Early childhood development is essential to creating a strong foundation for our children’s education and social growth. A huge and fundamental way we can help our children excel in their future is by starting their education early, especially in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). STEM concepts can often be daunting for students. Creating comfortability…
Using sports to facilitate curriculum in the classroom is a great way to get students excited about learning. These lessons cater to students regardless of their interests, especially the students who are more interested in athletics. As educators, we always look for ways to maximize student participation, comprehension, and interest in the subject matter. Sports…
Student learning styles are not cookie cutter. Each student learns and comprehends information differently. 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. This teaching method…
What are Summer Enrichment Programs? Summer enrichment programs are activities and initiatives that engage students in their education throughout the summer months. This can be used to combat the summer slump regardless of a child’s grade level. Summer enrichment programs can be facilitated by educators or parents at-home or through summer camps. The goal of…
As a parent, you may be wondering how you can support your child in their education. STEM Sports® has compiled a list of four key ways you can support your child in STEM learning: Find ways to connect STEM concepts / STEM curricula to real-life examples and jobs. Students benefit from tangible examples that answer…
Engaging students in lectures can be difficult for educators, especially when the curriculum is centered around science, technology, engineering, and math. For most students, there is a level of discomfort surrounding STEM subjects. This can translate to a lack of active engagement and excitement around the curricula. With online learning on the rise, this has…
Many of us have fond memories of playing sports, both formally and informally, throughout our childhood. As a parent, we have to decide what sports to sign our kids up for and at what age they should start. Aside from the obvious fun and excitement around sports, there are benefits that will help your child…
You will often see STEM Sports® advocating and providing at-home learning opportunities. We do this because there are real-time benefits to expanding education outside of the classroom and into the home. These include: Often, in classroom settings, children all have to move at the same pace. This can be difficult because comprehension speeds are not…
Starting your child in sports can be an exciting time for parents and children alike! However, for parents, there may be some concerns about how to make sure your child is a good sport. You want them to be competitive, respectful, and driven all while having fun. But how do you make sure you are…
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