Help first grade students improve their critical-thinking skills with hands-on lab activities that integrate STEAM concepts using the inquiry process. Easily approach these activities with support and ideas to implement in today's learning environments.

Kristi Sturgeon is a former elementary school teacher. Over the past seven years, Kristi has taught both second and third grade, as well as participated in Explicit Direct Instruction and the coaching of other teachers. She earned a master's degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in literacy