes kids ages 3-12.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is where creativity challenges come into play, serving as the perfect brain breaks during test prep and testing seasons for elementary students. Creativity challenges are activities designed to stimulate imaginative thinking and problem-solving skills. What are Creativity Challenges?

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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. My child loves experimenting with different combinations to create unique designs.

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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. Emotional Check-Ins in a Teaching Webinar Virtual Team Building Activities.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Life is much simpler when you–as a parent or teacher–can point to one solution for a problem, solve it, and everything is golden. It’s akin to the importance of play in teaching kids to socialize with others, develop tenacity, and learn respect for those around them. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources.

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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. Incorporating children’s literature into STEM or STEAM learning is a great approach at the elementary level. So, Which One?

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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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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 30, 2023

Photo by Markus Winkler: [link] The Best Resources and Strategies Review: Stem Curriculum Guides to Engage Students and Ignite passion for All Lessons (2023) – Are you looking for the best STEM curriculum books guide to enhance your teaching and engage your students? Look no further!

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Futurum

JANUARY 24, 2023

TALK LIKE AN … EDUCATOR Collegiality — the cooperative relationship between work colleagues Interdisciplinary — including two or more branches of knowledge Learning styles — the preferred way that different students learn and absorb information Pedagogy — the method and practice of teaching Pre-service Teacher — a trainee teacher.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 21, 2018

To that end, here are six worthy websites and digital tools that will make high school classes more engaging, more effective, and more student-centered than ever: 1 Monster Physics®. Monster Physics is a building game that lets kids ten and above explore the principles of physics. currently), iOS only. 2 Crash course.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2024

Valentine’s Day STEM Centers are the perfect resource for elementary classrooms, school-wide STEM nights, STEM Clubs, and Valentine's Day Parties! As students explore this STEM center they experience not only the joy of building, but also the fascinating principles of physics and engineering. 12 Valentine’s Day STEM Centers 1.)

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PCS Edventures

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It's an engaging experience that draws learners into various cross-curricular topics while teaching essential career-readiness skills along the way. For example, some used it to teach physics topics like force and motion, while others made mathematical connections and modeled rocket launch simulations (Moore-Russo et al.,

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Ellipsis Education

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education are common high school graduation requirements - even if students do not intend to pursue these subjects after high school. Learning computer science enhances critical thinking and problem- solving skills.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Life is much simpler when you–as a parent or teacher–can point to one solution for a problem, solve it, and everything is golden. It’s akin to the importance of play in teaching kids to socialize with others, develop tenacity, and learn respect for those around them. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resources.

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STEM Sport

MAY 17, 2022

As educators, it is essential to know each student’s style and use cross-curricular teaching in the classroom to engage a broader range of students. Cross-Curricular Definition Cross-curricular teaching is the use of multiple academic disciplines during each lesson.

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Carly and Adam

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These students work together on some problem-solving tasks. When combined, these activities also connect two important instructional ideas, teaching STEM and providing a foundation for social emotional learning in school. The story teaches students to use mindful breathing strategies when they need to calm down.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The flying LED light helicopter introduces children to problem-solving and critical-thinking skills using this hands-on STEM toy. Physics Science Lab Kit. This physics electricity tool kit is a great way to keep teen-aged students engaged in engineering. CONS: This STEM kit is complex and teaches difficult STEM concepts.

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) had told science teachers that kids learn science best through a hands-on, interactive, student-centered, and inquiry-based approach (see NSTA Position Statement ). Like many science teachers, I asked myself how online science teaching would work. Fast-forward to spring 2021.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Luckily, no matter the environment in which you teach, this school year comes with a chance to revamp your classroom management. Let’s take a look at products from Discover and BrickLAB collections that present learners with unique challenges that require problem solving and critical thinking strategies. STEM Teaches Teamwork.

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STEM Next

MAY 26, 2022

The National Science Teaching Association along with the Children’s Book Council offers a 2022 list of outstanding science books for students. Technovation has free, family-friendly design challenges with hands-on activities that promote creativity and problem-solving. Sprinkle STEM into your summer reading.

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Cool Cat Teacher

JUNE 26, 2022

In the real world of teaching, answers aren't always easy. So, it is fitting that today I discuss the reality of teaching with another teaching veteran. We share how we have navigated the stresses and struggles of teaching as we seek to live a balanced life and do what matters. Physical activity is vital.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 10, 2022

Give learners something to build or explore, and suddenly concepts are more engaging and problem-solving more inviting. This seemingly simple design challenge opens the door for many cross-curricular teaching points: Science. Consider storage drawers like those included in Discover Robotics Duo - Programming & Physics.

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STEM Sport

MAY 14, 2022

Whether your child is in elementary school, middle school or high school, summer enrichment programs help to combat the summer slide and teach them valuable life skills they can use in the future. Through self-teaching tactics, they will build confidence in their abilities by working on their independent thinking skills.

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PCS Edventures

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Studying real-world survival skills and developing problem-solving prowess in nature's harshest elements. ? By teaching learners these skills, we can prepare them for the future, no matter where their paths may lead. What better way to learn physics than to experience it?

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STEM Education Shopping

JULY 25, 2022

There are basic that teach young children the tech elementary coding skills without the usage of computer screen and there are advanced options which are available which involve physical building of robots, solving complex programming. You just need to assemble, paint and learn. Used for fun purpose in classrooms.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 11, 2023

By teaching young learners the value of real-world problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity, they gain a sense of independence not seen in other subject areas. They love problem-solving! STEM values hands-on experimentation, problem-solving, and ingenuity. They love problem-solving!

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STEM Education Shopping

MAY 14, 2023

With its ability to teach coding, problem-solving skills, and so much more, it’s no wonder educators are starting to take notice. With connector blocks that snap together easily, teachers don’t need any prior experience with robotics to start teaching their students how to code creatively! The answer is yes!

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STEM Education Guide

AUGUST 28, 2022

Remember learning about Newton’s Law in elementary school? I feel that this is especially thoughtful in instructing the youth because it includes these extra components in order to teach alongside the hands-on method of building. Why We Love It: Kids learn physics as they play. LEGO Classic Ocean’s Bottom Building Kit.

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User Generated Education

MARCH 12, 2022

I have the privilege of teaching my gifted elementary students at two Title 1 schools for multiple years. Breakout EDU games consist of a combination of physical and digital puzzle elements that must be solved in a set amount of time. I love planning a variety of interdisciplinary activities for these days.

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