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Stephen Hiles

What Makes A STEM Activity Great?

A successful activity sparks the imagination and gives kids creative skills they can use daily. The right STEM activities possess a unique set of characteristics that help enhance the learning

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Stephen Hiles

My First Car

I had taken the Texas Driving School two-week course when I was sixteen years old. The first week was devoted entirely to classroom instruction-learning the rules of the road and

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Stephen Hiles

My First Day of Teaching

I don’t think anything has made me more nervous than anticipating my first day as a teacher — except may be standing in the door of a C-130 aircraft preparing

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Stephen Hiles

Fishing at Longbranch Lakes

I have always loved fishing as long as I could remember. So when we moved to the country and purchased some land in a community that had not one, but

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Becoming A More Resilient Teacher

I want to share an interview that Jennifer Gonzalez did with Elena Aguilar on her podcast referencing “Becoming a more resilient teacher.” 12 Habits That Build Resilience In the book,

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Teachers Let’s Get Started

The first day of school looms ahead – and you find yourself biting your nails. It does not matter if you are a veteran teacher who has taught for thirty

Teacher Tips
Stephen Hiles

Teacher Preparation Programs

What did you learn in school? Typically, colleges offering courses in Elementary Education promote their programs with statements like this one from the well-regarded Michigan State University’s College of Education:

Steve Hiles

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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