From Story to Study
About this episode
In this episode, Melissa Webb discusses how a single storybook can inspire a comprehensive unit of learning across various subjects.
Send us Fan Mail What if one simple storybook could spark an entire unit of learning? In this episode, I share how a single story can become the foundation for reading, science, writing, art, and more. Inspired by a few surprising ladybug facts from my own garden, I walk you through the power of thematic learning and why connecting subjects helps children understand more and remember more. I also share the story behind my children’s book, How the Ladybug Got Her Spots, and how it was written ...
People in this episode
Host: Melissa Webb
Topics covered
- thematic learning
- storytelling
- education
- children's literature
- unit studies
Keywords
- thematic learning
- storybook
- education
- ladybug
- children's book
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: How the Ladybug Got Her Spots
Places: garden
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