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Some bits and pieces gleaned from listserves, blogs, and tweets– Professional development...
By Mary Bigelow
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By Ken Roberts
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Gentle readers, here are two opportunities for us to be part of a larger professional community. For just 24 hours, beginning 9:00 a.m. on Monday, NST...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Anecdotes from parents: what is important from the child’s viewpoint
It is always nice to hear from the parents of my students: Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Wanted to share with you Sasha’s painting....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Report from the NAEYC 2011 national conference
Being away from my daily routine is both exciting and a little anxiety-producing, as in Look at all the other early childhood educators who are attend...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Photography in the science classroom
My school is offering “mini-grants” to teachers. It’s not a lot of money, but every little bit counts these days. I want to apply fo...
By Mary Bigelow
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The Great Beyond: why e-reader tablets matter in science education
It seems with each passing week, another tablet (computer?) is announced, reviewed, and sits on the store shelf. At last count, there are 54 options ...
By Martin Horejsi
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Intergenerational science activities
My school is planning an Intergenerational Day, in which students invite grandparents or other guests to attend school for part of the day. We’r...
By Mary Bigelow
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Early childhood teachers respond to request for resources on Earth and Life Science
Children observe and document seasonal changes as they begin to learn how living organisms respond to their environment....
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Science and engineering that helped win a war: Reflections on Veterans Day
Being part of a military family, Veterans Day holds special significance for me. Members of my family have served in the Coast Guard, Navy, and Army. ...
By Claire Reinburg
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Off to the races with physics!
I enjoyed watching auto races as a child, so I decided to check out Norm Barstow’s session, Elastic Power: Wind Up Your Engines and Explore (a.k...
By Debra Shapiro
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Steve Rich’s early morning NSTA Press Session in New Orleans “Bringing Outdoor Science Into Your Classroom” drew teachers eager to explore strat...
By Claire Reinburg