Building Readers, Writers, & Scientists
One Story at a Time
What happens when you combine engaging storybooks with hands-on science?
You get more than just smiles—you get scientists in the making.
Why Storybook Science Works
When we connect science to stories, we tap into the emotional, imaginative, and narrative power of literature. Students don’t just hear facts—they experience them. It’s this connection that fuels deeper learning, more meaningful questions, and long-term retention.
🧠 Literacy + Science = Powerful Learning
By using one engaging storybook as your anchor, you can meet ELA, science, and even SEL standards in one integrated lesson plan. With built-in vocabulary, reading strategies, writing prompts, and experiments, Storybook Science gives you maximum impact with minimal prep.
Science of Reading - Beyond Decoding
Storybooks provide the pathway to build language comprehension leading to more skilled readers and critical thinking and awareness of writing craft, syntax, and text structure leading to more skilled writers.
Science Teaching in 3 Dimensions
Modern science instruction goes beyond memorizing facts or following rigid steps of the scientific method. The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) promote a three-dimensional approach that mirrors how real scientists and engineers think and work. Each dimension plays a vital role:
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Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs): What students should know — the key concepts and facts in life, earth, physical, and engineering sciences.
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Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs): What students should do — asking questions, investigating, analyzing data, and building explanations like real scientists.
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Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs): How students connect ideas — recognizing patterns, cause and effect, and systems that link learning across disciplines.
Teaching in 3D helps students make sense of the world, solve real problems, and build lasting understanding—not just for a test, but for life.
