As a parent and a teacher, I’ve seen the amazing ways children grow and learn at summer camp. I cherish the memories of the days where my own kids piled in the car after a day of camp. With faces flushed from being outside in the hot summer sun, they’d excitedly tell me about the…
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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…
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…
NASA TechRise Student Challenge Invites Schools to Advance Space Exploration
As a middle school computer science teacher, I’m always looking for ways to connect what my students are learning about programming to the real world. As a parent, I’ve championed STEM learning in my own community by forming SilverSat. I know hands-on project based learning is one of the best ways for students to learn…
How to Encourage Your Child to Become a STEM Star at Home
As a mom of 2 high school engineering students, I’m often asked what I did to foster their love of STEM. Honestly, there was nothing I didn’t do! I’ve always encouraged my kids curiosity, challenged them to think differently about the world, and been supportive of their ideas. Today I’m honored to share a guest…
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest Inspires Problem Solving Through STEM
This post is sponsored by We Are Teachers Whether teaching in person or virtually, I’ve always told my middle schoolers that they have the potential to solve the world’s problems with their knowledge of STEM. These subjects provide a foundation for kids to learn critical problem-solving skills that can be used to find cures for…
Minecraft Build the Vote Lets Kids Vote on Important Political Issues
Explaining the complexities of an election and current political issues to kids of any age can be a challenge. Fortunately, kids can Build the Vote in Minecraft thanks to Rock the Vote and Sid Lee. Build the Vote invites kids of all ages to learn more about the United States’ electoral process. It also teaches about…
LEGO® Education Rebuild The World Inspires Today’s Middle Schoolers to be Tomorrow’s Problem Solvers
This post is sponsored by LEGO® Education I like to tell my 8thgraders that the world of work will look far different than it does today. As a middle school teacher and parent of teens, I want my students and own two children to develop transferable skills that can be applied to any situation. But…
How to Teach Young Kids to Think Like Engineers
There’s no one way to teach young kids to think like engineers because it comes naturally. Toddlers and preschoolers are fascinated with building things and taking things apart. Elementary ages use learning to build more complex things using different materials and methods. Fostering curiosity and natural problem-solving skills among the youngest ages helps to build…
