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Teaching Kids It’s Okay to Fail When Learning STEM

There is a stigma in education that educators and students have to strive for perfection. Students often feel the pressure to be perfect as early as primary school, and this need to be error-free follows them throughout their education and into future careers. But, is this want for perfection realistic? No – it is not! …

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How STEM Education Helps Build Life Skills

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. Students begin participating in STEM learning as early as preschool and kindergarten. These frequent touchpoints with STEM curricula lead to STEM literacy, which benefits a child’s educational and personal development. One key benefit often overlooked when thinking about STEM education is the…

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23 Easy STEM Lessons for Elementary Students

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. It is when students form preferences, gain confidence, and find a passion for learning. When children are exposed to subjects during early childhood education, they are more likely to feel comfortable continuing to take courses in that subject area. Early implementation of science, technology,…

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How to Refresh the STEM Curriculum in Your Classroom

In a world filled with technological advancements, the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are experiencing continuous and significant changes. These developments require a corresponding evolution in educational curricula to ensure they remain relevant and effective. The primary challenge for educators is to develop and maintain a STEM curriculum that is both responsive…

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My NBCT Journey: How I Became One of The 4%

This blog is authored by Haley MacLean. Haley is the Curriculum and Education Specialist at STEM Sports. She is a National Board Certified Teacher and tells her story about becoming certified in 2020 and renewing her certification this year using the STEM Sports curriculum. The Starting Line  I was in my third year of teaching…

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STEM Education Tips for First-Time Parents

Welcoming a new child into the world comes with an incredible sense of responsibility, especially when it comes to education. For first-time parents, the eagerness to provide the very best for their children can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this digital age, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education has become a cornerstone of early…

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24 New Year’s STEM Activities for 2024

As we approach 2024, integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects into education continues to be essential. In a world increasingly driven by these disciplines, fostering STEM literacy is beneficial and key to student success. This article will introduce 24 engaging STEM activities that parents and teachers can adopt to make learning exciting and relevant…

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How Big Are the Gender Gaps in STEM Education?

Understanding the gender gap in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education is not just about knowing statistics; it is about understanding what is causing the gender gap and finding ways to make successful changes for the future. It is essential to the continued technological advancement and progression of our world that there is diverse…

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Indoor STEM Activities for Kids

As winter begins, keeping kids both physically and mentally active becomes a challenging task for parents and educators. During these colder months, when outdoor adventures are limited, it’s crucial to find creative ways to engage young minds and bodies. This period of relative confinement does not need to be seen as a setback, but rather…

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The 2023 Year in Review: How STEM Impacted Sports

As we head toward the new year, it is important to look back on 2023 and the advancements that have been made in STEM and the impact it has made in sports. The fusion of technology and other aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) within the sports sector has been transformative. This year,…