Doing anything for the first time can be both stressful and exciting. As a first-time STEM teacher, there can be a lot of questions around how to successfully implement STEM with students. How do I keep them engaged? How do I ensure the learning objectives are met? What can I do to make sure my…
Love (and learning) is in the air! Holidays are the perfect time to liven up your STEM curriculum to include seasonal elements that keep students excited and engaged. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, parents and educators can incorporate Valentine’s Day STEM activities into student learning in a way that is both fun and…
Moving your body is not only beneficial for your physical health, but has also been linked to improved memory and critical thinking skills. Oftentimes, school administrators, educators, parents, and students think of common classroom subjects separately from physical education (PE) class. If this mental separation between core classroom subjects, such as science, technology, engineering, and…
Creating curriculum maps focused around the distinct needs of your children and students is key to their current and future success. Tailoring curricula and the teaching approach is especially important when choosing curricula for special education students who have unique needs. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are a natural and effective integration into…
As children progress through their education, personal lives, and professional careers, it is imperative they have strong leadership skills. As parents and educators, it is our job to ensure students are exposed to opportunities at home and in the classroom to exercise and strengthen this key soft skill. One effective way to incorporate leadership opportunities…
Movement is key to raising a happy and healthy child, both emotionally and physically. Movement is not just something children should do outside of school, it can be incorporated into the classroom in effective ways. Especially in the era of technology, where students are constantly on their computers, TVs, video game devices, and phones. As…
Table of ContentsWhat is Social Emotional LearningBenefits and Importance of Social Emotional LearningSocial Emotional Learning in SchoolsSupporting Diverse LearningsUsing STEM Sports® to Promotion Social Emotional Learning What is Social Emotional Learning Social emotional learning (SEL) is a key component of students progressing into competent, healthy adults who excel in their personal and professional life. SEL…
It is a marathon, not a sprint. This widely known, and perhaps overused phrase aligns closely with the mindset and mentality that educators, parents, and school administrators should have when thinking about a student’s education. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects are often seen as more difficult than other subjects, leading to students’ varying…
Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are essential subjects in every student’s education. Starting as early as preschool, educators are tasked with finding ways to provide quality, engaging STEM curricula to students that prepare them for the STEM workforce. There are a variety of challenges educators face when implementing STEM with students. In this article,…
Summer is a great opportunity for parents to get involved in their child’s education. Through at-home STEM activities, parents can play an active role in improving their children’s STEM literacy and preparing them for the next school year. Whether it be facilitating these lessons one-on-one at home or signing them up for group STEM summer…
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