PPS Lessons

Using Children's Books to Inspire STEM Learning, Grades K-5

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Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek!

[National Science Teaching Association @NSTA]

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek from NSTA! We’re celebrating ALL #educators, but especially #science educators who spark curiosity, inspire discovery, and shape the future, one experiment, question, and "aha!" moment at a time. See https://t.co/MyohUqLJ8N. #ScienceTeacher

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

Thank you to the fabulous @viviankirkfield, the hardworking judges, and the many generous donors for making the #50PreciousWords contest possible each year!

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

Finally saw the Northern Lights! Lebanon, Ohio #Auroraborealis

[NWS Northern Indiana @NWSIWX]

If you're seeing the Northern Lights tonight, here's an explainer of how the different colors can appear! We are currently seeing a vivid display of pinks and greens here at the office!

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Great write-up from Chaminade U. about using Picture-Perfect STEM Lessons and multicultural children’s literature such as Drum Dream Girl to teach STEM. 📚

#STEMeducation #KidLit #PictureBooks @margaritapoet @EmilyMorganNTYS @LeighAnsberry

https://t.co/936IIKzNY1

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

We’re talking about the Moon and the Science and Engineering Practices with Chaminade University pre-service teachers today. Go out and look at the Supermoon and the partial lunar eclipse tonight! And check out “A Moon of My Own” and “Next Time You See the Moon.” #KidLit #STEM

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How to Make Reading Fun Again!

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

TIPS: Keep book selections current; surround kids w/ positive messages about reading; teach them how to do a 1-min. book talk; let them write shelf copy about books; & let them express their opinions—positive or negative—about what they read. #KidLit #MG

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Another fun workshop this morning with Kansas teachers talking about how to integrate STEM and children’s literature! @ksdehq @frizzlerichard

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A nice morning with Kansas teachers learning about STEM, children’s literature, and elephants! Thanks for the opportunity (& providing free books for participants @frizzlerichard 🤗)

@ksdehq #STEM #STEMeducation #KidLit @elephantvoices

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Started the day with a great group of Kansas educators! (“You get a book, and you get a book, and you get a book!” Thank you @frizzlerichard 🤗)

#STEM #STEMeducation #KidLit @ksdehq

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Metacognition is a critical skill in both reading and sense-making!

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🔎 These sentence stems, via T @emilyfranESL, offer Ss the tools to examine their own thinking.

#InstantPD

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Reading aloud is magic. 🪄

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

"The almost magical power of storytelling to transform and heal" is one of the best reasons I've seen for reading aloud to your students throughout the school day and across all subject areas. Reading aloud is magic. 🪄
#KidLit

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Nice erosion demo!

[HOW THINGS WORK @HowThingsWork_]

The difference vegetation can make when it comes to soil erosion 🌱

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Fun Fact: Quicksand is a colloid of water and sand, silt, or clay. This non-Newtonian fluid can look like a solid when undisturbed (think Oobleck), but can quickly lose viscosity when stepped on. Luckily, it is impossible for a human to sink entirely due to its higher density!

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

In the 60's, quicksand was a recurring element in movies and TV. In my mind it was a clear and present danger so I learned how to survive it (don't panic, lie on back to distribute weight). I was also afraid of the Bermuda Triangle, razor blades in candy bars, and Charles Manson.

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This looks great! @BAndersonWriter
https://t.co/BoufHqeikO

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K-2 STEM books aligned to NGSS now available! https://t.co/PUeZXkfQXi

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

April was brilliant, kind, and funny. She inspired everyone she met to look at nature with a sense of wonder. ❤️

[K. Leigh Ansberry | Kidlit Author @LeighAnsberry]

Happy #Eclipse Day to those who celebrate! Nothing but blue skies and sun here in beautiful Lebanon, #Ohio. Less than 2 hours to totality! 🌞

Seen on my walk today:

[National Science Teaching Association @NSTA]

Mark Rober and @crunchlabs announced at #NSTASpring24 thst he is partnering with NSTA and producing Class Crunch Labs

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We may not be in Denver for the @NSTA National Conference, but our new Children's Book Packs and ClassPacks are making a splash! #STEMeducation