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Teaching K-5 Science- Encouraging Exploration, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving

A research-based guide to help you bring curiosity, confidence, and inclusive design into every science lesson with practical strategies you can use tomorrow.

$44.99 · Published by Shell Education

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Testimonials

"Coral Zayas has written the kind of book that meets teachers exactly where they are and walks with them toward where they want to be. Her work is practical, uplifting, and deeply respectful of the real magic that happens in K to 5 classrooms."

— Alfonso Mendoza, Ed.D., Founder and Host of MyEdTech Life Podcast

"Teaching K-5 Science celebrates the wonder and possibility of science in the elementary classroom. Coral Zayas masterfully blends practical strategies with a deep belief in every child's potential to explore, question, and discover. As an educator who has always loved STEM, I found this book a powerful reminder that we, as teachers, have the incredible opportunity to show students they can change the world—one curious question at a time."

- Karisa Schwanekamp, K-12 educator and MagicSchool AI Solutions Architect

“The structure is clear, the strategies are concrete, and the PBLs are usable without a lot of reworking.

I also appreciated the Spanish resources woven throughout for emergent bilingual students, which makes this more practical for a wider range of classrooms.

Especially helpful for beginning science teachers, but I can also see it being used in teacher prep or coaching.”

- Goodreads Review

Hola, I’m Coral Zayas

I’m the Author of Teaching K-5 Science: Encouraging Exploration, Inquiry and Problem Solving.

A quick look into the journey behind this book and the experiences that shaped it.

Behind The Scenes

  • Teaching K-5 Science: Encouraging Exploration, Inquiry, and Problem-Solving empowers you with the tools, strategies, and knowledge you need to create dynamic, inclusive science lessons.

    With strategies that emphasize the "5 Es" of science instruction--engage, explore, explain, elaborate, and evaluate--this book provides step-by-step guidance for helping learners develop essential inquiry and problem-solving skills. You'll learn to create cross-disciplinary connections, incorporate STEAM education, and design inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners. You'll also find sample lessons, helpful resources, ready-to-use activities, and other tools for making science an inspiring part of every student's day.

    • Gain the skills and confidence you need to engage K-5 learners in science lessons

    • Get ready-to-use sample lessons and anytime techniques that bring science to life

    • Discover methods for including learners who are neurodivergent, multilingual, or receiving special education services

    • Make cross-disciplinary connections with project-based, problem-based, and place-based learning frameworks

    Covering life, physical, Earth, and space sciences, this professional development resource emphasizes STEAM pathways and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Transform your science classroom into a hub of innovation, curiosity, and critical thinking with Teaching K-5 Science.

  • I wrote the book I wish I had when I started teaching elementary science. I spent the first 6 years of my teaching career with no access to instructional coaches. So I did most of my learning through social media and outside of the district PD that met my needs.

    I believe every teacher should have access to mentors and coaches from the moment they walk into our profession.

    I wrote this to support educators in districts that have these supports, but more specifically for the educators that do not have access to the supports they need and deserve.

    This isn’t your typical one subject book, I blend my knowledge of teaching multiple grades and multiple subjects to make sure educators can provide a solid foundation for science instruction, but also see the connections between subjects and standards and support deeper student learning across the board.

    There is strong emphasis on supporting multilingual students and neurodiverse students and looking at instruction from a global perspective to truly prepare students for the interdisciplinary world we live in. To support both educators and students to be the problem solvers our world needs.

    • Elementary Educators

    • Elementary Instructional Coaches and District Coordinators Coaching Educators

    • Home School Educators looking to better support their students in science instruction

    • Lay a strong foundation for success to teach elementary science with confidence

    • Learn to engage all learners, with special emphasis on supporting the growing population of multilingual and neurodiverse learners across the country

    • Make cross-disciplinary connections. Multiple opportunities to learn ways to connect the dots between disciplines to support student learning, not just in science but across subjects

    • Reflect and Apply: Multiple opportunities within the book to reflect on your teaching practice alone and with a group

  • Looking for a preview?

    Click here, to view the introduction.

  • Wanting to write a book, is literally the light bulb moments thats sparked an entire new journey.

    I’m learning about an entirely different field and world, publishing.

    As I get closer to my book coming out. I’m sharing previews of each chapter and inviting special guests along for the ride as we dive deeper into the major themes explored throughout the book.

    Come follow along ! My podcast Puentes & Possibilities can be found on:

    My Website

    Youtube

    Apple Podcasts

    Spotify

    and all other podcast outlets.

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