🆕 for #edusky: 12 incredible women who put men on the moon ✏️ Ready-to-go reflection prompts on why 12 women mattered to #SpaceExploration, the challenges they faced, & how they solved problems Includes a goal-setting activity about careers in space 🚀 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13199 #TeachingSTEM

🆕 LitLinks lesson A simple way to delve into the rhythms & patterns found in both language & nature. This lesson aims to explore linguistic rhythms alongside the diverse patterns in ocean ecosystems. 🪸 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13190 @juliehonanjohnston.bsky.social @megsodano.bsky.social #edusky

So jazzed to discuss Beatrice and the Nightingale Picture This Podcast! 2️⃣ Takeaways ✅ Engaging readers involves presenting relatable characters & real-world problems. ✅ Empowering kids thru stories of civic role models to inspire them to make a difference bit.ly/4bom3fi @eastwestlit.bsky.social

"What a fun slice of Brazilian life! Clear text and vibrant illustrations work together beautifully to introduce young readers to #capoeira, a combination of dance, martial arts, & music. A must for kids who love to move!" @joanapastro.bsky.social @simonkids.bsky.social @thejumbles.bsky.social

🆕 on #LitLinks: Discover how to make tasks simpler with #STEM #kidlit about levers! Key ❓: How can a lever help lift a heavy load? ✅ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13182 @christinevanzandt.bsky.social @magiccatpublishing.bsky.social @scbwi-losangeles.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky

Engage students w/ready-to-use ideas for reducing waste, saving energy, & discussing real-world eco-issues, then turn those conversations into standards-aligned lessons that build #environmentalliteracy all year 👀 Jan issue: bit.ly/41xYwDK #greensky #edusky #TLSky #EarthDay2026 #WildlifeWednesday

Enhancing students' vocabulary from broad to precise terms is crucial in both STEM & ELA. Frequent & meaningful encounters w/biology vocab can strengthen this essential skill. 🐣 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13176 #Edusky @cpearsonauthor.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social

🪶 It never gets old: holding my newest book for the first time! Thanks for letting me celebrate with you, BlueSky friends. 💚 @eastwestlit.bsky.social #Skybrarian #TLSky #edusky

Sharks Unhooked: The Adventures of Cristina Zenato, Underwater Ranger by @patricianewman.bsky.social, illustrated by Becca Hall A fascinating look at sharks, the harm we do them, and the courage of a young woman to remove the hooks from their bodies. #sharks #picturebook #biography

Dive into writing & #STEM with this ocean-themed project-based lesson Perfect for you, #edusky Integrate #poetry, #literacyskills, & #science www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13168 @lydialukidis.bsky.social @capstonepub.bsky.social @mirandapaul.bsky.social @scbwicanadaeast.bsky.social

🎉 Happy New Year, #edusky! Head back to school with this #LitLinks lesson: How a real-world challenge can help build informational writing skills Grades 3–5 Perfect for educators looking to make informational writing meaningful, relevant, & fun! www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13156 #Skybrarians

Our ICYMThem Book List: 40+ fab #kidlit books of 2025! erindealey.com/authors-and-... @megosphere.bsky.social @stacysjensen.bsky.social @dowphumiruk.bsky.social @carolafoote.bsky.social @katelynaronson.bsky.social @mattforrestvw.bsky.social @kellycrull.bsky.social @patricianewman.bsky.social 1 /

This holiday season help children see their connections to nature! #Skybrarian #edusky #kidlit #Christmas #holidays @lernerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social Cristina Zenato #WildlifeWednesday

🆕 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." 👉🏼 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13147 @jessicafgwrites.bsky.social #edusky #Skybrarians

This sentence stem writing prompt guides students as they create concrete #poems inspired by #STEM nonfiction Artistic structure + factual content = helping learners express scientific concepts visually & verbally. buff.ly/82RVIUW @alishagabriel.bsky.social #mycology #edusky #sciencebooksforkids

🎁 It's my birthday this week & I'd like to celebrate by releasing the NEW trailer for BEATRICE AND THE NIGHTINGALE. ✔️ Available for pre-order CA residents (signed copy): bit.ly/4qyoUXQ All others: bit.ly/477XrES @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky @steamteambooks.bsky.social #Skybrarians #TLSky

Let's give a shout-out to #sustainability this holiday season! Many thanks to A Greener Life, A Greener World for inviting me to contribute to their 2025 Video Advent Calendar Watch all the videos here: agreenerlifeagreenerworld.net/2025-sustain... @carolhinz.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social

This classroom-ready lesson helps students notice details, ask meaningful questions & record their discoveries in science notebooks Integrates inquiry-based learning, writing, & scientific thinking 👉🏼 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13126 @kirstenwlarson.bsky.social @cornelia-illo.bsky.social #edusky

💖This week I'm giving thanks for the 2025 #LitLinks bloggers who contribute fascinating and FUN lessons that integrate #STEM + #ELA Read their work here: www.patriciamnewman.com/blog-4/ @lydialukidis.bsky.social @juliekidsbooks @moyuksel.bsky.social @jeannewharvey.bsky.social 🧵

What a wonderful conference! Hanging out with so many literature lovers was pure JOY! Many thanks to @eastwestlit.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social @carolhinz.bsky.social Peachtree + Margaret Quinlin ♥️

TODAY'S THE DAY, #NCTE25! Give tweens + teens the space to read, reflect, and act with BIG ISSUE NONFICTION 9:30, Room 601 🤔 Relevance to students 🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table? 🤔 Build student voice + agency 🤔 Small-group practice #NCTE2025 @jlstremer.bsky.social @ncte.org

🌟 TODAY'S THE DAY #NCTE25! REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION with NONFICTION 12:30 PM, Room 612 💡 comprehension + engagement 💡 background knowledge 💡 collaboration w/librarians 💡 ➕ hands-on DEMOS to help you engage your students with NF 👇🏼 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social

TODAY'S THE DAY #ncte25! DOUBLE THE FUN! to find cool ways to integrate #ELA + #STEM ☑️ 5 kinds of STEM #nonfiction ☑️ Hands-on activities ☑️ Multiple grade levels ☑️ Sharing & comparing ☑️ with STEM teacher Sierra Satterstrom + @shreevebooks.bsky.social @ncte.org #NCTE2025

🆕 on #LitLinks Combine literature, chemistry, and art through natural dye project in this lesson that reveals how acids and bases change colors. Perfect for #STEM learning, eco-friendly crafts 🎨 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13111 #MITKidsPress #edusky @Robertagibson.bsky.social

Give tweens + teens the space to read, reflect, and act with BIG ISSUE NONFICTION IN THE CLASSROOM 🤔 Relevance to students 🤔 How do we invite Ss to a seat at the table? 🤔 Build student voice + agency 🤔 Small-group practice #NCTE25 #NCTE2025 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @ncte.org @carolhinz.bsky.social

We're coming to #NCTE25 with loads of ideas for nonfiction! 🌟 REIMAGINING YOUR LITERACY INSTRUCTION: How NF supports: 💡 comprehension + engagement 💡 background knowledge 💡 collaboration with librarians 💡 PLUS hands-on demonstrations to help you engage your students with NF DETAILS BELOW 👇🏼 #NCTE2025

👏 Congratulations to @suzannelipshaw.bsky.social for RUGGED RAX: The Little Satellite That Could. And thanks to Suzanne for allowing me to mentor her as this wonderful #STEM story - based on her son's experience - took shape 🥳 Check it out #edusky!

Thrilled #NCTE2025 is around the corner! Check out DOUBLE THE FUN! to find cool ways to integrate #ELA + #STEM ☑️ 5 kinds of STEM #nonfiction ☑️ Hands-on activities ☑️ Multiple grade levels ☑️ Sharing & comparing ☑️ w/STEM teacher Sierra Satterstrom + @shreevebooks.bsky.social #edusky #NCTE25 @ncte.org

Discover 3 engaging syntax activities on #LitLinks to master the science of sentences! Perfect for #edusky teachers & homeschool parents, these creative exercises boost syntactic awareness, grammar skills, & writing confidence 📝 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13098 @[email protected]

"A sparkling tribute to following one's passion. Colleen Paeff's text and Ji-Hyuk Kim's illustrations shine! Curious young nature lovers will find themselves in Lynn's story and feel empowered by her drive." @colleenpaeff.bsky.social

THIS! 📣 In my session, participants will test a variety of experiments, demonstrations, & activities designed not only to teach environmental science, but to offer hope to our students. See you there! @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #nstafall25 #edusky @carolhinz.bksy.social

@patricianewman.bsky.social tells the story of Peruvian conservationist founder of Planeta Oceano, Kerstin Forsberg. highlights her work to protect the giant manta rays offering information about these amazing creatures, the ocean, & what we can do to protect it. A must read!

🆕 on #LitLinks: Help students discover how sequencing helps structure narrative nonfiction, clarify complex information, and keep readers wanting to know more! 🌱 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13086 @MeganClendenan.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #STEM #naturebooksforkids #foodsecurity

🆕 on #LitLinks! Guidance for turning observations into compelling written descriptions & building confidence. Ideal for teachers and homeschool educators aiming to strengthen language arts skills in their classroom. 🔗 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13079 @jstremer.bsky.social @steamteambooks @pbspree

History is full of weird but true stories! Lindsay Metcalf & Edwin Fotheringham do a fantastic job sharing this one with young readers. I particularly like Fotheringham's visualization of the court debate. Unique. Age appropriate. Fun to read! (I'm on Team Fruit 🍅😉) @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social

📆 📚✨Mark your calendars for BOOKFEST@BANKSTREET on November 1 — featuring keynote speaker, award-winning, New York Times-bestselling #kidlit author @halseanderson.bsky.social! ✍️REGISTER to watch Live or online: www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent... @bankstreetlibrary.bsky.social @bankstreet.edu

🆕 on #LitLinks! #edusky, let students model Earth's tilt w/everyday items & observe how sunlight changes, making seasonal differences tangible. Great for anyone teaching about astronomy, with references to Ulugh Beg & integrating ELA + STEM 🌐 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13067 @moyuksel.bsky.social

Looking for a fun way to boost public speaking skills? In this new #LitLinks lesson, kids can learn to express viewpoints, argue persuasively, & understand sharks' importance to ocean ecosystems 🦈 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13048 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

Looking for a fun way to boost public speaking skills? In this new #LitLinks lesson, kids can learn to express viewpoints, argue persuasively, & understand sharks' importance to ocean ecosystems 🦈 www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13048 @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

A trip to the Oregon coast inspired me to think about reciprocity. Nature helps us every day, but how do we give back? Read the current issue of my Earth Day Every Day newsletter to see how children's literature EMPOWERS 🌊 bit.ly/41xYwDK @steamteambooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #edusky

Looking for a clear way to teach point of view? This #LitLinks lesson breaks it down into 6 manageable steps, making it simple for students to grasp narrative perspectives. Start your lesson planning today, #edusky! 🐦‍⬛ www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13019 @lesliebarnardbooth.bsky.social

📯 Introducing one cellist, one bird, and one SMASHING success! An engaging story of music, nature, & technology working in harmony Perfect for children ages 6 to 9 🎵 Pre-order now: bit.ly/477XrES @eastwestlit.bsky.social @MargaretQuinlin.bsky.social #edusky #homeschool @steamteambooks.bsky.social

By teaching children about the Wildlife and Animals that live around us, we can help them develop respect for all forms of life. Understanding that we share this planet with other living creatures can also help children develop empathy and compassion for others #wildlife #nature #children #bluesky 🦔

I 💙 #PBL! Today on #LitLinks: How to make your own stream table to understand rivers. Watch students investigate how rivers form & ignite a passion for conservation www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13018 @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @lernerbooks.bsky.social #IndigenousPeoplesDay

🌊 This review of GIANT RAYS OF HOPE from Nat'l Marine Educators Assoc makes my heart soar! I'm thrilled they understand the hope + inspiration I tried to include throughout the story. 👉 bit.ly/4ctWczl @lernerbooks.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social #edusky #greensky @eastwestlit.bsky.social

2️⃣ ways to celebrate #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! ☑️ Read SEA OTTER HEROES to discover how they are true #OceanHeroes protecting seagrass + marine life ☑️ Then read a 7-part blog series with Dr. Brent Hughes abt his cool job with #seaotters - bit.ly/46olVrV #edusky #greensky @hughesecology.bsky.social

🦦 Celebrate #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! Sea otters help restore seagrass + balance marine ecosystems. Dive into my Sibert Honor book SEA OTTER HEROES to discover sea otter conservation, ocean protection & why these marine mammals matter. 💙 youtu.be/IU5OTbsyhhs #SaveSeaOtters #SeaOtterConservation

🛸 Inspire students with this critical thinking activity to distinguish fact from fiction. A hands-on way to nurture fact-checking habits & a love for evidence-based learning! www.patriciamnewman.com?p=13009 @khulick.bsky.social #edusky

🐘 Happy #ElephantAppreciationDay! These amazing giants talk, play, & even comfort one another Want to understand their sounds? Dive into EAVESDROPPING ON ELEPHANTS to discover their hidden world 📚 bit.ly/2FyDEAq @lernerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @wcs.org @steamteambooks.bsky.social

🦦 It's #SeaOtterAwarenessWeek! Sea otters🟰 ocean heroes To find out why, read SEA OTTER HEROES to see how Dr. Brent Hughes solved the seagrass mystery 💙 bit.ly/41X7utz @lernerbooks.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social @hughesecology.bsky.social #edusky #greensky