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Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
Are you an elementary teacher or homeschool parent that wants to add more value to your lessons? Do you know the value of cultivating science skills in your students but feel like you don’t know the best way to incorporate them in your classroom? Then this is the perfect show for you! Naturally Teaching Elementary is a podcast designed for the elementary teacher and homeschool parent with too much on their plate but a desire to best serve their children. Each week Victoria Zablocki and her…
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- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
91. Wildlife in Winter Preparation Activities for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade
Fall is a great time to start investigating wildlife in winter preparation. Some animals spend the fall caching food in places so they have enough to last the…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
90. 6 Picture Books to Introduce Animals Getting Ready for Winter for Elementary-Aged Learners
November is a time for animals to get ready for winter! The migrators are the first to go and then slowly the other animals follow. Let's investigate how…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
89. Seed Dispersal Activities for 2nd and 5th Graders This Fall
Seeds are everywhere and so are the opportunities to investigate seed dispersal! Let's take advantage of what's happening right outside your classroom windows…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
88. Seed Games for 1st and 4th Graders This Fall
September is a great time to investigate seeds while it's still warm out. The combination of an abundance of native plants seeds and warm weather make for a…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
87. Seed Activities for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade This Fall
September is the beginning of fall, but it's also when native plants are showing off their seeds! During the summer, plants worked hard to attract pollinators…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
86. 6 Seed Books for Teaching Elementary-Aged Learners
September is the beginning of fall, but it's also a time for seeds! After spending spring and summer trying to attract pollinators, plants have successfully…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
85. Outdoor Education Job: How Mariah Waters Created Her Own Opportunity
An outdoor education job seems to be hard to come by in this day-and-age. But would you believe me if I told you that there are people making their own jobs in…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
84. Beginning of the Year Activities to Set You and Your Learners Up for Success
With school upon us, the stress levels are high for you and your learners. So let's help calm the nerves with some activities that can help you practice your…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
83. 7 Picture Books for Going Back to School
It's time to go back to school! Whether you've been looking forward to it or not, school is either right around the corner or you're welcoming it full force…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
82. 6 Classroom Decoration Ideas: How Research Can Help Us Design Student-Centered Learning Spaces
You may already be back in the classroom or you may be getting ready to be in the classroom shortly. What's the first thing on your mind? Your classroom or…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
81. 5 Strategies for Bringing Nature Into Your Classroom and Learning Spaces
It's back-to-school time and some of us are stepping back into the classroom as early as today! To help you feel more prepared and excited for this year, I put…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
80. What Butterflies Eat: Interactive Activities for 2nd and 5th Graders
It's summer and butterflies are in the air! Even though you likely don't have learners with you for a bit, I've got some interactive activities to share with…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
79. Are Butterflies Insects? Investigation Activities for 1st and 4th Graders
Summer is when butterflies shine! They're out in full force, making it a great time to highlight butterflies and how they're insects. So let's get you inspired…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
78. Butterflies with Orange and Other Adaptations for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade
July is when the North American Butterfly Count happens, making it a great time to highlight butterflies and their amazing adaptations! So let's get you some…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
77. 6 Butterfly Books to Introduce Characteristics, Adaptations, and Life Cycles
July is the month of butterflies thanks to the heat of the summer and the North American Butterfly Count! Butterflies are a high-interest topic that many…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
76. Teaching with Photographs: 6 Research-Based Benefits to Elementary Learners
This is a topic I've been excited to dive into for some time, and summer seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce it. If you've never thought about how…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
75. Summer Activities for 2nd and 5th Graders Aligned with NGSS
Summer has begun! And with it is a wonderful opportunity to explore water and where it can be found. Now is a great time to suggest to your learners'…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
74. Outside Summer Activities for 1st and 4th Graders Aligned with NGSS
The summer solstice is coming up next week! Which brings with it signs of summer including warmer temps and longer hours of daylight. So let's give your…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
73. Summer Activities for Kindergarteners and 3rd Graders Aligned with NGSS
June is the beginning of summer which brings a nice break for you the educator, and family time for your learners. So let's give your learners hands-on…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
72. 6 Books for Summer to Help You and Your Learners' Caregivers Introduce Seasonal Signs
Summer is on the horizon, so now is a good time to start scoping out books for summer to help you and your learners' caregivers teach seasonal concepts…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
71. Reptiles and Amphibians List: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities
Reptiles and amphibians are a high-interest topic for children (and adults) of all ages. Let's use a reptiles and amphibians list to help us engage our…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
70. How Are Reptiles and Amphibians Different? 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities
Let's continue to take advantage of the emerging reptiles and amphibians in connection to 1st and 4th grade NGSS. 1st and 4th grade standards have animal…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
69. Impact of Humans on Environment: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade NGSS Activities
May is a time when your learners are able to see reptiles and amphibians again before the end of the school year slips away. So let's take advantage of the…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
68. 6 Picture Books About Characteristics of Amphibians and Reptiles
May is a wonderful time to get outside and look for amphibians and reptiles. Now that they are out and about, you can work with your learners to figure out…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
67. Pollination of Flowers: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities
Pollination of flowers is a partnership worth celebrating! Flowers and animals giving each other what they need...the whole concept can lend itself well to…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
66. How Flowers Attract Pollinators: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities
Let's continue to take advantage of the flowers and pollinators returning in April and focus on plant and pollinator partnerships in connection to 1st and 4th…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
65. Flowers and Pollinators: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade NGSS Activities
April is the first full month of spring and flowers, which also means those pollinators that were missing all winter long are slowly returning. So let's take…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
64. 7 Pollinator and Flower Books for Elementary-Aged Students
April is a great time to look for flowers and early pollinators as everything awakens from its winter sleep. Adults and kids alike look forward to the return…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
63. Frogs Vs Toads and Other Herps in Spring: K-5 NGSS Activities
By listener request: frogs vs toads and other herps in spring! Spring is a fantastic time to investigate reptiles and amphibians and today I'm sharing three…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
62. Water in Weather: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities
Water is a critical part of weather; without water, we wouldn't have most of our different weather conditions! Whether it's clouds, rain, thunderstorms…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
61. Illumination and Weather: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities
Let's continue to take advantage of the variable weather March brings and focus on weather and illumination in connection to 1st and 4th grade NGSS. 1st and…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
60. Elementary Study About Weather: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade NGSS Activities
Weather is an inherently interesting concept to elementary-aged learners and March is one of the best times to experience a variety of weather conditions in a…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
59. 7 Books About Weather for Elementary-Aged Students
March is a time of varied weather which gives you the chance to explore lots of weather conditions in a short amount of time. Snow, fog, frost, dew, rain…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
58. Winter Animals and Water: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities
Water is a critical part of animal survival, yet it's so scarce during the winter! With freezing temperatures, water is trapped as snow or ice and it makes…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
57. Winter Animals and Hibernation: 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities
Winter is a time of scarcity for both animals as well as teachers and homeschool parents trying to find engaging and experiential activities for their…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
56. Signs of Animals in Winter: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade NGSS Activities
Sometimes winter seems so lifeless and dull. However, it can actually be a really beneficial time of the year to study animal needs and the components of…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
55. 6 Books About Animals in Winter for Elementary-Aged Students
The extreme weather of winter makes you wonder what animals are crazy enough to endure and survive it. Animals are active in winter, whether we see them or…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
54. Urban Schools: 3 Nature Spots to Take Your Students for Learning
Urban schools and outdoor education don't seem to go hand-in-hand, but outdoor education has its place in every.single.school! If you teach in an urban school…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
53. 5 Strategies for Classroom Management: Embracing Nature Moments
Are you hesitant to take your students outside for learning because of possible distractions? Do you worry about how you'll give your students the opportunity…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
52. No Snow Books About Winter for Preschool and Elementary Classrooms
If you're in a region where winter doesn't include snow, you've probably noticed that there aren't very many books about winter for preschool and elementary…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
51. Adapting - Naturally Teaching Elementary Updates and Goals
After 9 long months - the Naturally Teaching Elementary podcast is back in action! I'm so happy to be behind the mic again to share ideas for bringing science…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
50. Picture Books for 4th Graders and Beyond: Using Picture Books to Enhance Your Science Teaching with Dan Kriesberg
Picture books are a fantastic tool for teaching learners, and they're not just for early childhood learners. Children of all ages can benefit from hearing…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
49. 9 Fine Arts Examples of Vernal Pool and Frog Projects for Elementary-aged Learners
Fine arts are a creative way to let your learners share their understanding of your curriculum. By providing opportunities for painting, sculpting, music…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
48. 9 Vernal Pool and Frog Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents
Spring is breeding season for frogs and many species use vernal pools to lay their eggs. To get your learners excited about this special time of the year…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
47. 6 Vernal Pools and Frog Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards
Spring is a fantastic time to explore concepts like sound waves, life cycles, biodiversity, and more. Frogs in the Northern Hemisphere take advantage of spring…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
46. Vernal Pool Patrol: A Citizen Science Project for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents with Lindsey Harrell
Vernal pools are a little-known secret, but are an amazing spring phenomenon. These unique wetlands are made from snow melt and spring rains and are only…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
45. 6 Earth Day Projects for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents
Earth Day is coming up in just under a month and it's a great holiday to incorporate science activities into your celebrations! Many Earth Day activity lists…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
44. 6 Elementary Math Activities for Spring Aligned with K-5 Common Core State Standards
If you're looking for a way to practice your math concepts in a real-world context this spring, this is the podcast episode for you! Tune in to hear…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
43. 9 Spring Picture Books to Introduce Seasonal Signs, Plants, and Animals in Spring
Spring is about to begin, so now is a good time to start scoping out spring picture books to help you teach seasonal concepts. Picture books are a great way to…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
42. 6 Fun Spring Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards
Spring is a season of growth, rebirth, and rejuvenation. The plants and animals feel energized, and so do we. We all missed that sun and the warmer…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
41. Teaching Elementary Math Outside with Lauren MacLean
If you've been wanting to take your elementary math outside but you're not sure where to start, then this is the podcast episode for you! In today's episode…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
40. 10 Ice and Snow Art Ideas for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents
Snow and ice are unique weather phenomena that children absolutely love. So let's take advantage of that excitement and give them fun ice and snow art projects…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
39. 11 Children's Water Cycle Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents
Winter is the perfect season to explore the water cycle with your learners since freezing temperatures give way to some lesser seen steps in the process. In…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
38. 6 Activities for Learning About Water in Winter for Teachers and Homeschool Parents
Winter temperatures may not be everyone's favorite, but those temperatures provide the opportunity for learning about water in a rich and engaging way. The…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
37. 6 Valentine's Day Class Party Ideas Enhanced with Science
Valentine's Day is fluttering our way and will be here very soon! For those of you already preparing for your class party, listen to this episode to discover…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
36. Gamifying Learning for Elementary-Aged Children with Allie Elliott
If you've been considering gamifying learning but you're not sure where to start, then this is the podcast episode for you! In today's episode, Allie Elliott…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
35. 6 Groundhog's Day Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups
Groundhog's Day is coming up in just a few weeks and it's a great holiday to incorporate science activities in your celebrations! Many people think it's just a…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
34. 9 Winter Picture Books to Help You Introduce Seasonal Signs, Snow, and Animals in Winter
Winter has just begun, so now is a good time to start scoping out winter picture books to help you teach seasonal concepts. Picture books are a great way to…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
33. Ch-Ch-Changes: New Year Newness
It's almost the New Year which means it's time for reflection, gratitude, and new beginnings. Listen in as I share my reflections on this podcast, all the…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
32. 6 Fun Winter Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards
Winter is a season of mystery and intrigue. So let's make the season work for you by including fun winter activities in your schedule! Combining the mystique…