clock icon October 31, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

Experiential Learning in STEM Education

Experiential Learning in STEM Education

Hands-on learning is an essential component of a successful STEM education, so, when it comes to implementing that “hands-on” approach, educators can incorporate experiential learning into their strategy.

clock icon August 28, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

Teaching Coding in the Classroom

Coding is essential to modern society. It’s everywhere—from the phones that wake us with an alarm every morning and the computers we use at school and work to the very systems that make our organizations and cities run.

clock icon July 25, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

3 Engineering Projects for Middle School STEM

Engineering is more than just one of the primary subjects of STEM—it’s the building blocks of the world around us. For middle school students, learning about engineering can help connect the dots between the STEM concepts they learn in the classroom and its real-life applications. 

clock icon July 16, 2024 user icon Hal Speed

AI & STEM Education: Leveraging Technology to Teach STEM

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are quickly being incorporated into modern workplaces across nearly every industry, but what about the classroom? How does AI impact teaching and, more specifically, STEM education?

clock icon June 11, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

STEM Teaching Strategies for Elementary & Middle School

The demand for high-quality STEM education continues to grow, but, for many STEM educators, providing students with an effective STEM education can be challenging. In order to navigate the world of STEM education, we gathered the leading STEM education strategies and STEM education best practices in this guide.

clock icon May 24, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

Educator Guide: Effective STEM Classroom Design

STEM is here to stay. The subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics have become a foundational part of the educational journey, with educators across the country figuring out how to effectively incorporate STEM into their classrooms.

clock icon April 11, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

Teaching Digital Literacy & STEM

Digital literacy is a crucial aspect of a strong STEM education, yet it’s not always addressed as a part of the curriculum. In fact, some educators may assume students are “digital natives” because of their generation, not realizing that digital literacy is a framework that must be taught.

clock icon January 30, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

10 STEM Education Trends to Watch in 2024

The current state of education is a regular topic of news and conversation across the nation. In 2024, the subjects of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) will continue to be foundational to the latest developments in education and essential to many of the most in-demand career pathways.

clock icon January 22, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

12 Interactive Middle School STEM Activities & Challenges

The middle school years are a crucial time for students to develop their academic skills in all subjects, including the STEM subjects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. For students to fully develop a strong STEM identity, they need to participate in hands-on activities and projects that help them comprehensively understand key concepts.

clock icon January 11, 2024 user icon Kitty Taylor

Our Favorite STEM Books for Students and Teachers

The new year brings new resolutions. For many students, teachers, and parents, an achievable and important resolution is to read more books—and some of those books might just focus on our favorite STEM subjects!

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At Kid Spark Education, STEM isn't a buzzword: it's a powerful way to nurture students' natural curiosity; build confidence and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math; and foster abilities in collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. You, their teachers, are our most important partner in achieving our mission of preparing all children for a lifetime of learning about science and technology. The Kid Spark Blog is written by educators, for educators to be a resource in your toolbox so you can feel confident and capable in teaching STEM to your elementary students. 

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