
3 Strategies to Keep Students Engaged in STEM
BY GEORGE HADEMENOS May 8th, 2018 How I implemented project-based learning (PBL) in my classes STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is more than just an acronym or a collection

BY GEORGE HADEMENOS May 8th, 2018 How I implemented project-based learning (PBL) in my classes STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) is more than just an acronym or a collection

Unless you’re a mobile app or software developer, the easiest Brain Games to create from the scratch are puzzles and riddles. Solutions of puzzles often require the recognition of patterns

Name web Have the students sit in a large circle. Hold the ball of yarn and say your name. Then hold the end of the string and pass the ball

There are different approaches to playing and understanding brain games. In some Brain Games, you don’t have to worry about tricks. However, most require that you follow certain steps before

Similarity circle This activity is best done outside or in a gymnasium (any place where the students can be loud!). Have the group form a large circle. Read a statement

Brain games are quite stimulating in nature. They stimulate the brain by reinforcing mental activities which we ordinarily would not participate in. Drilling of the mind is not limited to

These small brain ‘games’ of recalling what we have done throughout the day, the people we met during the day and their names is a very effective way to strengthen

“Brain-based teaching” is not just a fad in the education world; it is a scientifically based understanding of how people learn. Scientists and educators are now collaborating on studies of

Letter collage Give each student a large printout of the first letter of his/her name. Block lettering will work best for this activity. For example: Also have glue sticks, scissors,

Look at our world today. We are on the verge of entering an era where artificial intelligence will be the king. In this new era, the human brain is largely

I am a retired military and elementary school teacher living in Tennessee. I am an avid reader and love to write. I am very passionate about helping teachers. I hope you find my educational tips and strategies useful and enjoy hearing about my personal journey. Thanks for visiting!

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