As educators well know, the beginning of a new school year can be overwhelming for all involved. Parents are anxious about leaving their children in the hands of others. Students are anxious to do well and not fall behind. And teachers, from first-year educators to veterans, are anxious to instill knowledge into a new group of students while managing their classroom and keeping an eye on the health and emotional well-being of each child.
Topics: IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Teacher Resources, Culture, Resources, Teacher Development
As the school year winds down, our thoughts turn to summer vacations, relaxing by the pool, and catching up on some good reads.
Well . . . maybe not everyone’s thoughts are there quite yet. For teachers, summers are also often filled with professional development, room organization, and curriculum prep for the following year.
Topics: FUNDING, Teacher Resources, Science, STEM, Grants
Standardized testing.
Extra duties.
Professional development.
Tight budget.
There are plenty of obligations piled onto educators these days. Often that leaves them little time to innovate in their classrooms or provide custom opportunities for their students. So when a new student-centric curriculum allows a chance to personalize curriculum and classroom processes, it’s a win-win.
Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, Middle School, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Teacher Resources, STEM Expeditions
February 14 is right around the corner. That means cards, Cupid, and CANDY! A box of chocolates and conversation hearts are ubiquitous with the holiday, which begs the questions: How’d these candies get their start, and what role does science play in their creation? While researching the answers, we found a few STEM activity compilations that really captured our hearts.
Topics: BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Teacher Resources, Science, STEM
At Pitsco Education, as we celebrate a new year, we also celebrate a new Pitsco Big Book catalog! The 2018 Big Book includes exciting new products as well as activities, curriculum, and solutions to serve educators.
Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, Competitions, ROBOTICS, Teacher Resources, STEM, Dragsters
