Accelerate Learning

MARCH 22, 2024

Integrating engineering concepts into elementary education is a crucial topic in this day and age. This approach doesn't just make their learning journey richer; it gives them the tools and critical thinking skills they'll need in the 21st century. Explore the benefits of engineering and how to put it into practice.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects. Holiday Newsletter. A Holiday Card in KidPix. A Holiday Memory in Word or KidPix. A Holiday Letter for Grades 2-6.

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ED Surge

MAY 15, 2024

STEM identity can last a lifetime and help students thrive in school, future careers and life. As the demand for digital skills grows, schools must develop inclusive programs to engage diverse learners. Preparing future global innovators takes a district-wide team of facilitators, classroom teachers and school administrators.

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User Generated Education

AUGUST 8, 2021

It is not clear to me why elementary students are rarely offered elective courses. Being able to choose a class is huge, and this tends to keep kids motivated to learn ( Beyond the Classroom: Electives in school — essential or entertaining? ). I have the privilege of teaching gifted elementary students at a few Title 1 schools.

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AUGUST 12, 2022

School administrators and teachers are feeling the fatigue, as well as their jobs become increasingly dependent on computer and phone usage. Years ago, I took the lead in writing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for my school site, which was later adopted by my district. So what gives in the post-pandemic world? .

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APRIL 30, 2015

if-then thinking–actions have consequences. logic–thinking through a problem from A to Z, understanding the predictability of movements. No surprise the United Kingdom took the bold step of adding coding to the core school curriculum. Kodable now offers a curriculum for elementary school. Conclusion.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Graphing is an important skill for students whether they go to college after High School or start a career. Critical Thinking : Interpreting graphs requires critical thinking skills. It teaches: Visualization and Understanding : Graphing helps students visually represent data, functions, and relationships.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

That’s the question the middle school class was struggling to answer. Fractions hadn’t really connected with the students, says John Barclay, a teacher in Richmond Public Schools in Virginia. It takes critical thinking and a sense for the numbers to even understand how or why a student’s approach might be wrong, Barclay says.

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Newsletter in Publisher for Elementary School. A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Phone call from Santa. Santa Tracker. Holiday lesson plans here ! Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects.

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Elementary Critical Thinking Problem Solving Computer 265

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DECEMBER 16, 2019

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects. Holiday Newsletter. A Holiday Card in KidPix. A Holiday Memory in Word or KidPix. A Holiday Letter for Grades 2-6.

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APRIL 12, 2020

A growing focus of schools is STEM. They offer grants not only to students of higher education institutions but at a school level too. She claims that the development of spatial skills in a pre-school has a further impact on the learning abilities of students in STEM disciplines. Early Childhood STEM Education.

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DECEMBER 9, 2016

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Newsletter in Publisher for Elementary School. A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Phone call from Santa. Santa Tracker. Holiday lesson plans here ! Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects.

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Elementary Critical Thinking Problem Solving Computer 233

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Newsletter in Publisher for Elementary School. A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Phone call from Santa. Santa Tracker. Holiday lesson plans here ! Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects.

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ED Surge

MAY 19, 2022

Consider Learning Coin , a project led by the World Bank that incentivizes students in rural communities to stay in school and improve academic performance. As students answer questions, they collect points and receive formative feedback to develop critical-thinking skills.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Heather Brantley, an instructional technologist and teacher at a Texas junior high school, recognizes the value of integrating augmented reality tools into her lessons. One of the challenges for teachers is that schools do not provide enough devices. It lends itself to natural conversations around critical thinking and curiosity.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Brown graduated high school when the pandemic began and entered his freshman year at Clemson University as the virus raged on, shaping his experiences as a student and shaking up the career he had decided to pursue. I did go into an elementary school and I learned that I did not want to be an elementary school teacher.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 16, 2025

Developing an effective STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) curriculum for elementary students is crucial for fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. How Do You Build an Elementary STEM Curriculum? Ask yourself: What skills do I want students to develop?

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ED Surge

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Gerstein teaches gifted education at a Title 1 school within Santa Fe Public Schools and graduate-level online courses for Walden and Antioch Universities. Several students asked me to do it in Spanish, and I didn't think about it then, but I would let them do it in a classroom activity in a couple of weeks.

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DECEMBER 1, 2015

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Newsletter in Publisher for Elementary School. A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Here are some great projects to keep your children tech-involved over the holidays. Holiday Newsletter.

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JULY 25, 2022

From field placement to the critical first three years, K-12 schools and teacher prep programs must implement proven strategies to improve the quantity and quality of support that new teachers receive. Improved methods of new teacher support Providing adequate support for new teachers has long been a top priority for schools.

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MAY 24, 2017

Lesson plans are delivered via a granular combination of rigorous critical thinking activities, real-world problems, and interactive digital games that make implementing the curriculum easy and flexible for any type of classroom and fully supportive of a schoolwide goal of college and career readiness. Math Books for Elementary Grades.

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Vivify Stem

NOVEMBER 2, 2024

Students will investigate and design solutions that connect scientific and engineering concepts, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills to tackle real-world challenges. This prompts critical thinking as students evaluate their models as evidence. and "What are its limitations?"

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JULY 15, 2019

These automated humanoid bots often interact with users, require critical thinking and problem-solving, and grab the imagination of students in ways that makes everyone want to learn. The Elementary Wonder Pack: Comes with Wonder’s award-winning Dash and Dot robots, accessories, and curriculum guides. Prize Option One.

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Cool Cat Teacher

MAY 4, 2023

Go to tommullaney.com/consulting to bring him to your school or professional development event. Start Beginners with Google JamBoard I could see trying Figjam with elementary, but I want them to be very, very versed in collaborative whiteboarding first, and I would definitely start collaboratively posting with elementary in Jamboard.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2015

There are a lot of online math systems to help students through one of school’s toughest subjects (if not science). support the ‘4 C’s’–creativity, critical thinking, communication, collaboration. They are so excited to play and learn!” – Sue McCulloch, Grade 3/4 Northport Elementary School.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. ” My answer: “By thinking,” which oddly confuses them. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. No animations. Just content.

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User Generated Education

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Develops Logic, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Playing chess requires a lot of “if-then” logical analysis and “what-if” scenarios, all necessary ingredients for developing logical and critical thinking. Chess helps kids learn and practice thinking through and finding solutions to complex problems.

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Elementary Problem Solving Critical Thinking Mathematics 144

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DECEMBER 11, 2018

They take lots of critical thinking, problem-solving, and are worth the effort! A Holiday Newsletter in Publisher for Elementary School. A Holiday Calendar in MS Publisher for Elementary School. Phone call from Santa. Santa Tracker. Holiday lesson plans here ! Let me know how these go: 16 Holiday Projects.

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CSTEM

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The long-term learning gaps created by COVID-19 school closures, a rapidly shifting job market, and funding cuts in the current climate make access to STEM education more essential than ever. Its the key to unlocking critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability skills that will define success in the workforce of tomorrow.

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APRIL 19, 2019

It can be especially complicated for students who use a different digital device at home than the one they use at school. Sure, it’s pretty easy if saved to a school-centric cloud account (like Google or One Drive) but that’s not always the case. This may be preset by the school (or parents) or it may be the system default.

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Scientix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Students’ perception is one of the most important nuances in primary school. Keywords: elementary school, STEM, STEM method. However, the target group of studies is for the most part high school children but rarely primary school children. Why is STEM important in primary schools? About STEM.

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User Generated Education

JANUARY 30, 2022

I understood this was a problem throughout our time doing remote learning from March, 2020 through the end of the 2021 school year. I understand and believe in value of learning through board games, and have incorporated them into my classrooms – both elementary and higher education – throughout my decades long teaching career.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Elementary education is a pivotal time in a child’s education journey. In this article, you will explore 23 easy-to-implement STEM lessons educators and/or parents can facilitate with elementary-age students to spark curiosity in STEM. At the elementary level, students find this fascinating and the lessons promote their curiosity.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Elementary school is an important and formative time in a child’s education. In this article, STEM Sports® explains the benefits of STEM curriculum and how it can be implemented at the elementary level. . What Makes it an Elementary STEM Lesson? Benefits of a STEM Curriculum in Elementary School.

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AUGUST 10, 2016

This web-based scalable program is available for elementary through high school students and can last anywhere from four weeks to a year. For students, there are CSTEM camps and competitions to showcase the robot wizardry of programmers from elementary through high school. why bother. Oh, by the way: It’s free.

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CoderZ

AUGUST 8, 2024

By implementing a comprehensive coding curriculum ––starting in elementary school and continuing through high school––schools can equip students with essential skills and enhance CTE, often before students even take their first technical education course.

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STEM Discovery Education

AUGUST 27, 2023

In school, students learn academic content, build critical thinking skills, and grow as people! To create learning experiences that accomplish this, two educators in the Verona Area School District decided to join forces.

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