If you’ve ever wanted a go-to low prep STEM activity you can use on any day — sub days, Fun Fridays, or that awkward 5-10 minutes before dismissal, this one’s for you. You can absolutely make your own version at home or in class:Just grab a stack of index cards, write a bunch of animals on half of them […]
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Discover how to support STEM students who constantly seek help and avoid working independently. Use proactive strategies to boost confidence and independence.
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Welcome back to the STEM Classroom Management Blog Series! If you missed anything we’ve covered so far on disruptive group dynamics during STEM time, you can catch up on all the behaviors we’ve covered so far here. Today’s spotlight? The student who turns every challenge into a cutthroat competition. Meet the Overly Competitive Challenger This
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Welcome back to the STEM Classroom Management Blog Series! If you’re just joining us, this series focuses on subtle but frustrating behavior issues that can derail STEM time. For these next few posts, we’re looking at more subtle behaviors that still impact collaboration, engagement, and progress. Let’s dive in! Meet the One-Track Thinker This student
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Make October writing magical! Explore 7 Halloween writing activities that build creativity, description, and storytelling skills for grades 3–6.
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This post is part of the series on STEM classroom management, where we explore subtle (and not-so-subtle) behaviors that can throw off collaboration and engagement during STEM time. Today we’re zooming in on a sneaky issue: students who stretch, bend, or break the rules in the name of “efficiency” or “winning.” Let’s meet: The Loophole
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Learn how to support perfectionist students during STEM challenges so they can keep moving forward, embrace risk, and grow from mistakes without getting stuck.
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Learn how to engage apathetic or disengaged students in STEM challenges through low-pressure strategies, student choice, and purpose-driven design.
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What should you do when students destroy or misuse STEM materials? Try these practical management strategies for calmer, more productive builds.
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Keep group work productive during STEM challenges with simple classroom management strategies for distracted or off-task teams.
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