Looking for a summer following directions activity? This engaging end of school year activity builds communication, listening skills, and teamwork through a fun partner-based challenge.
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Valentine’s Day can be tricky in upper elementary. You want something festive and fun for kids, but not something that eats up instructional minutes, requires a supply run, or costs an arm and a leg in time and effort. The good news is that you do not need elaborate crafts or party chaos to make
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Why After Winter Break Activities Matter The first few days back from winter break can feel… a little unpredictable.Some kids return energized and bouncing off the walls.Others come back sleepy, shy, or moving at half speed.And some are simply trying to remember how school works. That’s why choosing the right after winter break activities matters.The goal isn’t
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When we introduce revising sentences and writing revision strategies in general, we often say “revise and edit” like they’re one step in the process. And let’s be honest: when time is tight, we treat them like one step. But here’s the problem: When editing and revising are lumped together, revision almost always gets ignored. Instead of
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My ideal situation for STEM sub plans is as few materials as possible — ideally just paper & pencil. This keeps things simple for the sub, doesn’t leave a chaotic mess when you return, and hopefully prevents any STEM supplies from going missing while you’re away! With all that in mind, we still want activities
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12 summer STEM activities perfect for end-of-year activities, summer school, and STEM camps! Easy to adapt, low-prep, and packed with real-world learning.
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Build STEM Brains in Minutes a Day! STEM activities don’t have to break the bank or take all day! Check it Out Introducing Short STEM Activities for Bell Ringers, Centers & Sub Plans! A full year of short, brain-busting activities you can do with just a few minutes and ZERO building materials! Here’s Why You’ll
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As I was wrapping up the year, sipping hot cocoa, and gazing at twinkling lights, I realized something — my list of winter STEM activities just kept growing! Like snowflakes, no two are quite the same, but each one brings that perfect mix of creativity, problem-solving, and frosty fun. So gather your glue sticks, paper scraps, and
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Last time, I shared ways to save time when you’re planning your STEM lessons. Today, I want to share ways you can help you and students save time during STEM activities. Save Time, Tip 1: Consider Some Builds Proof-of-Concept or Simply Exploration When I set a time constraint for a STEM Challenge, I already know
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Time management during STEM activities is an enormous problem for teachers! We’ll cover 6 simple tips for time management during STEM activities in this post.
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