STEM challenges changed my life as a teacher. How? One simple word…. engagement. Students absolutely can’t get enough of competition or STEM challenges. They want to win. Teaching gifted students has taught me that I need to be more creative when it comes to classroom management and motivating students. Some of the classes I teach can be as large as… Read More

This post is all about teaching resources for science! I am going to make this really short and sweet. I have searched high and low for these teaching freebies!!!! Working in elementary education is where I spend most of my time so most of these freebies are geared towards lower and upper elementary. However, I am strong believer in adaptation…. Read More

STEM thinking skills need to be practiced on a daily basis to grow future students that will work in the STEM field. Many teachers and school leaders have struggled with what this should look like. I have struggled with what STEM thinking for students should look like. Currently, my school is pursuing not just STEM, but STEAM certification. STEM with… Read More

What are your top technology resources for teachers? Read on to find out mine, and how I rank them for difficulty and ease of use! Sharing is caring…. isn’t this so true! I love to share. I can’t really even keep secrets. This must run in my family because my birthday is 3 weeks away, and my mom has already… Read More

Do you need to get students excited about science? Slow motion video is one of the best science teaching tools a teacher can use in the classroom. Details can be noticed. Motions that couldn’t be seen, can be seen. Every teacher should try utilizing slow motion video in the classroom. Meet our Critter Family Meet one of the R.B. Wright… Read More