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 […]
Picture Books
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Vernal Pool and Frog Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents [Ep. 48]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. Vernal pool and frog books Vernal pools are hopping, both literally and figuratively! This is the time of year when frogs and salamanders […]
Science
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 […]
ELA
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10 Books on Hibernation and Other Forms of Dormancy for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups [Ep. 30]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 on hibernation and other forms of dormancy Animal dormancy is an interesting phenomena that will engage your students. Hibernation, torpor, brumation, and […]
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Science
Hibernation in Animals: 6 Dormancy Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups [Ep. 29]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. Hibernation in animals and other dormancy Hibernation in animals is a much talked about topic in elementary science, but it’s often misunderstood. Hibernation […]
Outdoor Education
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The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Put Together a Bird Feeding Station with Martha Holzheuer [Ep. 27]Prepping for the Great Backyard Bird Count I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about setting up a bird feeding station for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Martha Holzheuer is the owner of Nature Niche and has had an amazing career with a focus on native plants as […]
Outdoor Education
Picture Books
4 Turkey Day Activities and Books for Energetic Elementary Students [Ep. 25]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. Turkey day activities and books The week leading up to Thanksgiving comes with a lot of energy from your students. They are excited […]
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6 Animal Migration Activities for the Elementary Classroom [Ep. 20]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. Animal migration activities Fall animal migration is in full swing and is a natural phenomenon that your students will love to study! And […]
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Exploring Invertebrates: 10 Picture Books to Introduce Animal Characteristics [Ep. 9]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. Invertebrates and animal characteristic picture books Invertebrates make up the majority of the animals on Earth, but students aren’t as familiar with them […]
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Animal Characteristic Breakdown: Reaching Your Curricular Goals By Teaching with Animals [ep. 7]Animal characteristic breakdown Children love animals and are interested in their unique traits. By embracing this interest and teaching with animal characteristic activities in your classroom, you can reach your curricular goals in a student-driven way. In this episode, I introduce a Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for each grade level K-5 that can be […]
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