Carly and Adam

JANUARY 12, 2023

It is also a way to provide feedback to students on their own learning. In elementary STEM or science classes, you may or may not be responsible for providing letter grades or an overall percentage for students, but it is still important to share progress with students and their families. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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Teachers are Terrific

JULY 13, 2023

Creating mazes is a perfect way to keep students engaged. It’s easy-prep and students love designing them! winwin A few years ago I had a great idea about having students complete a STEM Challenge to create mazes from boxes and paper. I thought they would like to design these, but I was wrong. They LOVED it!

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STEM Sport

AUGUST 30, 2022

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) are fundamental aspects of elementary education. By introducing STEM in early education, students create a strong foundation in these subjects, giving them the confidence to continue STEM throughout their education and beyond! Consider which approach you want to take.

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Teach Science for All

JANUARY 6, 2024

When I decided to step away from my work as a STEM professional way back in the late 1990s and move into K-12 education- my personal goal was to make a positive impact on elementary science instruction. As a new elementary classroom teacher I hoped to get my students engaged and interested in science. I […]

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ED Surge

AUGUST 9, 2022

Since 2020, three things have become clearer than ever: Our students of color, English learners and students with disabilities have faced a disparate impact on their educational experience from COVID-19. Recently, EdSurge spoke with Regina Meeks , an elementary math and ELA teacher in North Carolina.

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ED Surge

AUGUST 14, 2023

Students have the ability to choose their own characters and other story elements when creating a customized reading passage with Choice Texts. For example, one student asked me, ‘Can I get my journal out and write about this?’ Image Credit: eSpark. That is what you love to see as a teacher!”

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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. Our December read-aloud STEM menus are full of activities for each of these books that will keep your students engaged and asking for more! Get the STEM Menus here!

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The Innovative Educator

MARCH 8, 2020

In the age of technology, planning for secondary students has become a bit easier as many schools already use platforms like Google Classroom, Schoology, or Microsoft Teams. Additionally, childcare is not as a big of a concern for older children, but what about elementary school students? Have all students log in during class.

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Technology Tidbits

AUGUST 29, 2019

Elementari is a wonderful new site for digital storytelling and project based learning. Educators are using this easy-to-use tool to have students create interactive digital stories, digital portfolios, presentations, and even choose-your-own-adventures. I highly recommend checking out Elementari by clicking here !!!

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! The Olympics offer a dynamic setting for interactive learning, particularly for students from third to fifth grade. 5 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Upper Elementary 1.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Education Galaxy provides online assessment, practice, and instruction in a highly engaging environment for students. Education Galaxy supports math, reading, language arts, and science at the elementary level (K-6). Education Galaxy’s programs are unique because they are built with student engagement in mind.

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Chillax Science

MAY 3, 2023

What I am putting forward is that I am tired of “ one more thing ” pushed into elementary school teachers, specifically. In addition, hands-on learning experiences can promote student engagement and interest in science, leading to greater motivation to learn and pursue careers in scientific fields. I describe them below.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As an elementary school student, I remember sitting “criss cross applesauce” among my peers during the end-of-the-quarter awards ceremonies, hoping my name would be called. Competition can be thrilling and motivating to those who choose to engage.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Adopting successful models of technology integration such as those utilized at George Mason University’s Elementary Education Program is a start. They also should pay special care to ensure that educators understand the privacy and security concerns associated with technology.

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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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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

Incorporating children’s literature into STEM or STEAM learning is a great approach at the elementary level. Adding read aloud selections to our STEM instruction can enhance student understanding and increase student engagement. We believe this is the perfect place to add in some reading! So, Which One?

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Here is the slide deck I used with my upper elementary gifted students: Here is the link to the presentation – [link] if you want to use it. Just remember that when using it with students, it should be as a shared doc meaning anyone with a link has editing permission.

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Virtual reality STEM lessons allow students to engage with complex STEM concepts, learn how to navigate the technology landscape, and how to use technology to benefit their education. The real-world applications offered through virtual reality lessons help students engage using hands-on learning methods.

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PCS Edventures

AUGUST 8, 2023

Elementary-aged learners are capable of providing computers with instructions to achieve a specific outcome through code! why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school? We know our littlest learners can code, but why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school? References: Arfé, B., Vardanega, T.,

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Cool Cat Teacher

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In this classroom-focused episode, join us as we explore seven innovative strategies to breathe new life into worksheets, turning them into powerful vehicles for learning and student engagement. Teachers should gradually incorporate these strategies into their teaching to enhance student engagement and learning.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Miller, the teacher from Georgia, has to get organized before her elementary class comes into play. “I The facilitation, prep and instructions change when dealing with looser playing structure, or an early-grade classroom. I set up bins and solo cups with Lego pieces.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 29, 2022

An observer might walk away and think that students were “just drawing,” even though drawing can be an important part of the planning process for students engaged in engineering and design. Maybe students are twisting pipe cleaners together to create a tree or a bird or gluing popsicle sticks together to make a bridge.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 13, 2023

This article outlines how to gamify the classroom to increase student engagement and retention of complex STEM concepts. Why Gamification Works in STEM Education Gamification combines typical game activities and classroom curriculum/lesson plans to increase student engagement. Using game-based rewards and recognition.

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ED Surge

JANUARY 19, 2022

Some school districts in California are doing away with failing grades, choosing instead to give students an opportunity to retake tests or resubmit assignments. Research does reflect a benefit for older students, but that research wasn’t carried out during extended periods of remote learning, says Pope.)

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Teachers are Terrific

OCTOBER 16, 2021

What a fantastic way to encourage teamwork (pun intended), have fun, and keep students engaged. This challenge has two components to it and you may find students dividing their team into two teams to complete each part. Why do we have elementary STEM? A football STEM Challenge? It will help me keep this blog running!

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STEM Discovery Education

MAY 14, 2023

The Simplest Elementary School Science EdTech Every day, educators are using digital resources to meaningfully support science teaching and learning—and the best EdTech tools are the ones that are easy to use. The industry is set to grow by an impressive 13.6% from 2023 to 2030. But EdTech is really two topics: education and technology.

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Carly and Adam

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

From free play to curriculum-embedded activities, designing and constructing with bricks is a great way to engage students in hands-on learning. This post will share different types of project ideas for any elementary classroom. Free Play Students can engage in opportunities to play and create.

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Educators Technology

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We all know that games and fun learning activities are more conducive to meaningful learning experiences and a higher level of students engagement and participation. In this post, I share with you a wide variety of resources where you can search for and find fun math games to use with your students in and out of class.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Challenge: Any type of hands-on extension will reinforce student understanding, as well as increase student engagement. One fun challenge is to have students build a maze using magnets. In this STEM Lesson, students design a Maze to connect 2 people using an invisible force, magnetism. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Getting to know my students beyond their academic capabilities and seeing them develop into well-rounded humans is a gift. I grew up surrounded by educators, and I always knew there was a special bond that develops between teachers and students.

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STEM Sport

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Active learning, where students engage in physical activities while learning STEM concepts, results in more profound understanding and retention of information. Through these innovative activities, elementary school children can explore and understand key STEM concepts while engaging in fun and physical play.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s educational landscape, teachers often find themselves racing against the clock, juggling lesson plans, assessments, and the ever-important (and sometimes seemingly impossible) task of keeping students engaged. Watch their eyes light up as they witness the wonders of chemical reactions.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One great way to get engaged in community service is to engage in activities to provide technology to all, creating opportunities for technology literacy regardless of other factors. Host a Community Science Fair: Older high school students can host a community science fair for middle school and elementary school-aged students.

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Are you tired of students shouting out “I’m done!”? Is it difficult to keep those students engaged in learning? You’ve presented a STEM challenge to the class and a few students finish much more quickly than anticipated. The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk. Join our Free Facebook Group.

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Teachers are Terrific

APRIL 27, 2023

Let’s face it, the end of the year in elementary school is busy, busy, busy. And, it is so hard to keep students engaged. How do you keep your students engaged in their work? Let me help! The last two months of school are just jam-packed and busy and chaotic. Well, I have some ideas for you!

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CoderZ

JULY 12, 2021

To provide extended access, the robotics club began hosting live sessions on Saturdays for elementary students. The team’s work became a staple in the elementary schools, leading to twice monthly after-school meetings. Another powerful part coming out of an elementary focus is watching imaginations flourish.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 24, 2023

When students are engaged in STEAM learning, the outcome might be a structure, an invention, or a tool. Students engaged in STEAM might create a model or a prototype, resulting in unique examples and design solutions. STEAM creations might include a wallet, a composition of music, or a piece of furniture.

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