One wouldn’t consider nursing a contentious issue when it comes to STEM education. However, surprisingly it is! It seems obvious that nursing would clearly encapsulate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), yet even those who work in the field argue as to whether they are employed in a STEM field or not. Message boards are flooded...
STEM skills don’t have to stay in the lab. STEM students learn valuable skills that they can use in their everyday lives. STEM is the study of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The reason that these disciplines are grouped together is that they share certain qualities. This means that through STEM education, students acquire certain skills that...
Ever since the introduction of mail-order DVDs from Netflix, subscription delivery services have become a growing industry across age groups and species. From KiwiCo to Mel Science, there’s something for everyone, including kids! Subscription boxes for youngsters are more than fun: most are highly educational, too. Whether you are homeschooling your child or supplementing their formal...
Let’s face it. A well-organized world without the use of mathematics is unimaginable. Numerical analysis is a skill used in a multitude of ways. Therefore, it's no surprise that a wealth of mathematical branches exists in the world today. Nowadays, a mathematics study from the basics to advanced levels that contribute to technology, medicine, engineering,...
STEM Education is a rising fast curriculum. It first began to gain even more notoriety in the early 2000s, receiving several federal grants as a research-based curriculum and is now frequently included in teacher training and development. President Barack Obama even included STEM education in his 2011 state of the union address. Mentioning the great need...
Early childhood education is crucial for a child's development. Establishing a strong foundation through Pre-K writing activities lays the groundwork for essential skills that greatly contribute to a child's future academic success. By engaging in these activities during the pre-K years, children develop crucial abilities that pave the way for their educational journey. Pre-kindergarten children are...
“Never make fun of someone if they mispronounce a word. It means they learned it by reading” - Anonymous. Have you ever come across this quotation? Pedagogy was almost a word like that for me. Pronounced ped-uh-GAH-jee, many sources define pedagogy as the theory and practice of teaching. In other words, pedagogy encompasses both the what and...
Expressing gratitude is good for everyone. In fact, Teacher's Cards have become a bit of a trend. Gratitude begins with noticing what you have to be thankful for — if you have a school-age learner, chances are there is an adult in their life worth noticing. You can improve your own well-being by sharing your gratitude...
Ever gazed at a beautiful origami flower and thought, "I wish I could make that!"? Well, guess what? You absolutely can. Origami, the ancient art of paper folding, is not just about creating intricate designs but also about the joy of transforming a simple paper into something magical. Let's dive into the world of origami...
Statistics show that adults in the U.S. are reading fewer books each year. Setting a goal to read more can be both enjoyable and beneficial. However, when a friend posts their roundup of the 50 books they read last year, and you only read 5, you might feel jealous or ashamed. If you want to read more, or...