Welcome to the Wonder House: Adventures with Author and Illustrator Deborah Freedman
In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we speak with beloved children's book author and illustrator Deborah Freedman. You...
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Diane Schnoor
- Apr 13
- 33 min
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...
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Diane Schnoor
- Apr 5
- 3 min
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...
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Diane Schnoor
- Apr 4
- 29 min
Captain Antarctica: Meet Real Life Superhero Sean McBride
How often in life do you get to meet a real life superhero? Strap in for a fun ride with Captain Antarctica, aka Sean McBride. A former...
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Diane Schnoor
- Mar 28
- 17 min
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...
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Diane Schnoor
- Mar 23
- 7 min
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...
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Diane Schnoor
- Mar 21
- 24 min
Soar With Alison Green Myers
Soar today with our very special guest Alison Green Myers, whose first book for middle grade readers, A Bird Will Soar, received the...
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Diane Schnoor
- Mar 8
- 19 min
Antarctic Adventures with Joyful World Traveler Georgina "Gigi" Satchell
In this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we meet joyful world traveler Georgina "Gigi" Satchell. I met Gigi on deck as we...
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Diane Schnoor
- Mar 1
- 21 min
Polar Adventures in Learning with Ocean Youth Academy's Gaby Pilson
On today's Adventure in Learning podcast, we meet Gaby Pilson, a guide and outdoor educator with a passion for introducing people to the...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 21
- 20 min
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....
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 14
- 16 min
Falling in Love With Science: Adventures in Learning with Science Editor in Chief H. Holden Thorp
And so you have some checklist of all these things that you have to teach your students, and nowhere on there does it say teach them how...
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Diane Schnoor
- Feb 7
- 19 min
Stories That Stretch The Imagination: Adventures in Learning with Newbery Honor Winner Jasmine Warga
Hippos named Fiona, whether robots feel afraid, stories as gateways for building empathy and compassion, and creatively avoiding silos...
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Diane Schnoor
- Jan 31
- 12 min
Storytelling As a Key To Learning: Adventures with Nicole Flores Jara
"We are part of the universe." She loves leopard seals and cormorants even more than penguins -- and she tells an amazing and engaging...
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Diane Schnoor
- Jan 24
- 16 min
Nina Draws Scientists We Should Have Learned About in School, But Probably Didn't
Meet Nina Chhita, the creator of the popular @nina.draws.scientists If you love history and you are fascinated by women in STEM, you...
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Diane Schnoor
- Jan 18
- 18 min
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...
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Diane Schnoor
- Jan 8
- 20 min
Seeking Light in Dark Times: Conversation with Bishop Doug Fisher of Western Massachusetts
Where do we go for hope in dark times? In this special conversation with Bishop Doug Fisher (Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts),...
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Diane Schnoor
- Jan 3
- 20 min
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....
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Diane Schnoor
- Dec 4, 2022
- 24 min
Bring on the Drama! Picture Books & STEAM as Theatrical Experiences: Adventures with Jenna Barricklo
A picture book is a perfect theatrical experience, especially in the hands of Charleston Stage's Jenna Barricklo. Jenna is not only an...
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Diane Schnoor
- Dec 2, 2022
- 18 min
Outside the Box: Adventures with Chris Kesler
S1 E 20 Adventures in Learning Podcast Host: Dr Diane Jackson Schnoor Guest: Chris Kesler, Founder and CEO, Kesler Science It will not...
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Diane Schnoor
- Nov 29, 2022
- 18 min
Steve Spangler: Adventures in STEM Learning
Building Wonder and Discovery Through Engagement and Connection with "America's Science Teacher" Podcast Episode S1 E19 Host: Dr Diane...
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