Janelle
@janelledurham.bsky.social
Parent educator, children's STEM teacher, childbirth educator, social worker, ukulele player, mom. Author of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn. Check out my websites: InventorsOfTomorrow.com, GoodDaysWithKids.com and Transition to Parenthood podcast
At preschool today, we learned how to make heart shapes.
Heart Shape
At preschool today, we learned how to make heart shapes.
inventorsoftomorrow.com
February 12, 2026 at 3:57 AM
At preschool today, we learned how to make heart shapes.
A 15 minutes hands-on science lesson for learning about the big dipper, constellations and astronomy. Appropriate for ag 4 - 8.
Big Dipper
A 15 minutes hands-on science lesson for learning about the big dipper, constellations and astronomy. Appropriate for ag 4 - 8.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
A 15 minutes hands-on science lesson for learning about the big dipper, constellations and astronomy. Appropriate for ag 4 - 8.
Today I wrote a post about one of my favorite book genres: hopepunk. Science fiction with characters who choose empathy and justice even in dark times. janelledurham.com/2026/01/31/h...
Hopepunk Books
In these challenging times, could you use a little lightness in your heart? A little boost of hope to give you the energy to keep on fighting for what’s right? Check out Hopepunk books! What …
janelledurham.com
January 31, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Today I wrote a post about one of my favorite book genres: hopepunk. Science fiction with characters who choose empathy and justice even in dark times. janelledurham.com/2026/01/31/h...
Reflection – Mirror Boxes
Want a simple "loose parts" activity for a station at a play-based class? We built simple mirror boxes (tape together three square mirrors in a half-a-cube shape). I also like theflexible, cuttable mirrors, that you can bend to different angles. Or you can tape two…
Want a simple "loose parts" activity for a station at a play-based class? We built simple mirror boxes (tape together three square mirrors in a half-a-cube shape). I also like theflexible, cuttable mirrors, that you can bend to different angles. Or you can tape two…
Reflection – Mirror Boxes
Want a simple "loose parts" activity for a station at a play-based class? We built simple mirror boxes (tape together three square mirrors in a half-a-cube shape). I also like theflexible, cuttable mirrors, that you can bend to different angles. Or you can tape two mirrors together so they have a flexible hinge you can adjust. Learn more at: …
inventorsoftomorrow.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Reflection – Mirror Boxes
Want a simple "loose parts" activity for a station at a play-based class? We built simple mirror boxes (tape together three square mirrors in a half-a-cube shape). I also like theflexible, cuttable mirrors, that you can bend to different angles. Or you can tape two…
Want a simple "loose parts" activity for a station at a play-based class? We built simple mirror boxes (tape together three square mirrors in a half-a-cube shape). I also like theflexible, cuttable mirrors, that you can bend to different angles. Or you can tape two…
Shadow Science for Groundhog’s Day
One science concept young children should learn is how light creates shadows. Groundhog's day creates a fun excuse for studying shadow science. Here are some easy hands-on activities to try.
One science concept young children should learn is how light creates shadows. Groundhog's day creates a fun excuse for studying shadow science. Here are some easy hands-on activities to try.
Shadow Science for Groundhog’s Day
One science concept young children should learn is how light creates shadows. Groundhog's day creates a fun excuse for studying shadow science. Here are some easy hands-on activities to try.
inventorsoftomorrow.com
January 29, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Shadow Science for Groundhog’s Day
One science concept young children should learn is how light creates shadows. Groundhog's day creates a fun excuse for studying shadow science. Here are some easy hands-on activities to try.
One science concept young children should learn is how light creates shadows. Groundhog's day creates a fun excuse for studying shadow science. Here are some easy hands-on activities to try.
Taking kids on hikes is a great way to help them learn about nature. Here is a curriculum for a year's worth of hikes that works well with preschool to elementary.
Monthly Nature Hikes
Taking kids on hikes is a great way to help them learn about nature. Here is a curriculum for a year's worth of hikes that works well with preschool to elementary.
inventorsoftomorrow.com
January 28, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Taking kids on hikes is a great way to help them learn about nature. Here is a curriculum for a year's worth of hikes that works well with preschool to elementary.
The new edition of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn - the book I co-author - was released today! Makes a great Christmas present. 🙂 amzn.to/3ZzBtH7 This 6th edition is completely updated and significantly revised from our 2016 edition, and I'm really proud of it.
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide [Simkin PT, Penny, Whalley BSN IBCLC, Janet, Keppler MN, Ann, Durham MSW LCCE, Janelle, Bolding DPT CD, April] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Newborn: The Complete Guide
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December 4, 2024 at 3:52 AM
The new edition of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Newborn - the book I co-author - was released today! Makes a great Christmas present. 🙂 amzn.to/3ZzBtH7 This 6th edition is completely updated and significantly revised from our 2016 edition, and I'm really proud of it.