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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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39. 11 Children's Water Cycle Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

Winter is the perfect season to explore the water cycle with your learners since freezing temperatures give way to some lesser seen steps in the process. In winter, water can naturally be found in all three states, providing experiences that are unattainable the rest of the year.In this episode I cover 11 children’s water cycle books that introduce the water cycle, where water can be found, and that it comes in different states. Press play to hear about "Water is Water" by Miranda Paul, "Once Upon a Raindrop" by James Carter, "From River to Raindrop: The Water Cycle" by Emma Carlson Berne, "Maple Syrup from the Sugarhouse" by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton, and more.Resources mentioned 💚“How Maple Syrup Season Can Help You Teach Elementary Students”“Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms.”Maple Syrup and Water Cycle Mini Unit for 2nd GradeTapping Into Learning: 15 Maple Syrup Books for Elementary Science“The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Take Part for Elementary Teachers”Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode39TpT 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. 39. 11 Children's Water Cycle Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents
  2. 38. 6 Activities for Learning About Water in Winter for Teachers and Homeschool Parents
  3. 37. 6 Valentine's Day Class Party Ideas Enhanced with Science
  4. 36. Gamifying Learning for Elementary-Aged Children with Allie Elliott
  5. 35. 6 Groundhog's Day Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups

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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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