STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education is more than just a buzzword. STEAM is shaping what we teach and the way we teach. I recently touched on how STEAM education enhances student learning, and followed that up with ideas for how to budget for STEAM activities. Whether you are new to this style…
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Budgeting for Classroom STEAM Activities
I recently shared a post about the importance of STEAM education in the classroom. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. More and more educators are pointing to the need to integrate the arts with lessons as a way to enhance student learning. When I taught in an elementary school I often used art…
The Importance of STEAM in the Classroom
STEM has been an integral part of education for nearly a decade. The letters STEM stand for science, technology, engineering, and math. These subject areas are part of the fastest growing career fields in the world, and educational leaders have wisely chosen to make these topics core areas of study in order to prepare students…
Colorful Clothespin Airplane Craft
Want to try your hand at creating some colorful clothespin airplanes with your little ones? This clothespin airplane craft lets them get as creative as they want! This clothespin airplane project was such a fun one to do because once we assembled all the airplanes, we could play with them together after! These kinds of…
Top Creative Apps for Teachers
School will be in session before you know it! While parents and students might still be enjoying the lazy days of summers, teachers are eagerly getting ready to welcome new faces to their classrooms in the new school year. Technology plays a huge role in education nowadays, and there are many excellent apps that can…
DIY Summer Beach Shells
Hey it’s Courtney and I’m back with another cute beachy kids craft for Summer! I’ve always loved the shell DIY kid crafts I’ve seen on Pinterest so I decided I wanted to attempt one myself! I found these great jumbo size shells on the Darice site that worked great for this project. What I LOVE…
Cut Down on Crafting Distractions for Kids
Watching kids’ eyes light up at their own creativity is a gratifying experience, but if you’ve ever taught crafts to kids, you know all too well the challenge of igniting that creative flame. Here are some tips to help you prevent distractions and keep your group focused during craft time. Do a dry run Kids…
Dot Art Painting for Kids
Making dot art is a fun, interactive art project for kids of all ages. My kids have been wanting to try this art project for awhile now so we were super excited to get started. We loved going through all our paints and picking out the best colors for each kid to use. It’s a…
Colorful Painted Wood Instruments
Today I’m sharing a FUN and COLORFUL project you can work on together with your little ones. Painted wood DIY instruments! I found these wooden instruments on the Darice site and I saw so much you could do with them. You could leave them natural OR give them a quick makeover with just some bright and…
Berry Basket Teacher Gift Idea
In just minutes you can make this berry basket teacher appreciation idea. It is an inexpensive gift and teachers will love it! Grab your supplies and make one for every teacher on your gift list. These gifts are perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week or to give at the end of the school year. Plus I…
