Smiles. Laughter. Determination to win. That’s what you can expect to witness when you use this remote control STEM challenge in your classroom. In case you’re wondering, no student is too old to enjoy playing with RC tractors — and better yet, they’ll learn about science as they do. How? A tractor pull is an… Read More
Gen Z is considered the most entrepreneurial generation ever — in fact, this recent CNBC report found that almost two-thirds of Gen Z Americans want to start their own businesses. Many of the skills students learn through entrepreneurship lessons can lead them to success in any career path. Whether you’re a business teacher looking to add more… Read More
If you’re not already following Nathan Anderson on TikTok, you should be! This second-generation agriculture educator (@mnagteacher) from Watertown, MN is quickly becoming a TikTok teacher star, with 191.2K followers and 7.4 million likes. His motivation for turning to the popular video-sharing social media platform? Increase student engagement in agriculture. “My wife had TikTok, and… Read More
Considering the significance of soft skills in every career path, it’s increasingly important to use educational trainers that emphasize soft skills development while keeping students interested and engaged. Research shows that skills such as empathy, understanding, and sensitivity are especially important in healthcare settings. These eight wearable trainers are perfect for helping students develop patient-centered… Read More
For years, we’ve discussed the importance of soft skills like time management, communication and critical thinking. Considered the “bedside manner” of the workplace, these skills enable people to interact effectively and harmoniously with others. They are vital for all career paths — and they have become more important than ever since the onset of the… Read More
When it comes to conducting newborn physical assessments and measuring infant vital signs, experience is essential. After all, the more opportunities healthcare students have to practice these skills, the better they’ll be at taking real infants’ vital signs — and more importantly, gauging whether their pediatric patients are experiencing symptoms that need to be addressed…. Read More
Summer is our favorite time of the year. Why? It’s education conference season! That means we get to travel across the country to state and national education conferences, showcasing our hands-on learning aids and connecting with the teachers who inspire our tools. As we plan to ensure a successful summer conference season for our team,… Read More
From engaging, hands-on manipulatives and lesson plans to student activities and assessments, these training kits include everything busy teachers need to dive into essential topics. Students will love acting out the scenarios, creating the lab experiments, and exploring the models that come with these kits. Meanwhile, you’ll have several ready-made assessments and activities specifically designed… Read More
Considering the increasingly short attention spans of today’s Gen Z students, it’s more important than ever to use education tools that grab and keep your students’ interest. These educator favorites top FCS teacher wish lists right now for their ability to engage today’s feedback-hungry students, keep them interested in content and provide interactive, hands-on learning… Read More
