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

What are some of your favorite STEM picture books for younger children?

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?

How would you teach fourth grade students how to write an argumentative essay using and citing evidence?

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