Stories in Sustainability & Science Hi Reader, Guess what? I’m headed back to the classroom! I accepted a K-8 STEM teacher position at a local school, which means that I’ll be able to create, test, revamp, and evaluate my science and sustainability lessons and share all of them with you! Foster Climate Literate Learners This summer, I’ve been testing science tools and resources that I may want to use in my classroom. I’ve found a board game that teaches players about the nuances contributing...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Stories in Sustainability & Science Hi Reader, I know what you might be thinking… “How do shopping and teaching STEM go together?” If you are looking for practical examples of how STEM skills can be applied to our daily lives, look no further than your local refill store! You can explore concepts in Chemistry, Physics, Math, and Materials Science all while browsing the aisles. “HOW am I supposed to do this, Jess?” I’m so glad you asked. I’ve got it all outlined for you below. Teaching STEM...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Stories in Sustainability & Science Hi friends! Just a quick note to remind you that Earth Day is this upcoming Monday, April 22nd. If you’re in need of a simple, stress-free activity for your kids or students, I’ve got a printable coloring book for you! For less than a cup of coffee, your learners can creatively explore concepts such as secondhand shopping, composting, reusing, and growing things, just to name a few! If you’ve already purchased your copy - THANK YOU THANK YOU! As you know,...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Stories in Sustainability & Science Hi Reader, Whether you’re a teacher looking for an easy Earth Day classroom activity, a parent seeking a fun sustainability project for your children at home, or a person that enjoys the therapeutic practice of coloring, my printable coloring book is for you! My Earth Day coloring book features twelve beautifully illustrated pages highlighting vital environmental themes, such as composting, planting trees, shopping secondhand, and choosing to reuse. You’re...
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Stories in Sustainability & Science Hi friends! If you spent time staring up at the solar eclipse like I did yesterday, you probably have some protective glasses lying around your house this morning. Don’t throw them out! If your solar eclipse glasses are still in good condition (i.e. no one poked holes in the lens or ripped them apart) you can donate them to be used by school children in Latin America to view an eclipse this October! More Info on Donating Solar Eclipse Glasses Moon Phases...
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Stories in Sustainability & Science Hi Reader, Happy Earth Month! This month, I’ll share some ways you can take positive planetary action in your community with your learners. To kick things off, I wanted to tell you about one of my personal experiences volunteering with my kids. My daughter and son started volunteering with me at our local children’s food pantry a few years ago. Prior to their volunteer work, they had little knowledge of what true hunger was or were aware that kids in their...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Stories in Sustainability & Science This week I learned something so simple, I don’t know how I hadn’t thought of it myself. You can dye hard boiled eggs with 4 simple ingredients: baking soda, food coloring, water, and vinegar! Not only did our eggs turn out beautifully, but mixing the baking soda paint (a base) with the acidic vinegar reinforced the science principles of chemical reactions and acid/base chemistry! Watch my quick “How To” Video Egg Carton Blooms Need a simple spring craft to...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Stories in Sustainability & Science Hey Reader, Have you ever made a fruit-powered clock? This week, I taught my small group of homeschool students how to transform a fruit into a power source for a digital clock using one lemon and some simple circuitry! Building the clock takes less than 5 minutes and provides an excellent way to discuss the chemistry and physics principles at work. Check out my latest post that walks you through the process step by step, including free student printables....
7 months ago • 1 min read
Stories in Sustainability & Science I know I do! After the immensely positive response I got from talking about my new favorite children's book, "Composting for Community," I decided to curate a list of composting education resources to accompany the book! I've included book recommendations, hands-on activities, video tutorials, games, printable worksheets, and coloring pages. Even better, most of these resources are absolutely FREE or easily accessible through your community or school 16...
7 months ago • 1 min read