How to Inspire the Next World Changers
"Every child deserves a champion – an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be." - Rita…
Inspiring Ideas and Resources from the #STEM4INNOVATION Conference
"People can’t only design with their heads. They have to do it with their hands, too." - Dr. Karan Watson, STEM 4 Innovation Keynote Speaker Recently, I attended the incredible STEM 4 Innovation Conference at…
7 Recommended Hands-On STEM Learning Products
"Learning is not a spectator sport." - Arthur W. Chickering and Stephen C. Ehrmann (1996) On this blog I've shared thousands of web tools, apps, and resources that are free or offer a freemium option…
Putting the “T” in STEM! 60+ Resources for…
"Yes, kids love technology, but they also love Legos, scented markers, handstands, books, and mud puddles. It's all about balance." by K.G., 1st Grade Teacher One of the best things about teaching very young learners…
STEAM Up Learning with 50 Fabulous Resources!
"… all children could and should be inventors of their own theories, critics of other people’s ideas, analyzers of evidence, and makers of their own personal marks on this most complex world." - Deborah Meier…
How to Quickly Email Parents in Multiple Languages
"If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart." - Nelson Mandela Each week I…
Where to Find Incredible Student Templates for Google…
"Don't reinvent the wheel, just realign it." - Anthony J. D'Angelo If you have ever used Google Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drawings, and Forms, then you know how easy it is to collaborate and share work…
A Template to Help Students Tap Into Their…
"Children are the most learning-hungry beings in the world." - Ashley Montagu This year we will be getting our elementary students (2nd to 5th) to explore their passions and interests with Genius Hour Projects. Genius…
Build Relationships Throughout the Year With These Awesome…
"Unity is strength... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved."- Mattie Stepanek Relationships are the most important factor in your effectiveness as a teacher and your student's success! Knowing students and…
Top Research Websites, Search Engines, and a Research…
"Television didn’t transform education. Neither will the internet. But it will be another tool for teachers to use in their effort to reach students in the classroom." - John Palfrey To learn more about a…