New Science Kit Series for Educators
Carolina Biological introduced a new Next Generation Science Standards® (NGSS)-aligned science kit series for educators of elementary students in both ... Read more
Month: April 2020
STEM @ Home
Pitsco Education is offering five STEM/STEAM activities perfect for K-5 learning at home. Using a few readily available household items ... Read more
Five ways to support the shift to distance learning
As districts have moved to distance learning amid fears of the spread of COVID-19, it has been a learning experience for all — even in schools like ours…
A Shark Tank state of mind: Empowering entrepreneurship
Be your own boss--an enticing dream that is achievable with honed business know-how. It’s a career journey that can actually start in school through programs that prepare learners…
4 tips to deliver distance learning effectively and efficiently
When everyone in our district received the message that school would be closing, many people’s first reaction was to think we simply had a long spring break. But…
Teaching critical thinking skills in the online classroom
As educators, we often hear about the importance of teaching critical thinking skills to our students. What we hear about less, however, are the most effective techniques for…
How to boost student resilience during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic and the turn to emergency remote learning pose numerous issues with respect to the health and well-being of students. Research suggests that prolonged isolation and…
10 team-building activities for distance learning
As a teacher, team building is something that comes naturally. We do it to break the ice at the beginning of the year, to build a community in our…
Beanstack Distance Learning Reading Challenge
Grades 2-5 Zoobean’s new Beanstack Distance Learning Reading Challenge, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group, promotes independent student reading through the ... Read more
For students with special needs, class is still in session–online
For the past 20 years, I’ve been fortunate to help students with special needs receive the high-quality education they deserve. During this time, I’ve guided them and their…