Miss Sky's Classroom

Want to create something but stuck for ideas? Why not create a ice skates?

We want to encourage everyone to create a ice skates or something featuring a ice skates this week. You could build a ice skates out of Lego, paint or draw one, create an animation about a ice skates, or anything else your heart desires as long as it features a ice skates! Tag us in your post on Instagram or share it in the comments on Facebook!

[ID: A pair of white figuring skates sit on top of one another on the ice. Text reads: Creativity Prompt: Ice skates. End ID.]

Classroom transformation time! Would you rather turn your space into a captivating library 📚 or an inspiring art studio 🎨? Drop your choice in the comments!

[ID: On the left is a Polaroid photo of a cube bookshelf full of books. On the right is a Polaroid photo of an art studio setup within a classroom. Text reads: This or That? Classroom library or Classroom art studio? End ID.]

The two planets are actually nowhere near each other: Venus is around 129,000,000 miles away from us currently, while Mars is 213,000,000 miles away. The reason that they appear so close in the night sky is because they are both on the other side of the sun to the Earth. 🔭⭐

[ID: Mars and Venus sit closely together in the night sky, near a crescent moon. Text reads: Parent Tip: Looking for adventure in the night sky? Mars and Venus are going to be at their closest point together on February 22 and it’s visible with the naked eye! Venus will appear brighter for those who can see the planets due to its larger magnitude. End ID.]

What did the scientist say to their valentine? "I think of you periodically."

[ID: Two large blood cells are at the center of the image with pink and purple hearts above them. Text reads: Two blood cells met and fell in love. Alas, it was all in vein. End ID.]

Want to create something but stuck for ideas? Why not create balloons?

We want to encourage everyone to create balloons or something featuring balloons this week. You could build balloons out of Lego, paint or draw some, create an animation about balloons, or anything else your heart desires as long as it features balloons! Tag us in your post on Instagram or share it in the comments on Facebook!

[ID: Balloons in shades of yellow, teal, orange, and purple float in front of a blue sky. Text reads: Creativity Prompt: Balloons. End ID.]

Valentine's Day dilemma: A box of chocolates 🍫 or a beautiful bouquet of roses 🌹?

[ID: On the left is a heart shaped box of chocolates. On the right is a bouquet of red roses in a vase. Text reads: This or that? Box of Chocolates or Bouquet of Roses? End ID.]

Delight in Valentine's Day science fun! Create ooblek with candy hearts for a playful twist. 💖🔬

Grab the full directions from STEAM Powered Family here: https://www.steampoweredfamily.com/valentines-day-oobleck-recipe/

[ID: In the upper right hand corner are bright pink, yellow, and purple candy conversation hearts. In the lower left corner are hands holding purple glittery ooblek. Text reads: Celebrate Valentine's Day by making ooblek, a fun non-Newtonian fluid, with your child using candy hearts. Explore science together in a sweet and playful way, creating a unique Valentine's experience. End ID.]

Have you heard the story about a chemist who was reading a book about helium? He just couldn’t put it down.

[ID: A brightly rainbow colored periodic table sits at the center of the image. Text reads: I make nerdy puns periodically. End ID.]

Revolutionize your STEM classroom! Uncover the power of tech tools for dynamic, interactive learning. 🌐💡

[ID: A laptop showing code in red, yellow and green sits on the bottom right side of the image. Text reads: Teacher Tip: Explore new technology or software that can enhance learning in STEM subjects, like simulation programs or coding platforms. Embrace innovative tools that foster a dynamic and interactive educational experience for your students. End ID.]

Dr. Ayanna Howard is a renowned roboticist and professor known for her groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and robotics. With a passion for merging technology and humanity, she has led pioneering research projects at institutions like Georgia Tech and NASA, earning numerous awards for her contributions to STEM.

[ID: A blue cheerleader's megaphone sits next to a pink pompom. Text reads: Your best champion and cheerleader is yourself. Always be proud of your accomplishments, big or small. Ayanna Howard. End ID.]

Want to create something but stuck for ideas? Why not create a fence?

We want to encourage everyone to create a fence or something featuring a fence this week. You could build a fence out of Lego, paint or draw one, create an animation about a fence, or anything else your heart desires as long as it features a fence! Tag us in your post on Instagram or share it in the comments on Facebook!

[ID: A wooden fence winds around a snow covered road and is surrounded by bare trees. Text reads: Creativity Prompt: Fence. End ID.]

What did your local groundhog say this morning? Six more weeks of winter ❄️or early spring 💐? Let us know in the comments!

[ID: On the left is a snowman wearing a light blue hat and scarf. On the right are various brightly colored spring flowers. At the bottom is a groundhog popping out of his hole in the ground. Text reads: This or that? Six more weeks of winter or early spring? End ID.]