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Teaching Binary Isn’t as Scary as it Looks
Have you ever wondered what the 1s and 0s stand for in Binary? I've seen so many TV shows that have a programmer typing away and quickly decoding the numbers to form an answer to a burning question. I've always thought WOW they're amazingly smart... little did I know...
How I’m Teaching STEM with COVID
Are you wondering how to make STEM happen with all these classroom restrictions? Teaching students online? Completely stuck with what you need to make teaching STEM happen in the COVID era? You're not alone. I've been wracking my brain trying to come up with ways to...
STEM with Social Distancing: A Back to School Project
Reimagine STEM this back to school season with a project focusing on SEL and getting to know your students. They will design a classroom to meet their needs and practice developing critical thinking skills.
10 PD Books & Podcasts for Educators that You Need RIGHT NOW!
Switching grade levels opens up the opportunity to learn new skills, curriculum, and strategies that you didn't know before. My favorite place to start is with good PD books for educators! Today I am giving you a list of my 7 favorite PD Books to get you ready for the...
SEPs in Kinder: Using Mathematics in Science
The past few weeks I have been diving into the Science & Engineering Practices and how to use them in a Kindergarten classroom. Today is no different, so let's dive into using Mathematics in science as well as computational thinking! If you've just found this...
SEPs in Kinder: Planning an Investigation in Kindergarten
Planning an investigation in Kindergarten takes some planning but can be done! I’ve broken it down into 4 simple steps for success!
SEPs in Kinder: Asking Questions & Making Models
Diving into science instruction using the NGSS was extremely overwhelming. I was so focused on the content that I never paid attention to the cross cutting concepts or the science & engineering practices. After this post, you'll be using SEPs in Kindergarten in no...
Organize the NGSS: A Checklist to the Rescue!
The Checklist I use for organizing all three dimensions of the NGSS for the entire year.
Your Guide to Build and Organize a Makerspace
A Makerspace is a place to create, build, dream, and wonder for our scientists. They get a chance to make something with materials that you have provided. I'll never forget the smiles and ooh's/aah's when I unveiled our new addition to our classroom. I worked for...
5 STEM Activities for Distance Learning
Keeping the kids busy at home during school closures can be tough. But with STEM, you can get them problem solving and having fun in no time! Here are my top 5 STEM activities for Distance Learning. These activities are geared towards Kindergarten and younger...
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