Blog & Podcast Show Notes

I am a huge proponent of the literacy gains (fluency,  comprehension, vocabulary, connection) that accompany a  good interactive picture book read aloud. These strategies can  be adopted for all ages – picture books are for everyone, from preschool to adults.  When Jason and Kate invited me to be on their delightful Dear Santa podcast (Episode 11) , we talked about how picture books can help create core memories for families for years to come. We continued that conversation

Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor ready to take you on an Adventure in Learning to the Galápagos Islands. In this series of posts, I'd like to take you along with me on a magical Adventure in Learning to the Galápagos Islands . Each post will focus on aspects of the biomes, habitats, plants, and animals that call these islands home. The Galápagos Islands are a magical place where nature has been largely left alone (97 percent of the islands are protected park land) and carefully manag

I'm going to be sharing excerpts from the experience in South Africa with CBCC (Children's Book Creators for Conservation) and Wild...

For the next two weeks, I am on the Adventure in Learning of a lifetime with CBCC ( Children's Book Creators for Conservation ). I am...

Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor explores science and picture book connections with amazing teachers at Steve Spangler's Science in the Rockies...

Just a taste of the many ways empathy is currently under attack in our public discourse. Empathy is under attack at a time when we need...

From preschool to college, Earth Day offers so many hands-on STEAM teaching connections that build empathy, play, and literacy skills. H...

Check out this sneak peek of Home from my conversation with Matt de la Peña I just read the glorious HOME by Matt de la Peña and Loren...

Dr. Diane spending her sick week in search of the hidden life of trees? Sick Week Research: So I've been out for the count with the nasty...

Let's Start with the Valentine's Fun H ow do we connect multicultural picture books with STEAM to help children engage in active...

Groundhog's Day is a perfect time to explore and play with science, math, and literacy concepts. For nearly 20 years, I've built my preschoo

It's hard to go back to school or work after a long break. And this year, at least in the United States, back to school has been...

Have you made your 2025 sustainability resolutions yet? Check out this week's chat with Sustainability Matters PLUS 6 STEAMfluencers of 2024

Curious to see what STEAM educators are trending in the Adventures in Learning community? In part one, we take a look at five of Dr. Diane's

Curious to see what videos are trending in the Adventures in Learning community this month? Here's a list of the top 10 most watched...

Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning FAQs: Who are the programs for? What are the age ranges? What is hands-on learning?

Welcome back to the blog! Today, I’m thrilled to share highlights from my latest podcasts featuring two remarkable guests who are making...

This month's selection of picture books features captivating stories with multicultural perspectives and vibrant illustrations, perfect for

Often, as educators, we feel overwhelmed when we start thinking about connecting math and literacy and STEM.

In a world that often places poetry and science at opposite ends of the educational spectrum, Megan Benedict, a typewriter poet and...