I love incorporating read alouds when I'm teaching math and science. As a math interventionist I've used quite a few in the past few years, but as I step into the role as a STEM Coach, I'd like to come up with some science texts that discuss science topics that are good for Kinder through 5th grade. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!

How can I design hands-on, inquiry-based science activities that engage young learners in exploring the world around them?

One of our first units in our knowledge block is nursery rhymes and fables. How can I make learning about these more interactive for my students? I am planning on having them create a "knowledge notebook" where they get a copy of the nursery rhyme and can illustrate it and are able to revisit it. I am also going to use AI to have my students interview some of the nursery rhyme characters (Humpty Dumpty, Jack and Jill, etc.) to ask them about their actions. Are there other ideas you might have that I could try?

I am looking for some new loose parts! Do you have any favorites or recommendations?

What are some ideas or lessons you do with students for Earth Day or Arbor Day?

How do you help your students engage with not so exciting content?