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Activities for Red Ribbon Week
It doesn’t seem that we would have to tackle the concepts of drugs, alcohol, or smoking in the elementary grades. Yet, we do. It’s not
Activities for Practicing Fact Fluency
Gone are the days of simply telling kiddos to memorize their multiplication facts. In order for students to master their facts and be fluent in
The Three Phases of Fact Fluency
When I think of learning multiplication and division facts, I instantly think of things like flashcards, timed tests, and around the world activities. I remember
5 Activities to Learn Science Vocabulary
Learning science vocabulary can sometimes be boring to a child. And when they already have to learn the concepts too, it can be challenging. With
Steps to Build Number Sense
When I was younger I remember thinking math was all about memorizing formulas and just plugging in numbers. If I made an error, I obviously
Engaging Math & Science Pumpkin Activities
Everywhere you go during the fall season, you see and smell pumpkins. Pumpkins can even be brought into the classroom for some engaging math and
Activities to Help Teach Scientific Process Skills
At the beginning of the school year, teachers will often focus on teaching the scientific method. It takes many skills to design and carry out
Teaching About Variables in Science
If you are teaching the scientific method in your classroom, then you should also be teaching about variables! A variable is something that can change
Managing Your Science Labs
Classroom management can definitely be a challenge in any regular classroom. When you throw in the excitement of a science lab, it can become even
End of the Year Review Game
One way to get students engaged and thinking creatively at the end of the year is to have them create their own review board games.
How to Have Number Talks
Number talks are powerful but short activities that increase student learning and achievement in math classrooms. This brief activity is often 10-15 minutes in length
Are you doing STEM right? I’m betting NOT!
Are you teaching STEM right? I’m willing to bet you’re not. Often when I see things labeled as STEM, it’s simply not. It may come
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