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An elementary teacher science blog

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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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86. 6 Seed Books for Teaching Elementary-Aged Learners Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

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 pollinated and made seeds.Books are a great way to introduce seeds, plant life cycles, how seeds move, and how animals help disperse seeds. In this episode, I give you a brief summary of seed books and my thoughts on how they can help you with your learners.Books in this episode 📚A Seed is Sleepy by Dianna Hutts Aston, illustrated by Sylvia LongSeeds by Carme LemniscatesFlip, Float, Fly: Seeds on the Move by Joann Early Macken, illustrated by Pam PaparoneSeeds Move! By Robin PageThe Blue Jay that Grew a Forest by Lynn Street, illustrated by Anne HunterLittle Dandelion Seeds the World by Julia Richardson, illustrated by Kristen Howdeshell and Kevin HowdeshellWant 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.”Episode 64: 7 Pollinator and Flower Books for Elementary-Aged StudentsShow Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode86🗂 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
  1. 86. 6 Seed Books for Teaching Elementary-Aged Learners
  2. 85. Outdoor Education Job: How Mariah Waters Created Her Own Opportunity
  3. 84. Beginning of the Year Activities to Set You and Your Learners Up for Success
  4. 83. 7 Picture Books for Going Back to School
  5. 82. 6 Classroom Decoration Ideas: How Research Can Help Us Design Student-Centered Learning Spaces

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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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