Stephen T Schroth – författare

Growing Up Green allows young students (grades K-2) to build critical and creative thinking skills, while also improving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The book:

Includes 10 problem-based investigations that explore sustainability and environmental concerns. Covers topics such as reducing one''s carbon footprint, developing green manufacturing processes, initiating a recycling program, and more. Is perfect for general education classrooms, single- or multi-grade gifted classrooms, or pull-out programs. Features crosscurricular connections. Includes a list of apps, websites, and books that can be used to increase students'' understanding and curiosity.

Each investigation includes comprehensive teacher instructions, ideas for differentiation, hands-on student activities, reproducible student resources, reflection opportunities, and assessment options. The engaging investigations guide learners through the process of identifying problems, developing research questions, gathering and analyzing data, developing possible solutions, and disseminating information to others.

Grades K-2

Growing Up Green allows young students (grades K-2) to build critical and creative thinking skills, while also improving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The book:

Includes 10 problem-based investigations that explore sustainability and environmental concerns. Covers topics such as reducing one''s carbon footprint, developing green manufacturing processes, initiating a recycling program, and more. Is perfect for general education classrooms, single- or multi-grade gifted classrooms, or pull-out programs. Features crosscurricular connections. Includes a list of apps, websites, and books that can be used to increase students'' understanding and curiosity.

Each investigation includes comprehensive teacher instructions, ideas for differentiation, hands-on student activities, reproducible student resources, reflection opportunities, and assessment options. The engaging investigations guide learners through the process of identifying problems, developing research questions, gathering and analyzing data, developing possible solutions, and disseminating information to others.

Grades K-2

Who says learning can't be joyful? In a world where test scores often overshadow smiles, Supporting Children’s Holistic Development at School and Home brings a refreshing perspective: that children thrive when both their minds and hearts are nurtured.This vital resource bridges the gap between academic achievement and social-emotional growth, offering practical strategies for supporting the whole child. Drawing on research and proven practices, the book shows how cognitive development and emotional well-being work together to transform educational outcomes, revealing how play, the arts, and creative problem-solving develop critical thinking, while sharing insights for supporting diverse learners.With a focus on equity and holistic growth, this guide provides educators and parents with the knowledge to foster children who are academically successful, socially competent, and emotionally resilient.

Who says learning can't be joyful? In a world where test scores often overshadow smiles, Supporting Children’s Holistic Development at School and Home brings a refreshing perspective: that children thrive when both their minds and hearts are nurtured.This vital resource bridges the gap between academic achievement and social-emotional growth, offering practical strategies for supporting the whole child. Drawing on research and proven practices, the book shows how cognitive development and emotional well-being work together to transform educational outcomes, revealing how play, the arts, and creative problem-solving develop critical thinking, while sharing insights for supporting diverse learners.With a focus on equity and holistic growth, this guide provides educators and parents with the knowledge to foster children who are academically successful, socially competent, and emotionally resilient.

This book explores the effects of the REACH program (Recruiting and Enlightening through Access to and Communication with High-need schools), a seven-year initiative devised to help find, attract, and prepare diverse teacher candidates interested in working with young children. The book analyzes how the program, set at a national liberal arts college in the US, used the three R’s: recruitment, retention, and recognition, to successfully draw in diverse educators for young children who then go on to became leaders and role models in their schools and communities. Chapters examine ways to provide the academic, social, and enrichment supports necessary for diverse teacher candidates and identify current teacher education practices that are effective as well as opportunities for change.

This book explores the effects of the REACH program (Recruiting and Enlightening through Access to and Communication with High-need schools), a seven-year initiative devised to help find, attract, and prepare diverse teacher candidates interested in working with young children. The book analyzes how the program, set at a national liberal arts college in the US, used the three R’s: recruitment, retention, and recognition, to successfully draw in diverse educators for young children who then go on to became leaders and role models in their schools and communities. Chapters examine ways to provide the academic, social, and enrichment supports necessary for diverse teacher candidates and identify current teacher education practices that are effective as well as opportunities for change.

This book explores the phenomenon of outdoor education, an approach that permits children from all backgrounds to explore environmental, sustainability, and other issues facing them and their communities. Organized around both the conceptual and the practical issues facing school leaders interested in outdoor education, the book provides a wealth of resources for those interested in implementing outdoor education in their schools or classrooms. Infinitely flexible, outdoor education provides a lens through which teachers may explore any content area with any age group of children. Providing readers with both the theoretical underpinnings that support place-based curriculum as well as practical ways to implement an outdoor education program, the book also provides seven case studies that examine the issues facing school leaders desiring to make such a change. Outdoor Education: A Pathway to Experiential, Environmental, and Sustainable Learning guides those interested inexploring outdoor education through the curricular, instructional, and policy considerations needed to accomplish this goal.

This book explores the phenomenon of outdoor education, an approach that permits children from all backgrounds to explore environmental, sustainability, and other issues facing them and their communities. Organized around both the conceptual and the practical issues facing school leaders interested in outdoor education, the book provides a wealth of resources for those interested in implementing outdoor education in their schools or classrooms. Infinitely flexible, outdoor education provides a lens through which teachers may explore any content area with any age group of children. Providing readers with both the theoretical underpinnings that support place-based curriculum as well as practical ways to implement an outdoor education program, the book also provides seven case studies that examine the issues facing school leaders desiring to make such a change. Outdoor Education: A Pathway to Experiential, Environmental, and Sustainable Learning guides those interested inexploring outdoor education through the curricular, instructional, and policy considerations needed to accomplish this goal.