Today, November 18th, is the celebration of International Day of LGBTQIA+ People in STEM! Today and everyday, we are proud to highlight the work and contributions of LGBTQIA+ people in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.

We know that children benefit from strong science, technology, engineering and math skills and, as we celebrate STEM Day on November 8, we’re excited to share fun and engaging activities for at-home and classroom learning. 

In honor of Native American Heritage Month this year, we’ve gathered a few of our favorite resources to support Native learners and educators. You’ll find ideas for making cross-curricular connections, STEM learning, technology innovation and more!

As our students continue to return to their classrooms, educators everywhere are reporting that their learners are experiencing anxiety, have trouble concentrating and are struggling with their work. Supporting learners’ social emotional needs has always been important but, after the disjointed last year, the need to tune in to these elements of their education is all the more essential.

Research-backed strategies for teaching CS: 

→ Classroom Application: Download EiE’s free Coding Block Reference Sheet for Scratch Use this visual resource to support all students, especially English Language Learners, as they solve problems, collaborate, and learn new CS vocabulary.