A Masterclass in Teaching from Mission Control Like many others, I was glued to live coverage of the Artemis II mission all last week. As I listened to Mission Control and the Science Team interact with the astronauts, I quickly realized I was obs...

Artemis II made me marvel, laugh, cry, and reflect on excellent science teaching. Read more in my latest blog post! www.jessicafriesgaither.com/single-post/...

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Those salmon fritters look amazing!! Any chance you’d share the recipe?

Picture Books and Primary Sources: Christmas Bird Count The Christmas Bird Count, originally the Christmas Bird Census, is the longest-running citizen science project in the world. In 1900, Frank Chapman, an ornithologist at the American Museum of Natural ...

Starting a new blog post series on pairing primary sources and picture books! Jump on over to my blog to read and subscribe! #kidlit #primarysources #science

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🆕 on #LitLinks: Explore shades of meaning in #STEM lit using synonyms
"When situated alongside a NF STEM PB, the activity allows teachers to address ELA standards while also building science content knowledge."
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So Rude: Animals Behaving Badly! Book Chat and Review with Jessica Fries-Gaither by Kathy Halsey It’s always a treat when an author friend has a new book drop and wants to share it with the GROG. This week’s treat from Jessica Fries-Gait...

@jessicafgwrites.bsky.social shares a creepy browseable nonfiction picture book about animal behaviors. Get ready to be amazed and horrified this Halloween season and every season. Get tips on research and writing nonfiction, too.
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This year’s Lower School faculty Halloween theme: Art. Happy Halloween from Georgia O’Keefe’s piece, The Red Poppy. It was fun to make! And yes, I know Halloween is actually tomorrow. Central Ohio is weird and trick-or-treat is tonight, so we celebrated at school today as well. 🎃👻💀

Q&A with Jessica Fries-Gaither about her new children's picture book, SO RUDE!.
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the US profoundly needs a children's rights movement. children are not property... they deserve opportunity and learning and autonomy and security.... and our country just does not acknowledge this

I Followed My Curiosity—And Look Where It Took Me | Teaching with the Library An Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow (2024/25) reflects on the experiences she had during her fellowship at the Library of Congress.

My retrospective post about my experience as an #einsteinfellows24 at the Library of Congress published today. What a year it was!

A special hat tip to National Geographic Explorer Tara Roberts for unknowingly helping me structure a tricky 500 words!

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Fall 2025 Book Buzz Editor Preview | New Picture Books from Carolrhoda Book and Millbrook Press YouTube video by LernerPublishing

Wondering about our Fall 2025 picture books and nonfiction? I've got just the preview for you! With gnomes, scientists, activists, rude animals, breathtaking landscapes, and much more!

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First day/last day as #einsteinfellows24 at the Library of Congress with @mathillustrated.bsky.social. My heart is full. More reflection to come. 💛

LitLinks: Help students practice the art of asking questions Asking and answering questions is at the heart of every scientific practice, whether in a classroom or in a research laboratory--and a key literacy skill.

I’m over at Patricia Newman’s blog today, talking about how to help students improve their observation and questioning skills. Check it out and share with a teacher you know! #kidlit www.patriciamnewman.com/litlinks-gre...

A top staffer to Sen. Tina Smith emailed Sen. Mike Lee’s top staffers on Monday about “how much additional pain you’ve caused on an unspeakably horrific weekend”

Via Sam Stein on twitter

Pre-order from my favorite children’s indie bookstore, Cover to Cover:
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So Rude!: Animals Behaving Badly Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior.

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I’m so excited to share the cover for my next book, So Rude! Animals Behaving Badly. Audience: K-3

Grownups say, “Be on your best behavior." But in the animal world, rudeness sometimes rules the day!

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Hey @5calls.org — I’m surprised you don’t have “stand up for the Library of Congress” on your list of issues given what’s happened in the last week.

I’m sorry…what??

Photo of Senator Chris Van Hollen with Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.

Storytime and Craft Morning

DMV area friends, Linda Heyniger Olliver and I will be at Charm City Books in Baltimore on Saturday, April 19 for story time and a craft around our latest book, Wild Wonderings: Scientists and Their Questions. We'd love it if you joined us or shared!

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Presentation 2 ✔️
Had a pretty full house and great engagement.
One more to go…
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Good morning #NSTAPhilly25! Join me in room 204 C to talk about the nature of science, the practices of scientists, and kids books!

We have too many sessions to show in one post!

It's National Science Teaching Association's conference week, and many of the 2024-2025 Albert Einstein Fellows will be there to share their expertise. We'd love to see you at one or more of our sessions and posters.

Will we see you in Philadelphia?

#einsteinfellows24 #NSTASpring25 #Philly25

Capture the First Signs of Spring with Nature Drawings | Minerva’s Kaleidoscope Learn more about three female scientists who observed and drew nature, broadening the public's understanding of insects, birds, and fungi.

Celebrate the first day of spring and Women’s History Month by learning about some very talented naturalists and artists, thanks to primary sources from the Library of Congress. Maybe you’ll be inspired to create your own masterpieces!

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A Close Look at Caterpillars: Maria Merian’s Metamorphosis Meets Modern Science | Guardians of Memory Pioneering 17th century natural scientist, artist, and engraver Maria Sibylla Merian traveled to Suriname to observe and collect insect specimens. In 1705, she published a book, Metamorphosis Insector...

I've been working on a fascinating project at the Library of Congress since this fall, but haven't shared much about it because I wanted to get to a place where I could tell more of the story. Finally, I can. Check out this co-authored blog post! #einsteinfellows24

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I'm looking forward to the NSTA National Conference in Philadelphia, PA next week! Join me at one of my sessions, or stop by the Library of Congress booth in the exhibit hall! #NSTA #einsteinfellows24

Friends, a small favor: If you've read and enjoyed one or more of my books, might you consider writing a review on any or all of the following websites: Goodreads, Amazon, NSTA, Barnes and Noble? A review doesn't have to be long -- even a sentence will do -- and is so helpful. Thanks! #kidlit

March 14. 3.14. Pi Day, Albert Einstein’s birthday, and exactly one year from the phone call that set me on this path. Had to commemorate it. Thankful for friends who share their costumes! #einsteinfellows24