I've written before about the excellent materials and staff development put out by the Library of Congress for teaching with primary sources. I'm excited to report that they have had a science teacher on fellowship this year pulling together resources and activities to support science standards. They are offering 3 upcoming online seminars on using … Continue reading Teaching SCIENCE with primary sources
School Auction Help!
In my parent hat, I'm organizing an auction basket for one of my kid's schools (everybody's favorite job, right?). I discovered a group called "Let's Roam" that will donate a set of their scavenger hunts and adventures for fundraising at schools and nonprofits, including: 2, Family Scavenger Hunt 10 Pack ($140 Value) 2, Date Night … Continue reading School Auction Help!
Philadelphia Flower Show
I had such a wonderful time at the Philadelphia Flower Show last week! Many thanks to Subaru for inviting me to participate in events going on at their booth.
Free, Print-Ready Science/Reading/Writing Lesson Plans from the Georgia DOE
Last summer, the Georgia Department of Education put together a team to write a series of literacy learning cycles in the style of my Once Upon a Science Book series. These fantastic resources include a science activity, a science article with a related reading skill, a specific writing skill, and a writing assignment. They truly … Continue reading Free, Print-Ready Science/Reading/Writing Lesson Plans from the Georgia DOE
Wonderful, Wiggly Worm Books for Kids!
Every classroom needs a collection of worm (earthworm) books! Here's a set to please even the wiggliest young scientist.
Winning Worms!
I am so very pleased to learn that This is a Book to Read with a Worm has been selected as the AAAS/Subaru Hands-On Science Winner! What a treat to find my name on the same list as Ainissa Ramirez, Peter Wohlleben, and Elizabeth Rusch! https://www.aaas.org/news/aaas-and-subaru-announce-2021-awards-honoring-outstanding-science-books-young-readers
Amazing Distance Learning Adaptations from Molly Niese
Molly Niese, who has field tested my last two books, has created some amazing adaptations of readings from Once Upon an Earth Science Book. Each one is contained in a Google Slide show that students copy and complete. They open with a video showing how to use the slide show, and then have slides like … Continue reading Amazing Distance Learning Adaptations from Molly Niese
Upcoming Online Events
Details: June 20 with Belmont Books June 27 with Greenlight Books July 1 with Second Star to the Right
Live Worms on Facebook Live
My worms and I will be joining our fantastic independent children's bookstore, The Little Shop of Stories, this Saturday (June 13) at on Facebook Live. You can come, too--worms optional! https://www.facebook.com/events/1138961386466611/
Worm Activities Online!
My newest book, This is a Book to Read with a Worm, is a picture book that invites the reader to follow along with two children as they learn about an earthworm. I made a video of a few of the activities--watch them with your favorite earthworm today! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrUTqpA8lIY&feature=emb_logo While you're at it, check out … Continue reading Worm Activities Online!