STEM Education

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are greatly in demand in the modern work world. We can incorporate these fields of study into instructional units from preschool on and give our students the strong foundation they need.

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Studying Plants: Lesson Plansvegetables lesson plans

Everyone needs to study plants at some point. Here are lesson plan ideas for elementary students. K-2 Tops & Bottoms is a very fun book by Janet Stevens. I sort of want to read the whole story to you, and I think you’ll feel the same when you see the… Continue reading

The Ugly Duckling Lesson Plans

“The Ugly Duckling” is not a fairy tale, since there are no magical elements, and it is not a folk tale, since we know that it was written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1844. It is probably best described as a fable– that is, a story that makes a point… Continue reading

Prime Day Deals for Teachers: Self Care

Back to School is exhilarating, but it can also be crazy-making. Taking good care of yourself can make the difference. Here are some handpicked Prime Day deals for you: Mason jars for overnight oats Meal prep containers Kitsch Satin heatless curling set Air purifier — H13 True HEPA — for… Continue reading

Xiangmiang: Trickster Tales of Laos

Many cultures have trickster tales: stories about a clever person or animal who plots to play tricks on others. Sometimes the tricksters have an undercurrent of danger, sometimes they’re mean, sometimes they’re foolish, and sometimes they’re just funny. Anansi the Spider, Jack of stories like “Jack the Giant-Killer,” and Coyote… Continue reading

Oh, the Places You’ll Go Lesson PlansOh the Places You'll Go Lesson Plans

Oh, the Places You’ll Go! has become our traditional graduation keepsake, but it’s great for any age. It’s an encouragement for life, beginning with “Congratulations! Today is your day” and ending with, “Kid, you’ll move mountains!” In between, the book alternates between the elation of, “Wherever you go, you’ll top… Continue reading

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