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The One and Only Katherine Applegate
Pour yourself a cup of coffee and join me for a chat with rock star Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate as we celebrate the book...
Diane Schnoor
Sep 12, 202320 min read
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Shining a Light on Untold Stories: Celebrating the Book Birthday of Kin: Rooted in Hope
Join me for a conversation with award-winning author and illustrator duo CAROLE BOSTON WEATHERFORD and JEFFERY BOSTON WEATHERFORD (and...
Diane Schnoor
Sep 3, 202317 min read
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She's STEMspirational! Meet Teen Inventor Lydia Denton
She's STEMspirational! Meet youth inventor Lydia Denton. At 15, she's already been honored for many of her inventions, including the Beat...
Diane Schnoor
Aug 29, 202310 min read
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STEM Superstar Covey Denton shares strategies for funding your classroom dreams!
On this episode of the Adventures in Learning podcast, we talk to somebody who is very near and dear to my heart. Meet my heart sister,...
Diane Schnoor
Aug 22, 202319 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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Changing Perspectives Through Picture Books -- Adventures with Author/Illustrator Corinna Luyken
Corinna Luyken joins us to share her journey and the story behind her latest book, ABC and You and Me. This delightful picture book...
Diane Schnoor
Jun 6, 202325 min read
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Fractured Fairy Tales, Cicada Symphonies, Leprechaun Traps, & Kid Scientists: Meet Author Sue Fliess
Welcome to Adventures in Learning, where curiosity and connection lead to exciting discoveries. In this episode, we delve into the world...
Diane Schnoor
May 30, 202322 min read
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Edutainment and STEM for All --Adventures with DLR Foundation Director Shaakira Hardy
What is an edutainer? How do we use entertainment to inspire STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education for and...
Diane Schnoor
May 23, 202318 min read
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Adventures in Learning with NAMI Virginia's Miranda Schnoor
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Miranda Schnoor works for NAMI, the National Alliance of Mental Illness. As NAMI Virginia’s...
Diane Schnoor
May 13, 202319 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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Good Morning, Antarctica! Polar Adventures in Learning with Phil Hunter
When I traveled to Antarctica on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with my father and sister last December, we were fortunate enough to have...
Diane Schnoor
May 1, 202322 min read
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Culture, Astrophysics, and Chickens: Adventures in Learning with Author Teresa Robeson
Teresa Robeson is the APALA Picture Book Award-winning author of Queen of Physics (also ILA Nonfiction PB Honor and NCTE Orbis Pictus...
Diane Schnoor
Apr 24, 202319 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Apr 17, 202320 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 13, 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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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...
Diane Schnoor
Apr 4, 202329 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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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...
Diane Schnoor
Mar 21, 202324 min read
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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...
Diane Schnoor
Mar 8, 202319 min read
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