Teaching should always be fun
Virtual field trip anyone? YES! This is a must do! For remote learning, this breaks up the virtual days ahead and gives students something to look forward to. However, no one teaching face-to-face will be taking field trips this school year. Wait…. yes you can!! Let’s set the stage together for a virtual field trip experience! Make sure you read… Read More
3D printing in the classroom for most teachers is NOT something they think about. I didn’t really… then I saw a 3D printer in person for the first time about 4 years ago. Not only did I see one, but I saw one being presented as a useful tool for educators and how to use it in the classroom. From… Read More
See, Think, Wonder: Have you used this as a strategy in your classroom? If you haven’t, it’s AMAZING and so SIMPLE! It’s officially considered a visual inquiry strategy. It’s very similar and basically the same strategy as using phenomena as inquiry before instruction promoted in the Next Generation Science Standards. I love the Wonder of Science NGSS bank for phenomenon…. Read More
Distance learning tips are coming at us from all places. There are SO MANY! As I read more and more of them, I see the constant question of how can STEM instruction be delivered through distance learning? Well… really? How can we give the best instruction through distance learning period? If we can teach a distracted Kindergarten student anything through… Read More
Project based learning ideas are numerous, but what makes them successful? There will be no success for project-based learning without student buy-in. When I say buy-in, they have to be all in. Your students need to care about it deeply, and feel compelled to do the work. Once you get the buy-in, a design process must be implemented for students… Read More
Summer STEM activities and project-based learning are great for keeping the summer exciting. I know… yeah right. Really, students, kids at home, families need something to focus on. I have two projects for this summer that will have student and families at home excited and having fun throughout the summer. What are they? Composting and growing a pollinator garden. Summer… Read More
