STEM and art are often seen as opposites. One is full of logic and reasoning and the other is creative and beautiful. But these two topics aren't mutually exclusive.

James Thornock is the operations manager at Coder Kids, which teaches kids grades K-12 coding skills both in person in the Houston area and online. James is also a former history teacher who brings an incredible insight about how coding can impact all areas of growth for students.
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In this episode, James explains how his approach of teaching coding to students forces them to use logic to problem solve, as well as encourages creativity to push them to new heights. James believes in giving students the tools they need to succeed and then getting out of the way and letting them explore. This approach forces students to think critically while broadening their horizons to realize all the amazing things they are capable of doing.

Many students have a lot of big feelings which they can't specifically name. Others have loads of energy which they can't control. 

Liz Torres Zocchi, the owner of Mindful Yoga With Liz, an award winning yoga studio in the Hudson Valley, NY. Liz holds 14 certifications from babies as young as 6 weeks old to adults. She teaches students in her studio, as well as in local schools and even other teachers in her Kids Yoga Teacher Training.
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In this episode, Liz explains to us how she uses the power of yoga to teach students how to handle those emotions and feelings. Through her teaching methods, students become empowered to better control their minds and bodies, and thus improve their ability to grow and learn. If you have a student who struggles in this way, you'll want to listen into this conversation and hear how you can get students to take control of their learning.

Welcome to "How to Teach Anything". Are you a coach, instructor, or teacher? Whether your focus is sports, art, or education, we take a look at how the best teachers in their field have mastered the art of instruction. By looking at a variety of activities, we not only become smarter and stronger ourselves, but can apply what we’ve learned to teaching others, whatever the subject may be!

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