If your students can take on complex, multi-faceted projects How to Apply It! 1) Teach students design thinking to strengthen their problem solving and empathy skills, two skills considered essential for workplace success. 1) Identify a situational proble... View More
If your student reads slowly and has difficulty completing assignments or works quickly and misses key details Teach It! 1) Objective: Students will learn when and how to adapt their reading approach based on the complexity and purpose of the assignment. 2)... View More
If your child doesn't already have too many activities How to Apply It! 1) When your teen identifies an area of true interest or passion, encourage him to engage in a meaningful long-term project that will require organization and planning. 1) Let the tee... View More
If your child needs to strengthen visual-spatial and planning skills (key for math) and enjoys crafts. How to Apply It! 1) Cat's Cradle and knitting are examples of enjoyable activities that exercise visual motor skills and train children to pay attention to... View More
If your student isn't inherently motivated by the topic Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will be motivated about the topic they're learning when they are provided with a purpose. (Why are we learning this?) 2)Teacher Takeaways: Learning new information in th... View More
If your child needs help connecting ideas or drawing conclusions How to Apply It! 1) Science experiments help students develop general knowledge, organization and problem solving skills. Consider working on hands-on experiments to help your child understand ... View More
If your student struggles to make decisions and choices How to Apply It! 1) Having a concrete, structured approach to problem solving, particularly for making difficult life decisions or tough social situations, can help you work through challenges without f... View More
This book is written by and designed for teachers to find ideas and strategies to teach engineering and designed to advanced elementary and middle school students. The book is written for teachers and provides research-based background and discussion of how to... View More