
Dr. Diane's Adventures in Learning
🎧 Adventures in Learning with Dr. Diane 🎧
Inspire curiosity. Spark creativity. Fuel a lifelong love of learning.
Are you an educator, librarian, parent, or STEM/STEAM enthusiast looking to make learning come alive for kids? Adventures in Learning with Dr. Diane is your go-to podcast for hands-on, joyful learning that connects STEM/STEAM education, multicultural children's literature, and real-world exploration.
Join Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor, educator and explorer, as she travels the world (literally and virtually!) to bring you conversations with award-winning authors, illustrators, educators, scientists, and STEM leaders. Each episode delivers fresh ideas, engaging stories, and practical tips to inspire early childhood and elementary learners—in the classroom, the library, or at home. Wonder, curiosity, connection, and play -- we bring the world to you!
🌎 Featuring:
- Innovative STEM/STEAM experiences
- Diverse children's book recommendations
- Strategies for inquiry-based, joyful learning through play
- Voices from around the globe that inspire the WOW
đź§ Perfect for:
Early childhood & elementary educators | School librarians | Homeschoolers | Caregivers | STEM/STEAM champions
đź”— Explore featured books: bookshop.org/shop/drdianeadventures
📝 Read full show notes: drdianeadventures.com/blog
đź’Ś Have an idea or guest suggestion? Email: diane@drdianeadventures.com
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Episodes
Journey from Heartland to Wildlife Warrior: Tim Santel's Inspiring Wildlife Conservation Career

Empowering Little Justice Leaders with Dr. Shelby Kretz

The Engagement Effect: Transforming Learning with Steve Spangler
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Connecting the Dots: Nurturing Empathy and Ethical Teaching in Early Education with Dr. Cara Furman
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Illustrating the Wonders of Wildlife and Childhood with Kayla Harren
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The Everything Trail: From Redwood Resilience to the Wilds of South Africa with Author Meg Fleming
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Troubling Tonsils: Creepy Fun for Older Readers with the Award-Winning Duo Peter Brown and Aaron Reynolds

Finding Your Voice in a Changing World with Speaker, Author, and Director Tricia Brouk

Unleashing Creativity and the Magic of Collaboration with author/illustrator Molly Idle
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Creating Cultural Connections Through Storytelling Adventures with Author Leah Henderson
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Innovative Strategies for Engaging Young Learners Through Empathy and Play with Rebecca Freedman

Reframing Failure for Optimal Performance with Adolfo Gómez Sánchez
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Empowering Multilingual Learners: Transformative Strategies for Educators with Katherine Hamilton

Forest Magic: Inspiring Kids to Connect with Nature Through Play and Imagination
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L-M-N-O-Play! Unlocking Childhood Magic Through Picture Books and Play

Dr. Crystal Y. Campbell On Celebrating Every Child Through Play-Based Learning and Early Childhood Advocacy
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Toucan Do It! Inspiring Young Conservationists with Hayley Rocco and John Rocco
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Unveiling the Past: A Tale of Resistance And Courage with Michael P. Spradlin’s Threat of the Spider

Creating A Sustainable Tomorrow Through Play: Brenda Baker and the Madison Children’s Museum
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Learning Unboxed with Dr. Annalies Corbin: Transforming How We Learn and Teach
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Exploring Life Connections Through Art and Nature with Juana Martinez-Neal
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Transforming Burnout with Dr. Gitima Sharma: Finding Joy and Purpose through Self-Reflection and Connection

From Flash Floods to Fire Towers: Stories of Growth and Resilience with Ann Braden and Caroline Starr Rose

Where Are You, Bronte? Barbara McClintock on Honoring Tomie dePaola, Creative Journeys and the Transformative Power of Storytelling
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The Gate, The Girl, and The Dragon A Magical Middle Grade Odyssey with author Grace Lin
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