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Facing The Storms When Empathy Is Under Attack
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...
Diane Schnoor
Jun 103 min read
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Up Periscope Give-Away and 5 STEAM Educators and STEAMfluencers To Know
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
Diane Schnoor
Dec 4, 20245 min read
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Math+Literacy=An Exciting STEM Combo
Often, as educators, we feel overwhelmed when we start thinking about connecting math and literacy and STEM.
Diane Schnoor
May 31, 20244 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Apr 8, 20244 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Feb 8, 20242 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Dec 5, 20232 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 25, 20234 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Becoming Vanessa Brantley-Newton: She's the Queen of Kindergarten (And Everywhere Else)
Dream big. And when you dream big, dream bigger. Dream so big it scares you. That's when you know you're on the right track. -- Vanessa...
Diane Schnoor
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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How Can We Use Music and Storytelling for Connected Learning?
Meet Wincey Terry-Bryant, an incredible, knock your socks off edutainer who knows how to connect history, STEM, cultural, and the...
Diane Schnoor
Aug 3, 20238 min read
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Building an Antiracist Early Childhood Environment: Adventures in Learning with Alyssa Dituro
If we want to be the change in the world as the adult, first we have to look at ourselves and say, this is something we value, and then...
Diane Schnoor
May 9, 202318 min read
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Harnessing STEM in Informal Learning -- Adventures with Ray and Kahla DeSmit
In today's blog, we meet a power couple who really know how to connect STEM experiences and picture books for powerful 21st century...
Diane Schnoor
Apr 14, 202333 min read
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Nature Resources for Early Childhood
How do we connect multicultural picture books with STEM to help very young children engage in active discovery and enthusiastic learning...
Diane Schnoor
Apr 5, 20233 min read
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Nurtured Noggins: Adventures in Early Learning Making, Tinkering, and STEM with Ann McKitrick
In today's podcast episode, we visit with parenting expert, coach, blogger, and podcast host of Parenting in the First Three Years, Ann...
Diane Schnoor
Mar 28, 202317 min read
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How NOT to be the Monster at the End of Your Book: STEAM, Dreams, and The Arts
Meet Broadway Actress and Entrepreneur Denise Summerford On this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we chat with...
Diane Schnoor
Mar 23, 20237 min read
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Stories Change And Improve Us: Meet Alicia D. Williams, author of The Talk and Genesis Begins Again
What brings award-winning author Alica D Williams joy? Bubble baths, her daughter's smile, and authentic connections, for starters....
Diane Schnoor
Feb 21, 202320 min read
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Children Are Natural Scientists: Building Powerful Early Childhood Experiences
Learning through play is the hallmark of Millbrook Community Preschool, an innovative preschool program currently celebrating its 16th...
Diane Schnoor
Jan 18, 202318 min read
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Open the Doors and Open the Mind: Adventures with Dr. Mary Payton, STEM Leader, Author, Radio Host
Happy New Year, and welcome to Season 2 of the Adventures in Learning podcast and blog. Our very first guest of 2023 is Dr. Mary Payton....
Diane Schnoor
Jan 4, 202320 min read
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Happily Ever Resilient: Adventures in Learning with Dr. Stephanie Goloway
Adventures in Learning Podcast -- Season 1, Episode 7 Host: Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor; Special Guest: Dr. Stephanie Goloway Link to full...
Diane Schnoor
Sep 13, 202228 min read
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