6 Benefits of Using Mind Maps in K-12 Classrooms

6 Benefits of Using Mind Maps in K-12 Classrooms

Visual aids can provide a more dynamic and interactive learning experience for students. Mind maps are a visual tool used to organize information and ideas in a structured and hierarchical manner. This technique allows students to explore and synthesize complex ideas, which can be particularly helpful in K-12 classrooms where students are often introduced to … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Help K-12 Students Manage Stress

5 Ways to Help K-12 Students Manage Stress

While academic learning is important, developing students’ resilience and coping skills to lead healthy and successful lives is just as critical. Use these 5 tips to help your students alleviate their worries. Encourage healthy habits: Encourage students to prioritize their physical health by getting enough sleep, eating nutritious foods, and engaging in regular exercise. This … Continue reading →

5 Core SEL Competencies

5 Core SEL Competencies

New to SEL? This blog covers the 5 Core SEL competencies. Content: 1. Self-awareness Building self-knowledge about one’s emotions, values, and roles in the community and their impacts on behavior helps students develop healthy relationships. 2. Self-management Teaching self-management requires teachers to understand student experience and perspective to better support students as they learn to … Continue reading →

Project-Based Learning as a Tool to Close the STEM Gap

Project-Based Learning can boost students’ retention by letting them solve real-world examples that bridge the gap between theory and understanding the why behind what teachers are teaching. The ability to make these connections with a hands-on approach makes PBL a powerful tool for closing the STEM gap. Active learning enhances learning outcomes Project-based learning involves … Continue reading →

Gear Up for National Robotics Week

Gear Up for National Robotics Week

The 14th annual National Robotics Week is happening April 8-16, 2023. Founded by iRobot®, the goal of this week is to provide kids with fun robotics activities and events in the hopes of inspiring future STEM professionals. You can find plenty of free resources available for all grade levels to get your students involved. Click … Continue reading →

2 Motivational Lessons from STEM #Sheros

2 Motivational Lessons from STEM #Sheros

Girls face an uphill battle to pursue STEM, and it’s not for lack of good grades and talent. They need help combatting negative gender stereotypes that prevent them from choosing STEM fields. Women STEM professionals play an important role in encouraging and building confidence in the next generation of STEM women. Women advocates can help … Continue reading →