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Social Emotional Learning Activities for Every Age

Emotional quotient, commonly referred to as EQ, is a measurement used to gauge someone’s ability to understand their emotions, regulate their emotions, and read the emotions of others. EQ is something that is strengthened throughout a child’s development and their strength in this area helps share who they will be in adulthood.  One way to…

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The Science of Stretching: How STEM Principles Keep Athletes Injury-Free (Stretching & Injury Prevention)

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…

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 Building Leadership in Students Through STEM Learning

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…

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Benefits of Movement in the Classroom

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…

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What the US Open Teaches Us About Tennis Physics

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…

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The Importance of Social Emotional Learning in Education

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…

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Strategies & Tips for Helping Students Who Struggle with STEM

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…

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20+ Tips for Preparing Your STEM Classroom for the Next School Year

While the summer months allow students and teachers to relax and unwind between school years, many educators find themselves using the off months to prepare for the coming school year and ensure their classrooms are ready for their new students. This preparation period allows educators to enter the first day of school prepared, organized, and…

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 9 Challenges of Teaching STEM & How to Overcome Them

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,…