Picture books for 4th graders and up I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about picture books for 4th graders and beyond! Dan Kriesberg has been a middle school science teacher and outdoor educator for over 40 years! He loves nature and makes it a practice to find […]
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9 Fine Arts Examples of Vernal Pool and Frog Projects for Elementary-Aged Learners [Ep. 49]Fine arts examples for spring Fine arts are a creative way to let your learners share their understanding of your curriculum. By providing opportunities for painting, sculpting, music, poetry, theatre, cinematography, photography, and more, you’re providing your learners the opportunity to build their confidence, work on collaboration skills, and allow all learners to shine. In […]
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Vernal Pool and Frog Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents [Ep. 48]Vernal pool and frog books Vernal pools are hopping, both literally and figuratively! This is the time of year when frogs and salamanders make their way to vernal pools to sing, dance, mate, and lay their eggs. To get your learners excited about this special time of the year, consider reading them vernal pool and […]
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Frogs and Toads Together: Why do Amphibians Group Up?For Teachers Why do frogs, toads, and salamanders form groups? Why do male frogs call in a chorus? Why do salamanders migrate in a herd? Amphibians are mysterious creatures and their habits of teaming up for survival are just as intriguing. Teaching about frogs and toads together in your elementary classroom can be a great […]
6 Vernal Pools and Frog Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards [Ep. 47]
Vernal pools and frog activities April showers bring May flowers … and vernal pools! Vernal pools are an amazing spring phenomena that will help you teach your learners about many parts of your science curriculum including sound waves, biodiversity in ecosystems, life cycles, and more. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, I’ve got you […]
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Vernal Pool Patrol: A Citizen Science Project for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents with Lindsey Harrell [Ep. 46]Vernal Pool Patrol I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about the Vernal Pool Patrol! Lindsey Harrell has been an interpretive naturalist for 8 years and has a passion for conservation. She loves to bring awareness to lesser known ecosystems and hopes to inspire people to care for […]
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6 Earth Day Projects for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents [Ep. 45]Earth Day projects Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd and is a fantastic opportunity to expose your learners to stewardship opportunities and empower them to make change. It’s also a great way to connect your science curriculum to a holiday and get in those service projects your social studies standards call for. In […]
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6 Elementary Math Activities for Spring Aligned with K-5 Common Core State Standards [Ep. 44]Elementary math activities Spring is full of elementary math opportunities to give your learners real-world experiences. Counting, measuring, telling time, finding volume, calculating, and patterning are all fun ways to engage with the season and practice your learners’ skills. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 elementary math activities for spring that are paired with […]
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9 Spring Picture Books to Help You Introduce Seasonal Signs, Plants, and Animals in Spring [Ep. 43]Spring Picture Books Spring is almost here and with it comes a change in weather and longer hours of daylight. Spring picture books could be just what you need to help introduce your students to the seasonal signs they may see and how plants and animals react to the change in weather and longer days. […]
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6 Fun Spring Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards [Ep. 42]Fun spring activities Spring is a time of growth, birth, and rejuvenation. The plants and animals feel energized, and so do we. We all missed that sun and the warmer temperatures. So let’s take advantage of your learners’ energy and desire to be outside and make it work in your favor. So what does that […]
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