No Tricks, Just Treats: STEAM-Infused Books and Experiences To Engage Your Learners This Fall
This month's selection of picture books features captivating stories with multicultural perspectives and vibrant illustrations, perfect for
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Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
Connecting STEM/STEAM Experiences and Multicultural Children's Literature for Engaged and Joyful Learning for Students And Teachers
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Diane Schnoor
- May 31
- 4 min
Math+Literacy=An Exciting STEM Combo
Often, as educators, we feel overwhelmed when we start thinking about connecting math and literacy and STEM.
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Diane Schnoor
- May 16
- 4 min
Weaving Words and Science with Typewriter Poet and Children's Book Author Megan Benedict
In a world that often places poetry and science at opposite ends of the educational spectrum, Megan Benedict, a typewriter poet and...
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Diane Schnoor
- May 7
- 2 min
Happy Earth Day! Teaching STEAM and Nature's Lessons on Grandfather Mountain
On a recent trip to Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina, I had the opportunity to explore a fascinating narrative. This story was the...
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Diane Schnoor
- May 7
- 4 min
Connecting in A Challenging Climate: Conversations with The One and Only Katherine Applegate
Podcast Update: Welcome Back, Katherine! In the realm of children's literature, few authors can claim the power to stir the hearts of...
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Diane Schnoor
- May 1
- 3 min
Fostering Global Citizens: Innovative Early Childhood Education Strategies
Have you ever wondered how the seeds of global citizenship are planted in the minds of our youngest learners? Kennesaw State University...
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Diane Schnoor
- Apr 8
- 4 min
The Cicadas Are Coming! Everything You Need To Prepare for the Once-In-Our-Lifetime Cicada Convergence
The Cicadas Are Coming!!! It's a once-in-our-lifetime opportunity to observe and take part in citizen science with your class. Not since...
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Diane Schnoor
- Mar 28
- 3 min
The Poetry of Growing Up: Award-Winning Author ALICIA D. WILLIAMS Talks Black Boyhood, Masculinity, Parenting and Creativity in Her New Novel in Verse, MID-AIR
When we think of masculinity, particularly in young Black boys, society has painted a very specific, often limiting picture. But what...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 28
- 2 min
Schools in Parks: Making STEAM Education Natural AND Fun!
This week, we journey where the classroom reaches the sky, and every leaf turns the page to a new experience. On this week's podcast, we...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 21
- 6 min
Giving Voice to Joy, Beauty, and Anxiety: Adventures with Award-Winning Author Hena Khan
In today's society, childhood anxiety is increasingly visible, as more young people and their families find themselves grappling with...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Graphic Novels as Gateways: Sparking STEM Discoveries with Jason M. Burns
Explore the integration of storytelling and STEM with Jason M. Burns. His comics aren't just for fun—they're gateways to learning and...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 8
- 2 min
Empowering Educators and Igniting Passion-Driven Learning with Dr. Kimberly Johnson
How can educators embrace their crucial role in shaping lives and communities? Meet motivational speaker, author, and educational leader...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 2
- 2 min
A Cosmic Quest for Knowledge with Author, Podcast Host, and Fellow STEM Geek Jen Swanson
Get ready to blast off into a world where science meets storytelling with our special guest Jen Swanson, the NASA STEMfluencer who is...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 2
- 2 min
THIS OPERATION IS HOT. WE ARE A GO. Join the Mission Manhattan tour with NYT Best Selling Author James Ponti
Have you ever wondered how a childhood filled with reading struggles could blossom into a career of crafting captivating stories for...
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Diane Schnoor
- Dec 13, 2023
- 2 min
STEAMING into Iceland with Early Childhood STEAM Specialist Katherine Mohr
Join Dr. Diane on the Adventures in Learning podcast as she delves into the extraordinary world of STEAMing Into Iceland with early...
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Diane Schnoor
- Dec 5, 2023
- 2 min
The Wonder of Words: Adventures with Author BETH FERRY
I was so blessed to add Beth Ferry to my life at the Shenandoah University Children's Literature conference last summer. At lunch, I was...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 31, 2023
- 15 min
The Penguin Guy: Antarctic Adventures with Guillaume de Remacle
It's NONFICTION NOVEMBER! Join us for an Antarctic adventure with the Penguin Guy, Guillaume de Remacle! Dive into a world of penguins,...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 25, 2023
- 4 min
Spooktacular Halloween BOOOOOK and STEAM Connections
Looking for captivating books and fun STEAM-based experiences to enjoy this Halloween? Look no further! We've handpicked a selection of...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 23, 2023
- 11 min
STEAM-Powered Transformation: Abigail Gómez and the Art of Learning
Get ready for an artistic adventure with Abigail Gómez, the force behind Arte Libre VA! Explore the fusion of STEM and the arts, discover...
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Diane Schnoor
- Oct 20, 2023
- 2 min
Spooktacular Book Birthday -- Meet Witch and Wombat Author/Illustrator Ashley Belote
Witch and Wombat is kind of based on myself as a kid. I spent pretty much my entire childhood asking for a cat, but we couldn't have one...
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