The Frugal Science Teacher, PreK–5

When the going gets tough, the tough get creative. Challenging times mean lean budgets in many schools, but science teachers have a knack for stretching resources to keep students engaged in lively educational activities even in a pinch. Editor Linda Froschauer presents a timely compendium of resources from NSTA Press books and NSTA journals in a new book titled The Frugal Science Teacher, PreK–5: Strategies and Activities. If you’re in need of budget-conscious classroom activities or just new ideas and strategies, you’ll find lots to choose from on topics from student-created constructions to instructional strategies that maximize the science budget. Froschauer says in her introduction, “You may not save hundreds of dollars a year by following the recommendations found in this book. You will, however, find creative ways to keep expenses down and stretch your funds while building student understanding.” We’ve posted a free sample chapter the Science Store:   See “Materials Repurposed: Find a Wealth of Free Resources at Your Local Recycling Center.”

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