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Establishing close communication with families is an objective for early childhood educators and the programs they work in (NAEYC, ECERS-R, Head Start). You might be connecting with family members when greeting children at the door...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Are You and Your Students Ready for the Astronomical Event of the Decade?
On August 21, 2017, the United States will be treated to the first total eclipse of the Sun visible in the country in almost 40 years. ...
By Guest Blogger
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Sound inquiry–open exploration and direct teaching?
As early childhood educators, no matter what program we teach in or administer, we want to help children build knowledge of the world through experiences, teacher-supported investigations, and direct teaching. A conversation I had recently with a tea...
By Peggy Ashbrook
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Calls for Papers for NSTA Journals
Do you have a great science teaching idea you want to share with peers? If so, consider writing for NSTA’s journals. Calls for papers for NSTA’s science education journals are online. The NSTA journals cover all grade levels, so no matte...
By Korei Martin
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Should I present at a conference?
My colleagues and I recently attended an NSTA conference. On the way home as we discussed what we learned, they suggested I share some of the successful activities I do in the classroom, but I’m not sure that others would be interested. Plus, I’d...
By Mary Bigelow
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NSTA President Carolyn Hayes Says Thank You to Our Volunteers
On behalf of the staff of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and our leadership team, I would like to thank the following members of our Board, Council, Standing Committees, Advisory Boards, and Panels whose terms of appointment end on ...
By Guest Blogger
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ESSA Webinar and Rally on Capitol Hill
Update on Every Student Succeeds Act...
By Jodi Peterson
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Would you like to inspire students to be better writers while you incorporate new strategies into your teaching to assess their scientific understanding? Katie Coppens’ new NSTA Press book, Creative Writing in Science, provides engaging literary ex...
By Carole Hayward
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Questions and discussions about safety are often seen in the NSTA e-mail listserves and discussion forums. Each month, columns on safety in the science classroom/lab are featured in NSTA’s Science Scope (Scope on Safety) and The Science Teacher (Sa...
By Mary Bigelow
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The last days of the school year
I’m looking for suggestions for what to do during the last week of school, after final exams are over. I teach high school chemistry. —T., Maryland...
By Mary Bigelow
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Using museums, the community and playfulness to bring STEM concepts to life
Please welcome guest blogger, Brooke Shoemaker, who brings her museum education expertise to The Early Years blog. Brooke was a pre-k classroom educator at the Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (SEEC) in Washington, D.C. for four years, before jo...
By Peggy Ashbrook