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NSTA Press Book
Bringing STEM to the Elementary Classroom
Many resources help you encourage young children to learn about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But only this book of quality STEM experiences was curated by the veteran educator who edits Science and Children, NSTA’s award-winni...
NSTA Press Book
Science Learning in the Early Years: Activities for PreK-2
REVERE Award Winner, PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers!...
By Peggy Ashbrook
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Roly-Poly Pill Bugs
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. In this month’s column, students learn through observation and investigation how a pill bug senses and reacts to its environment....
Journal Article
The Early Years: Encouraging Curiosity
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month's column describes an activity that will connect families to children’s learning at school by posing questions for them to answer together....
NSTA Kids
La próxima vez que veas una puesta del sol
A 2014 Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12!2014 Winner of the REVERE Award from PreK-12 Learning Group, Association of American Publishers! “Next time you see a sunset, stop and sit down for a while.”...
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: Humans and the Earth
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. Elementary students are beginning to understand the Earth’s natural processes and humans’ impact on the Earth. Humans need the natural resources that the Earth produces, use the...
Journal Article
The Early Years: Composting With Children
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue introduces students to the concept of decomposition and the process of composting....
Journal Article
Teaching Through Trade Books: The Science of Art
This column includes activities inspired by children’s literature. This month’s issue allows students to explore the components of STEAM through a favorite art supply, the crayon, and a beloved American tradition, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Pa...
Journal Article
The Early Years: Fostering Environmental Stewardship
This column discusses resources and science topics related to students in grades preK to 2. This month’s issue includes an activity that aims to strengthen teachers’ awareness of how children learn in the STEAM disciplines as they explore a natur...