It’s always important to encourage the study of women in history but especially in March. March is Women’s History Month and the 8th is International Women’s Day so there’s no time like the present to teach kids about women in history. 4 Ways to Teach Kids About Women in History There are many ways to…
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The New York Times STEM Writing Contest for Teens
The New York Times readers know their Science, Health and Technology sections explore scientific topics that are written in a way everyone can understand. Now The New York Times Learning Network wants to know what questions middle and high schoolers have about how the world works as part of The NY Times STEM Writing Contest. About…
Free Coding Activities for Kids for Computer Science Ed Week
As a middle school computer science teacher, I tell my 8th graders learning how to code helps them prepare for a world of work that doesn’t exist yet. Some students had experience using free coding activities for kids before stepping into my classroom while others were brand new to programming. Throughout the year, I loved…
Talking About Race with Teens
How much time is spend talking about race with teens in your house? Growing up, my parents and I didn’t talk about race lot but that didn’t mean my racial and cultural identity wasn’t important. We celebrated Autumn Moon Festival with moon cakes and engaged in traditions to bring us good luck, fortune, and happiness…
2022 Gift Guide: Best STEM Gifts for Kids (PreK-Tween)
The links in this best STEM gifts for kids post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Some items below were provided for review purposes. STEM is a field with more jobs than people to fill them so toys that foster curiosity…
How to Teach Kids About Diwali with The Kulture Krate
This is a sponsored post As parents we have mixed feelings about holidays. On one hand, we know celebrations and family traditions create memories that last a lifetime but sometimes they feel like an overwhelming burden. This is the exact reason Priya Thatte created The Kulture Krate, a curated box to teach kids about Diwali and celebrate…
13 Free STEM Games from NASA for World Space Week
Held each year from October 4-10, World Space Week is a great time to foster a love of STEM subjects through space related activities. While there’s no shortage of events being held by space agencies, aerospace companies, and museums, you can also celebrate World Space Week at home with free STEM games from NASA. Free…
Talking About the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade Decision with Kids
Today’s Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ended the federal constitutional right to abortion. Each state now has the power to legalize or ban abortion. Depending on where you live, you may no longer have the right to make an informed decision about your body. This feels scary to me as a mom…
How to Unplug to Enjoy the Holidays
This post is sponsored by TextNow As we return to a season that feels more like the ones we enjoyed pre-pandemic lockdowns, it’s more important than ever to unplug to enjoy the holidays. We’ve realized how much we’ve missed time in-person and being with the ones we love. 5 Ways to Unplug to Enjoy the…
2021 Gift Guide: Best Gifts for Teachers You Adore
The links in this best gifts for teachers post are affiliate links and I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link. Believe me when I say nothing about teaching this year is easy. While students and teachers are glad to be back together and learning in person,…
