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Tag: Picture Books

Exploring Invertebrates: 10 Picture Books to Introduce Animal Characteristics [ep. 9]
Exploring Invertebrates: 10 Picture Books to Introduce Animal Characteristics [ep. 9]

Invertebrates and animal characteristic picture books Invertebrates make up the majority of the animals on Earth, but students aren’t as familiar with them as they are vertebrates. Introducing a variety of animal groups in your science studies is important for your students’ overall understanding of the curriculum. Using picture books to introduce the characteristics of […]

Read this list to find books about invasive species to read to your students
7 Invasive Species Books to Read in the Elementary Classroom

Are you looking for a way to introduce invasive species to your elementary students? The concept of invasive exotic species can be challenging for young students to understand. Picture books are an amazing way to learn about the world and can be an invaluable tool for introducing children to scientific skills and concepts. This list […]

Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books for Encouraging Kid Scientists [ep. 5]
Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books For Encouraging Kid Scientists [ep. 5]

Science skills picture books Teaching science skills with picture books gives your students the opportunity to see them in action. Questioning, observing, persistence, and other science skills are abstract concepts and can be hard for early childhood learners to understand. Picture books also let students see the results of their science skills, showing them why […]

Teaching with Books: Thinking Outside the Box with Steve Frisbee [Episode 3]
Teaching with Books: Thinking Outside the Box with Steve Frisbee [Ep. 3]

Teaching with books I am so excited to have the first guest episode be all about teaching with books. This is a passion of mine shared by my friend Steve Frisbee, the Camp Director at Chippewa Nature Center in Midland, Michigan. In this episode we talk about Steve’s experiences teaching with books and how he […]

Read this list to find books about how butterflies grow to read to your students
How Butterflies Grow: 8 Picture Books About Butterfly Life Cycles

Butterflies are a hot topic for students and teaching about how butterflies grow can be a great way to tie their interests into the standards. If your district uses the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), 3rd graders are supposed to “develop models to describe that organisms have unique and diverse life cycles but all have […]

Read this list to find books about the moon, sun, and eclipses to read to your students
12 Stellar Books About the Moon, Sun, and Eclipses

Are you looking for a way to get ready for the upcoming solar eclipse or to get a better understanding of the moon and sun? Picture books are an amazing way to learn about the world and can be an invaluable tool for introducing children to scientific skills and concepts. This list of books about […]

Read this list to find St Patty's Day books about science to read to your students
A List of 10 St Patty’s Day Picture Books About Science

Are you looking for a way to spice up your St Patty’s Day celebrations while also getting the most out of your day? Picture books are an amazing way to learn about the world and can be an invaluable tool for introducing children to scientific skills and concepts. This list of St Patty’s Day picture […]

Read this list to find maple syrup books to read to your students
Tapping Into Learning: 15 Maple Syrup Books for Elementary Science

Picture books are an amazing way to learn about the world and can be an invaluable tool for introducing children to scientific skills and concepts. This list of maple syrup books includes 15 titles that can help with your weather units, photosynthesis studies, and your water cycle units.  By reading some of these books to […]

Read this guide to learn tips to use "Over and Under the Snow" with your elementary students
“Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner: Teaching Animal Adaptations

Step into the enchanting world of Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, where winter unveils the secrets of animal survival. This article explores the fascinating narratives of creatures above and below the snow, unraveling the mysteries of their adaptations. Whether you’re a teacher looking to enhance your classroom with lessons on animal adaptations […]

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