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...
Inquiry-based learning builds on this fundamental drive to discover, improve, understand, and create a better world in the face of uncertainty. Inquiry-based strategies provide teachers with powerful tools to facilitate interactive learning and collaborative problem-solving. Teachers can use inquiry-based instruction to guide students through a deeper understanding of core concepts and challenge them to think critically...
When you walk into a classroom that is rooted in a STEM-based approach, you’ll see students working in groups, pairs, or researching something on their own for their group project. The teacher is then walking around and facilitating questions to the students to help them explore their thinking and learning. It is much different than the...
Math Flashcards are an excellent game for kids to improve their memory. After playing or practicing on the flashcards, the information kids receive stimulates their minds, improving their confidence. Most games are beneficial for kids as they transverse their lives, become more creative, and improve their skills. The flashcard game can be physical or in the...
You can practice essential math skills, from addition, subtraction, fractions and more, with a simple deck of cards! Here are 10 of our favorite math card games for the family. ...
For kindergarteners to really develop their STEM skills, they will need the appropriate avenues, activities, and materials to train. It may be challenging for them to gain this curiosity when adults constantly take away everything for their safety - rightfully so in most cases. However, they still have this sensational urge to experiment and successfully master...
The Scientific method is one of the foundations of STEM. When taught correctly, it will open up the world to students. Before we get into how to teach the scientific method, let's cover why science is important in the first place. Why Science is Important STEM, the fusion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is gaining...
Is your child gifted? You love all of your children equally, and you may feel that labeling one of them as ‘gifted’ will put an unfair focus on that child. Or, perhaps, you feel that telling your child they are gifted may inflate their ego. Despite these misgivings, identifying your child as gifted is an important step...
Robotics technology has come a long way in recent years, and now it’s easier than ever to build your own coding robot. With the open-source CrowBot BOLT, anyone can construct an autonomous vehicle and learn to code with it. In this review of CrowBot BOLT, we’ll discuss all the features and how it stacks up...
In this KiwiCo Atlas Crate review, I'll go over everything my kids enjoyed about this Atlas Crate subscription. My family has reviewed dozens of kids' subscription boxes. I've been able to see which ones my kids gravitate more towards. As well as hear which ones they still talk about months after putting together all the...