Math is among the most widely used skill that students learn during their education. Regardless of job title and lifestyle, people use math in their daily life. This makes teaching kids math fundamentals an essential part of early childhood education. Math is a subject that can be daunting to students, leading to a lack of…
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. Table of ContentsCross-Curricular Definition The Benefits By mixing and blending academic subjects together, students can combine something they’re passionate…
Getting kids interested in math can often be a difficult task. For some, math comes easily and is a subject they enjoy. For others, this may not be a subject that comes naturally to them, causing it to be something they avoid and dread. As parents and educators, we have to find creative ways to…
As parents and educators, it can be difficult to get kids interested in science. As a subject that can seem complex or daunting, getting kids to feel comfortable can often be a point of concern. Kids are naturally inquisitive. They ask questions and have a general desire to understand the things going on around them….
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…
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…
Making STEM fun and exciting is what STEM Sports® is all about. We are huge advocates of bringing STEM education outside of the classroom, whether it be camps, after-school programs, or at-home activities. The holiday season presents a unique opportunity to use themed lessons to make STEM concepts more inviting to children of all ages….
Introduction: Oftentimes, school is seen as something that should be structured, disciplined and productive. While all of these things are true, there is evidence that there is one more thing essential to our education systems- fun. Research shows that kids who play see educational benefits in the classroom as well as in the way their…
Introduction There is a stigma around video games that they are a bad, unproductive use of your child’s time. In a Mott Poll Report, it was reported that 86% of parents think their child spends too much time playing video games. But, what if that stigma around video games was not completely accurate? Similar to…
Introduction As an education company that uses sport as a way to facilitate STEM education, we are always looking for ways to combine these two elements. Most timely, the 2021 Summer Olympics! Like all sports, the sports and events taking place during the Olympics can be broken down into focused STEM lessons to teach your…
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