Even though I don’t like that we feel forced to homeschool, there are some aspects of our homeschooling journey I cherish. One of the things I love the most is getting my kids out of the “classroom” and into the world. I love it when they learn by experiencing something, by being engaged and hands […]
Mechanical Engineering For Kids – da Vinci inspired STEM
Mechanical engineering for kids: the study of machines is a stem activity perfect for kids who want to discover how things work, just like Leonardo da Vinci. Mechanical engineering may sound too complicated for kids, but it’s not. Kids love mechanical engineering because it’s all about machines. What kid doesn’t love exploring how something is […]
What is STEM and STEAM?
What is STEM? What is the difference between STEM and STEAM? Perhaps you’ve seen the terms before, or maybe STEM is brand new to you. STEM is not, new, but it is gaining a lot of attention in recent years as educators look for more effective and meaningful ways to connect with and engage students. […]
Coding and Electrical Circuits For Kids – STEM Activity for the Makers of Tomorrow
Coding and Electrical Circuits For Kids – A STEM Activity for the Makers of Tomorrow There is something about building electrical circuits for kids. The builds are challenging, but they are also rewarding in a way not often found in lessons. We are big fans of Creation Crate a subscription box series that teaches engineering of […]
Understanding and Applying 4 Inquiry Based Teaching Strategies
Inquiry based teaching strategies are a powerful tool for educators looking to connect with their students and apply STEM principles. But some students will really struggle with the free form nature that STEAM learning can take. The lack of structure can be intimidating and worrisome for those used to the step by step nature normally […]
Winter STEM Activity – Exploring the effect of salt on ice
It’s cold out. Like really cold. Our temperatures today are reaching -40 with windchill. So what should we do when it’s freezing cold outside? A winter STEM activity of course! In particular we decided to test the effect of salt on ice. Our results were interesting and resulted in some pretty significant findings. Something we […]
Classroom Kindness Cards – Combat bullying, discrimination and anxiety
Combat bullying, discrimination and anxiety in the classroom by promoting kindness with these Classroom Kindness Cards. Raising a generation of kindness. Kindness. With all the reports of bullying epidemics, selfish behaviors, and generally not being kind to others, it’s time to join the kindness movement. As educators, at home, in classroom or a public program, […]
Top Computer Safety Tips For Parents ~ Keeping Kids Safe Online
Top tips for computer safety and keeping kids safe online. Keep devices safe, data secure and your loved ones protected. Computers, laptops, tablets, cell phones, how many of these devices do you have in your home? I remember the first time we checked our router and realized we had a dozen devices on our network. […]
Melting Magic ~ Snow Ice Simple Science
Snow Ice Simple Science is an experiment all ages can do and teaches valuable lessons about the molecular structure of water in ice form versus snowflake. We have a lot of snow right now and if you are in the same boat as me, it’s a great time to do a little simple science activity […]
STEM Learning with Car Maintenance
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CambialoConQS #CollectiveBias Take your STEM lessons out of the classroom with car maintenance, a fantastic real world STEM project with life skills. STEM Learning with Car Maintenance. STEM learning is becoming increasingly popular in the classroom, but it’s […]
Teaching Children The Importance Of Mistakes In Learning
Mistakes in learning are so important. Here is what I told my son that finally has him embracing his mistakes while learning, rather than having a meltdown. My son hates to make mistakes. Of all the lessons he learned in school, that is one of the things I am struggling the most to correct. The […]
Tips For Adapting STEM and STEAM Activities ~ Ages, Interests, Ability, Group Size
Tips for adapting STEM activities and STEAM activities for varying ages, abilities, interests and group sizes. Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math. If you are an educator you’ve likely already faced that moment of dread. You’ve found a fantastic STE(A)M activity but you have a large group of kids, varying ages, different levels of abilities, and […]
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