This post is sponsored by Chevron STEM Zone and includes affiliate links Living in the Washington, D.C. area, there’s never a shortage of things to do but over the years, our family has developed a list of favorites and one of them is the USA Science and Engineering Festival. I love that the Science &…
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Join Me to Talk Social Media Wellness with Author Ana Homayoun
I am being compensated for hosting the We Are Teachers Facebook Live with Ana Homayoun but was not required to write this post. Amazon affiliate links are included. Social media has the power to connect us, propel movements like #NationalSchoolWalkout and #MarchforOurLives, serve as entertainment, but it can also feel addictive and overwhelming. We know…
The Joy of Raising Backyard Chickens as Family Pets
Fun fact: We have backyard chickens as pets. I never had chicken goals as part of my parenting journey but once I started down a path of wanting hens for fresh eggs, there was no looking back. This week our family added 3 new chicks to our flock, bringing our backyard chicken count to five….
7 Reasons Students Need to Volunteer as Part of Their Learning
This post is brought to you by WeAreTeachers, the Allstate Foundation and WE As a former teacher and current mother of two middle schoolers, I know that learning doesn’t have to be confined within the hours of the school day. Plenty of teachable moments and learning opportunities exist when you leave the confines of the school…
How Teachers Can Support English Learners Through Micro-Credentials
This is a sponsored post “Let me tell you my story,” Joel said as we sat down to a Haitian meal the day before Haiti Projects was opening their community library in Fond des Blancs, Haiti. Joel and I had just met in the lunch buffet line and as we sat down to lunch, this…
Explore the World Travel Scholarships for Studying Abroad
“We have a plan to travel the world together,” my 8th grade daughter announced at dinner one night, telling of plans that she and a good friend made to travel as they study abroad in college. I love that Emily’s adventurous spirit and confidence will help her continue to experience the rich offerings of the…
How to Teach Fire Forensics and the Science of Fire
This post is sponsored by UL Xplorlabs My 11 year old, Thomas, is fascinated by fire. He’s been building campfires since his Cub Scout days and as an older Boy Scout, he relies on them to cook meals, for warmth on chilly days, and he loves making s’mores to end a day of camping. Thomas…
Review: Meet Meccano M.A.X. Interactive Robot with Artificial Intelligence
This post is sponsored by Spin Master Parents looking for a hands-on way to encourage their tween and teens towards STEM learning will love that Meccano M.A.X. incorporates building and the trend of artificial intelligence with the lifelong skill of programming into one very cool robot. With a vision of building a better tomorrow by empowering…
Announcing the Tech Toy of the Year Toy of the Year Award Nominees! (w giveaway)
With Halloween behind us and Thanksgiving around the corner, the holidays are on the horizon. While your kids are pouring over glossy catalogs, transfixed by YouTube unboxing videos, and listening carefully to a friend share details about their new favorite toy, The Toy Association has been busy compiling the hottest holiday toys for their annual Toy…
Star Banks Adventure Teaches Tweens & Teens Personal Finance
This is a sponsored post Sometimes the request for money for the things our kids wants seems endless. Money for the movies, a school field trip, yearbooks, a trip to the mall to replace outgrown items in their wardrobe, sports equipment, and the request for a new and better phone, headphones, etc. adds up! We…
