There are kid-friendly versions of common therapeutic techniques used by professionals to help kids with anxiety.
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How To Help Kids with Anxiety: 10 Ideas to Try

Just like the presentation of anxiety varies between adults and kids, so too do the coping skills. While they may be similar and address the same symptoms (racing thoughts, breathing, heart rate), there are kid-friendly versions of common therapeutic techniques used by professionals.
There are strategies to use to help build your teacher confidence.
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8 Ways to Build Teacher Confidence

Teacher confidence doesn’t just magically appear overnight. And even with your years of training and professional development, you might still feel a bit apprehensive about building STEM-related concepts into your lessons. So, take a look at these strategies for increasing your teacher confidence.
Discussing climate change with kids can seem like a daunting task, but kids benefit from having a better connection to the planet.
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Climate Change for Kids: Encouraging a Connection Between Kids and the Planet

Although climate change is something that affects everyone on the planet, it’s often having the hard talks that can be the most difficult part of it all. Your kid might already be aware of the issues, or they might be unaware of how serious the situation is, so gauging what they know already is a good starting point. 
The right classroom management strategies can make learning STEM fun and effective for your students.
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9 Classroom Management Strategies that Make Learning STEM Fun

Employing effective classroom management strategies in the classroom is vital. In this blog, we'll cover eight strategies for managing your STEM classroom to make learning fun.
In today's world it's important to teach students about cybersecurity.
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Un-complicating Cybersecurity: 3 Ways to Teach Students About Cybersecurity

Teaching kids about cybersecurity from a young age protects not only them, but also our communities, schools and companies, and countries from digital threats and attacks. This blog offers fun, new ways to teach kids about cybersecurity.

Celebrate National Robotics Week by building a custom robot with Sphero RVR.
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4 Activities To Celebrate National Robotics Week

National Robotics Week is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the world of robotics with students of all ages. The following STEAM and robotics activities serve as a springboard for inspiration and introduction to this exciting field.
The design of your middle school classroom can set your students up for success.
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The Middle School Classroom: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Throughout this article, you’ll gain insight into the differences between the middle school classroom and that of the elementary level, along with some classroom ideas for middle school and some organizational and decorating tips.
Students who prefer tactile learning like to get hands-on with projects in the classroom.
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7 Ways to Encourage Tactile Learning in the Classroom

Tactile learning, sometimes called kinesthetic learning, is considered one of the four main methodologies in the theory of learning styles. The others are auditory, visual, and reading and writing.
Relaxation techniques can help reduce student stress at school.
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Relaxation Techniques to Reduce Stress in the Classroom

At every age and in a variety of situations, a person experiences stress. This isn’t always negative, though. In fact, stress is the body’s natural response to circumstances that require quick action. Read on to find out more about the benefits of relaxation techniques and how to apply them to your classroom situations.

Auditory learners prefer listening instead of silently reading about a topic or looking at a diagram
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Auditory Learning Style & Strategies

The following information will help you identify your auditory learners in the classroom and at home and equip you with some ideas for activities and instructional strategies that’ll help these students succeed.
The elementary classroom is a great way to set the stage for a students educational journey.
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Elementary Classroom Guide: Here’s Everything You Need to Know

The elementary classroom sets the tone for many students' first experiences in an educational setting. From structured activities indoors to outdoor fun at recess, collaboration and exploration provide opportunities for students to gain valuable academic, social, and life skills that’ll enable them to reach their goals.
To identify a visual learner, look for how they respond or react to information that is presented.
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Embracing the Visual Learning Style with STEM

In this article, we’ll focus on visual learners. What is considered visual learning, and how can teachers and parents optimize the visual learning environment?