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Quick Tip Tuesday – Grab Free Resources & PD When You Can!

Check out this quick tip to find out where you can find new, free PD. When was the last time you really had time to reflect on your practice? We...

Quick Tip Tuesday – Don’t Show Pictures or Examples Before the Build

Check out this quick tip to find out why it’s a very bad, no good idea to show your students examples before they attempt to create their own designs in...

3 Mistakes Teachers Make with STEM Challenges and How to Fix it Fast

I’ll be the first to admit that my first few STEM Challenges were a bit of a disaster. Chaotic, constantly running out of time, high frustration levels, and so many...

Quick Tip Tuesday – Steal Time from ELA

Check out this tip to (rightfully) steal time from ELA for your STEM Challenges!     Have some great STEM Challenge tips we need in our lives? Need a STEM...

Character Education in STEM Classes

I used to think that spending class time on character education was a luxury. It wasn’t that I didn’t think it was important, but with limited instructional minutes and pressure...

Quick Tip Tuesday: Facilitator’s Notepad

Check out this tip to lead your students in deeper discussion and analysis after a STEM Challenge build!     Have some great STEM Challenge tips we need in our...