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Peter Rabbit Day: Storybook STEM Activities
ByAnna Cannelongo August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Who doesn’t love the cute, mischievous Peter Rabbit? Are you looking for spring or summer STEM activities…

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All I Want for Christmas is a Good STEM Lesson | The 12 Sleighs of Christmas
ByAnna Cannelongo December 11, 2025April 3, 2026

This post suggests using Sherri Duskey Rinker’s The Twelve Days of Christmas for engaging Christmas math and science lessons. It outlines the STEM Design Process, emphasizing the importance of creativity, communication, and iterative improvements in student projects. Incorporating picture books enhances engagement and connects literacy with STEM activities across all grade levels.

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Fun Mathematical Modeling Problems for Halloween
ByAnna Cannelongo October 13, 2025November 3, 2025

Are you looking for something fun to do with your students on Halloween that still hits the math standards? Why not give my Halloween Fermi Problems a try?Fermi Problems engage students in estimating challenging questions, enhancing problem-solving and critical thinking skills. They align with math standards, making them suitable for Halloween activities in classrooms.

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How to Talk To Students About Perseverance Using Monster Truck Math and John Cena’s Elbow Grease
ByAnna Cannelongo September 10, 2025September 10, 2025

The post discusses the importance of teaching perseverance to students, especially in mathematics. It emphasizes using picture books like “Elbow Grease” to illustrate concepts like gumption and resilience. The author encourages creating a classroom culture that values mistakes, offers engaging tasks, and promotes self-reflection to enhance students’ problem-solving skills.

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Fostering Estimation Strategies Using The Best Mouse Cookie by Laura Numeroff
ByAnna Cannelongo June 11, 2025April 21, 2026

The content discusses using Laura Numeroff’s books, especially The Best Mouse Cookie, to teach Fermi Problems in math. These estimation problems engage students across grade levels, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics.

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