It is common for school administrators and educators to refer to left and right brain learners when talking about the unique learning styles and needs of the classroom. While these distinctions are not scientifically proven and cannot be used to fully categorize students, they can be a powerful tool as educators plan out their classroom…
Project based learning focuses on providing students with real-world examples and experiences that help them understand the curriculum on a deeper level. When utilizing project based learning techniques, educators typically conduct their lessons over a longer period of time, which allows students to fully explore complex questions and problems, searching for the best, most effective…
Spring has sprung! The new season and the rapid arrival of April makes it the perfect time for parents and educators to tap into seasonal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities that will get students excited and engaged in STEM. In this article, you will find Easter STEM activities for all ages – preschool…
STEM is a commonly used acronym to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. This term is popularly used throughout the education system and workforce, emphasizing the connected, shared nature of these four core disciplines. In recent years, the importance of STEM education has become increasingly known, resulting in school administrators, educators, and parents putting…
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…
Stretching is key to the body’s performance, safety, and recovery for professional and casual athletes alike. The act of stretching before and after exercise helps the body to properly prepare and recuperate, helping to prevent strains and other injuries. Like all areas of athletics, there are STEM concepts at play in stretching. The stretches that…
As fall turns to winter, parents and educators can use the winter months and holiday season to engage students in winter-themed STEM activities. By leaning into seasonal STEM activities, students can get excited about learning, and make a connection with something they love, like the holiday season! In this article, we will explore a variety…
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…
Why am I learning this? When will this ever apply to my everyday life? Questions like this are common among students, especially in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Educators and parents are often pushed to explain why what students are learning matters and how these skills will be applicable as they enter adulthood…
