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. As tempting as it might be […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Corn Cultivator
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! As you might already know, this is one more reason I love STEM challenges so much. They’re naturally enjoyable and engaging activities for kids that are chock […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Pumpkin Picker
How is it November already?! Last week, we left off with the Pilgrims in the New World, with their shelters complete. The next step is to gather available food in the area. That’s right, it’s time for Pumpkin Picker! Just a reminder of the challenge order we’re following: – Mini Mayflower (Get to where you’re going) – Protect-a-Pilgrim (Build […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Protect-a-Pilgrim
Thanksgiving is right around the corner; I can already smell the pumpkin pie! To keep kids engaged during the holiday season, why not walk them through the experiences of the Pilgrims as they settled into their new homes in the Plymouth Colony? Over the next few weeks, I’ll be going though five STEM challenges that serve […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge: Mini Mayflower
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 as they too approach a much-needed rest can be a huge challenge. This is why I love STEM challenges so much. They’re naturally enjoyable activities […]
Thanksgiving STEM Challenge Events
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so it’s time to give thanks for holiday STEM challenges! This month, I have a new set of five challenges in store that, together, loosely follow the path of Pilgrims settling in America. These challenges comprise the Thanksgiving STEM Challenge 5-in-1 Bundle! The Thanksgiving STEM challenge storyline is this: […]
