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Top 5 Game Development Platforms for Young Coders

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Game development teaches kids valuable skills like creativity, problem-solving, and persistence—skills they’ll use for life! Building Problem-Solving Skills Through Game Development Game development naturally encourages kids to think critically and solve problems. And the best part?

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13 Online Bridge Building Resources

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Recent years have seen a resurgence for some great reasons: Problem-solving skills: Bridge building requires you to identify and solve problems, such as how to make a bridge strong enough to support a certain weight or how to make a bridge that is aesthetically pleasing.

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The Maker Movement In Education

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Any room in the school can be transformed into a legitimate spot for an innovative makerspace and the implications of student-made projects foster great power, complexity and creative play in each of them.

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How to Help Students Run a Genius Bar

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By providing the necessary support and structure, teachers can help students develop leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through the Genius Bar. Encouraging a culture of cooperation among student leaders can lead to more effective problem-solving and a more enjoyable working environment.

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How Makerspaces in Schools Can Support Student Mental Health

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These are areas that encourage students to tinker and problem solve, sometimes with high-tech tools like 3D printers or low-tech materials like hot glue and construction paper. They can be stationary in a library or classroom, or they can be mobilized with carts that can be wheeled from room to room.

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The Rise of STEM Educational Toys: Shaping Future Innovators Through Play

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These toys are not just about play; they are about building the foundation for the next generation of innovators. The Benefits of STEM Toys One of the most significant advantages of STEM toys is that they encourage problem-solving and critical thinking. What Are STEM Toys?

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10 Ways to Use Defined Learning for Project-Based Learning Excellence

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Constructed Response Project – nonfiction reading and writing experiences for grades K-6. For my first project, I’m working with 3D Printers and Innovation. PBL “improves problem-solving and collaboration skills”. These are generally cross-curricular in nature. Take a look at the Task Plan.

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