Not Your Typical Mentos Geyser Video
There are literally thousands of online videos featuring the Mentos Geyser experiment, but this video is worth a few minutes of your time. It's a first-class video produced by Mr. Delos Santos and his third grade class at Stone Ranch Elementary…
Boot Camp Update – Dedicated Teachers in Pittsburgh Area
We just wrapped up the final leg of our teacher boot camp tour with workshops in Pittsburgh and New York. While everyone on the team is exhausted, the one thing that keeps the energy high is meeting other teachers who are truly making a difference.…
Teachers Appreciate Messy Gifts!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 - 10, and the actual Teacher Appreciation DAY is May 6th! These dates are nearly upon us, and it's time to be thinking about what kind of appreciation you want to show your children's teachers.
Let me give…
El Centro Teachers Hooked on Science
Imagine a room filled with 183 energetic early childhood teachers and you'll know how fortunate I was to present our Hands-on Science Secrets workshop in El Centro, California. Heather Vessey-Garcia worked for almost a year to plan every detail…
Burnout, Building Blocks, and Wings
Most teachers feel, at one point or another in their careers, the dreaded BURNOUT.You may not even know you’re suffering from burn-out until it’s too late, so it’s important to keep a close eye on your own attitude and health.Teachers…
More than One Spangler? The Science Ambassador Program
It's just part of being a speaker... strange things happen while you're on the road. I recently presented a full-day science training for teachers in the Chicago area when a lady approached me just prior to the start of the workshop. She wanted…
