Activities to investigate “are butterflies insects?” Are butterflies insects? While you likely know the answer (yes, they are), it is a great phenomenon to investigate with your learners. Plus, some of the characteristics that they have that identify them as insects provide very interesting opportunities for your kiddos. And I’m here to help you get […]
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Butterflies with Orange and Other Adaptations for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade [Ep. 78]Activities about butterflies with orange and other adaptations Summer is the time that butterflies shine! It’s when they can be found as eggs, caterpillars, chrysalides, and adults. It also happens to be when many of us don’t have learners to enjoy them… but that’s ok! We’re going to talk today about activities to investigate butterflies […]
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6 Butterfly Books to Introduce Characteristics, Adaptations, and Life Cycles [Ep. 77]Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com. This is at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to learn more, check out my disclaimers page. Butterfly books July is a time for butterflies and I’m spending the month sharing ways that you can teach your learners about these […]
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Teaching with Photographs: 6 Research-Based Benefits to Elementary Learners [Ep. 76]Teaching with photographs 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 teaching with actual photographs can help your learners in science, this episode is a must-listen. I’m an avid collector of nature photos because […]
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Summer Activities for 2nd and 5th Graders Aligned with NGSS [Ep. 75]Summer activities It’s officially summer! 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’ caregivers to enjoy the local waterways and help prevent that summer slide. In this episode, we’ll talk about summer activities that are paired with […]
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Outside Summer Activities for 1st and 4th Graders Aligned with NGSS [Ep. 74]Outside summer activities We’re just one week away from the summer solstice! You’re probably noticing signs of summer, and likely, your learners’ families are too. Help your kiddos avoid summer slide by giving them school to home experiences that help them practice concepts with light alongside their families. In this episode, we’ll talk about outside […]
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Summer Activities for Kindergarteners and 3rd Graders Aligned with NGSS [Ep. 73]Summer activities for kindergarteners and 3rd graders June is when spring fades and summer awakens! You get a break (finally), and your learners get more time with their families. Help your learners avoid summer slide by giving them school to home experiences that help them practice their weather data collection alongside their families. In this […]
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6 Books for Summer to Help You and Your Learners’ Caregivers Introduce Seasonal Signs [Ep. 72]Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com. This is at no extra cost to you. If you’d like to learn more, check out my disclaimers page. Books for summer Summer is almost here and with it comes a change in weather and longer hours of daylight (and summer break!). […]
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Reptiles and Amphibians List: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 71]Reptiles and amphibians list activities Investigating a reptiles and amphibians list of local species can be a great way to learn about diversity in your ecosystems as well as the way energy moves through food chains. May is a fantastic time to do this since the reptiles and amphibians have come out of their winter […]
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How Are Reptiles and Amphibians Different? 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 70]How are reptiles and amphibians different? How are reptiles and amphibians different? That is a question that comes up with children (and adults) of all ages. They look similar, so aren’t they the same kinds of animals? Reptiles and amphibians have very distinct differences once you start investigating them closer, and that’s just what I’m […]
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