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The Naturally Teaching Elementary podcast is designed to help elementary teachers and homeschool parents while they are teaching science, integrating science with literacy, and using the outdoors to get place-based, real-world experiences for teaching elementary school.

Naturally Teaching Elementary is a podcast designed for elementary teachers and homeschool educators who are passionate about teaching elementary aged children with authentic and place-based learning opportunities, nurturing the whole child and providing well-rounded education.

Join me each week as we explore practical strategies for teaching science in elementary school, discover the power of integrating science with literacy through captivating picture books, and uncover the magic of outdoor education and its link in teaching elementary aged children.

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90. 6 Picture Books to Introduce Animals Getting Ready for Winter for Elementary-Aged Learners – Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

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 animals prepare to survive the season of scarcity!Books are a great way to introduce animals getting ready for winter. In this episode, I give you a brief summary of books to introduce animals getting ready for winter and my thoughts on how they can help you with your learners.Books in this episode 📚Animals in Winter by Henrietta Bancroft and Richard G. Van Gelder, illustrated by Helen K. DavieOver and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal Time to Sleep by Denise FlemingAnimals in Fall: Preparing for Winter by Martha E. H. Rustad, illustrated by Amanda EnrightNot a Buzz to Be Found by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Jaime ZollarsHiders Seekers Finders Keepers: How Animals Adapt in Winter by Jessica Kulekjian, illustrated by Salini PereraWant to view all of these books in one place? Check them out here!(Disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you)Resources mentioned 💚“Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms.”Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode90🗂 Find activities easily with the Naturally Teaching Activity Index🛒 TpT Shop: Naturally Teaching💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeaching.com📸 Follow along on Instagram: @naturally.teaching💻 Check us out on Facebook: @naturally.teaching
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Teaching science can be impactful for your students if you gain confidence in methods to help you teach it.

My name is Victoria Zablocki and I’m a former elementary educator turned outdoor educator with 10 years of experience integrating outdoor education into science learning. During my decade in the field, I coached teachers in public schools on how to accomplish their curricular goals in science with authentic and place-based experiences.

I’m continuing my coaching journey through this podcast by giving you confidence for teaching elementary-aged children in fun, engaging, and authentic ways. Each Monday I release a new episode that introduces effective science teaching methods, ways to integrate science and ELA, tips and tricks to leverage outdoor education, and ideas for math, art, and more. 

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