STEM projects and the development of SEL (emotional
intelligence) skills are not incompatible. SEL skills extend and expand
learning by promoting deep thinking and critical thinking skills through
reflection, problem-solving and social application, amongst many other skills.
In reality, STEM ...
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Tips for designing project-based learning
Provide meaningful, real-world connections. Students should be able to answer the following questions: How does this help me where I live? How can I use this information when I get home?
Revisit
the main question often. It is easy to forget the reason and purpose of a
project-based activity or ...
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10 Books that teach kids about Resilience
The Mighty LaLouche by Matthew Olshan illustrated by Sophie Blackall
Replaced by electricity, Lalouche is not a man to give and demonstrates resilience in his continued efforts to work hard and find new ideas.
Papa’s Mechanical Fish by Candace Fleming illustrated by Boris ...
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Literacy and SEL go hand in hand
Books, reading, writing—all forms of literacy-- have the
power to transport children to different worlds and have experiences far wider
than their own little world will allow. Analyzing stories and their content provides
ample opportunities for children to cultivate, practice, and reflect on ...
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5 Books that teach kids it’s OK to make mistakes
Beautiful Oopsby Barney Saltzberg
A creative, interactive book that visually teaches every mistake is an opportunity to create something beautiful.
An Orange For Frankieby Patricia Polacco
Although a little lengthy for small children, one of the main messages of the story revolves ...
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9 Books that teach kids Empathy
Come with Me by Holly M. McGhee illustrated by Pascal Lemaitre
Lovely example of mentorship and the value of small acts.
The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
With very few words this story about loss illustrates how listening and trying to figure out how others feel is the ...
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