Congratulations, teacher! You’re almost there. You’ve almost made it to Thanksgiving break, but we all know those last few days can be difficult for you and your students. When everyone is more than ready for a rest and some turkey, focusing on school can be challenging for all. Why consider incorporating a STEM activity for […]
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You’re so close to a well-earned Thanksgiving holiday break! But trying to keep kids engaged as they inch ever closer to the holidays can be a Herculean task! This Thanksgiving STEM activity is just what you need to help you cross the finish line. Corn Cultivator is naturally enjoyable and engaging for kids, chock full
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As the leaves turn and the air gets crisper, it’s the perfect time to introduce an engaging STEM fall activity into your classroom. And what better way to do that than with the Pumpkin Picker STEM activity? This pumpkin STEM activity hands-on challenge is not only perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving but also a fantastic
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As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re all looking for creative ways to engage our students while teaching them about the history and cultural diversity behind this cherished holiday. That’s where Thanksgiving STEM challenges come in! If you’re looking for an exciting and hands-on way to introduce your students to the world of Pilgrims and Wampanoags, all while
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Thanksgiving approaches, and with it, the first long-ish holiday of the year. Sometimes you can feel yourself dragging your battered legs to that finish line, trying to keep kids engaged. This is why I love incorporating a STEM activity for Thanksgiving, especially one that encourages a friendly competitive spirit among my students! They’re naturally enjoyable
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Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween — and it’s even worse the day after! You’ll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Ghosts in the Graveyard! Premise: Students build
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OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween and the days before and after Halloween, you’re going to have to shake things up. This calls for a hands-on, ultra-engaging Halloween activity! Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the thing: Treat Toss! OK, let’s be realistic: to achieve actual learning on Halloween and
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The first big holiday in the school year is a big deal! Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, so I always like to do fun — but still very academic — activities to capitalize on the students’ excitement. This Halloween activity & challenge fits the bill: Creature Catcher! You may have seen this called a
This Halloween STEM activity is perfect to keep students engaged with brain-busting fun that doesn’t break the bank!
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Kids have the worst time trying to concentrate on school the day of Halloween — and it’s even worse the day after! You’ll need something extra engaging for them in order to keep their brains working at max capacity. Wouldn’t you know it, I’ve got just the Halloween activity: Wings Wanted! Premise: This is essentially a
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