22
Oct
2021
Bring Energy to Your Classroom
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/I’m a fairly warm-blooded person. You need to be when you grow up in the Midwest. During the winter you’re either buried... Read More
18
Oct
2021
Spooktacular STEAM: Using Halloween to Teach Your Students
Halloween is awesome. Sure, if you’re a kid there’s the prospect of free candy and costumes, but even as an adult I’ve... Read More
15
Sep
2021
Kids Learn Better with PBL
On the shores of Lake Michigan, a group of middle-school campers was having so much fun that they almost forget they were... Read More
1
Sep
2021
The Moth Hypothesis: Creating Amazing Educators
I have a hypothesis and I’m curious to know what you think. Ready? Here it is: Teachers right now are better than... Read More
2
Aug
2021
Creating Space for Big Mistakes
As teachers, we’re programmed to strive for success. We want our students to take in our lessons, internalize them, and demonstrate their... Read More
7
Apr
2021
Celebrate Earth Day in Your Classroom
As teachers, we have the opportunity to educate our students about caring for and saving our environment. From preschoolers through high schoolers... Read More
29
Mar
2021
Three Ways to Make Your Classroom Environmentally Conscious
I have always loved the ocean. In elementary school, I attended a trip to the Shedd Aquarium and was absolutely mesmerized by... Read More
20
Jan
2021
STEAM Pioneers Your Students Should Know!
Recently, someone asked me who I believed were the most important pioneers in the fields of STEAM. It’s a pretty harmless question,... Read More