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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…
Episodes
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
31. Next Generation Science Standards Explained with Beth Christiansen
If you've been struggling to understand the Next Generation Science Standards and how to use them in your elementary classroom, then this is the podcast…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
30. 10 Books on Hibernation and Other Forms of Dormancy for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups
Animals have spent the last few months preparing for this moment, the moment when fall fades and winter arrives. Many animals have found a place to sleep for…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
29. Hibernation in Animals: 6 Dormancy Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups
Hibernation in animals is a much talked about topic in elementary science, but it’s misunderstood. Listen in to hear about hibernation and the different forms…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
28. Outdoor Learning Equipment for Schools and Homeschool Groups
Did you know that you already have all the tools that you need to take your teaching outside? All the skills that you use to teach inside will transfer…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
27. The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Put Together a Bird Feeding Station with Martha Holzheuer
If you're looking to get involved in the citizen science project the Great Backyard Bird Count with your students but you don't know where to start, then this…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
26. Celebrating the Winter Solstice with an Outdoor Party for Your Elementary Students
Winter break is right around the corner! And even though Thanksgiving is still on the horizon, your winter party is creeping up faster than you want to admit…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
25. 4 Turkey Day Activities and Books for Energetic Elementary Students
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, you know the pre-holiday energy is on its way. It may not be on the same level as winter break energy, but it's still energy…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
24. 6 Moon Phase Activities for Elementary Classrooms
It's the last little bit of October, a month associated with spookiness and darkness. And in this darkness, we can look to the moon to help us reach our…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
23. Planning a Field Trip Made Easier with Education Director James Dake
If planning a field trip is stressful for you, this episode could be just what you need to hear! James Dake, Education Director of Grass River Natural Area, is…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
22. Different Kinds of Children's Outdoor Activities and Games for Teaching Science
If you’ve decided to take your students outside for learning but you’re not sure where to start lesson planning, this is the episode for you! There are a…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
21. 10 Nocturnal Animal Books: Introducing Animal Adaptations That Help Animals Survive the Night
October is a month for dark, spooky, and mysterious things. Nocturnal animals check those boxes for sure! And what better way is there to introduce your…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
20. 6 Animal Migration Activities for the Elementary Classroom
Fall animal migration is in full swing and is a natural phenomenon that your students will love to study! And guess what?! It's a very dynamic concept that can…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
19. Classroom Halloween Activities for An Outdoor Celebration
It's officially fall and Halloween is right around the corner! As you begin planning your classroom Halloween activities, consider taking your party outside…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
18. Nature Based Preschools and Elementary Classrooms: Talking Teacher Roles with Dr. Rachel Larimore
Quality teachers are the most important part of nature based preschools and elementary classrooms. But what roles do teachers need to embody in order to make…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
17. 6 Fun Fall Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards
Fall is a season of mystery and intrigue. So let's make the season work for you by including fun fall activities in your schedule! Combining the mystique of…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
16. 10 Fall Picture Books to Help Your Introduce Seasonal Signs, Falling Leaves, and Animals in Autumn
Fall is coming, so now is a good time to start scoping out fall picture books to help you teach seasonal concepts. Picture books are a great way to explore the…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
15. 6 Citizen Science Projects for Elementary Students and Teachers
Citizen science projects are amazing, real-world opportunities to develop your students' science skills, get them involved in the community, have them…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
14. Outdoor Classroom Routines and Procedures: 5 Easy Activities for Your First Week Outside
It's that time of year again, where you're getting ready to practice your classroom routines and procedures with your students. You practice everyday, multiple…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
13. Integrating STEM Into Your Classroom: How to Get Started with Naomi Meredith
Are you interested in integrating STEM into your elementary classroom but you're not sure where to start? Naomi Meredith, former classroom teacher, current…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
12. 8 Different Seasons Books: Introducing the Four Seasons with Picture Books
Helping young learners understand the way that seasons are made can be a challenge! Investigating this abstract concept can be made easier with different…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
11. Teaching with Phenology: How to Plan Your Science Standards Around the Seasons
Organizing science curriculum can be a challenging task, but I'm here to help. Using phenology, the study of nature throughout the year, you can organize your…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
10. 10 Best Nature Apps to Use in the Elementary Classroom
We've reached the 10th episode of the podcast! 🥳 To celebrate, I'm sharing the 10 best nature apps to use in the elementary classroom. Aside from being *FREE*…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
9. Exploring Invertebrates: 10 Picture Books to Introduce Animal Characteristics
Introducing invertebrates in your classroom can give your students a more complete picture of animals and their unique characteristics. However, it can be…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
8. Learning Gardens: Creating Dynamic Outdoor Classrooms with Victoria Hackett
Learning gardens benefit children of all ages, including elementary students. Victoria Hackett from Outdoor Classrooms is on the podcast today to share her…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
7. Animal Characteristic Breakdown: Reaching Your Curricular Goals By Teaching with Animals
Animals are inherently interesting to students, so let's take advantage of their characteristics to help you reach your curricular goals! In this episode I…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
6. 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching in Nature
If you've considered teaching outside but you're worried about safety, make sure to listen to this episode. I cover 5 outdoor education safety tips to help…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
5. Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books for Encouraging Kid Scientists
Science skills are abstract and can be challenging for students to understand. However, picture books are a great way to make science skills more concrete…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
4. 6 Invasive Species Activities to Use in the Elementary Classroom
Providing hands-on experiences with plants while teaching science can be challenging when we want to preserve the integrity of our school yard ecosystem. But I…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
1. 10 Science Activities for Elementary Students That Aren't Experiments
Are you interested in science activities that will better reach your elementary students? Do you feel like finding experiments is challenging and not very…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
2. Outdoor Learning Environment - 3 Things to Plan for Back to School
Outdoor education has many benefits for teaching science but can seem daunting, especially when your plate as a teacher is already so full. Listen in as I…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
3. Teaching with Books: Thinking Outside the Box with Steve Frisbee
Teaching with books is a great way to make science more approachable and enjoyable for your students. But it's not just about reading books, it's about making…
- Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families
Trailer - Naturally Teaching Elementary Science
Are you an elementary teacher who understands the importance of science education but struggles to find the time and resources to include it into your…