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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 […]
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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 […]
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How Butterflies Grow: 8 Picture Books About Butterfly Life CyclesButterflies 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 […]
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Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary ClassroomsIf you’re reading this, you’re probably already convinced that teaching science in elementary school is important. But maybe you feel like there’s not enough time in your schedule thanks to the demands for more math, reading, and writing instruction. Subject integration could be your new best friend! I’m talking about covering science concepts by teaching […]
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12 Stellar Books About the Moon, Sun, and EclipsesAre 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 […]
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A List of 10 St Patty’s Day Picture Books About ScienceAre 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 […]
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Tapping Into Learning: 15 Maple Syrup Books for Elementary SciencePicture 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 […]
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“Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner: Teaching Animal AdaptationsStep 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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12 Snow Books to Support Your Elementary CurriculumPicture 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 snow books includes 12 titles that can help with your weather units, states of matter studies, and your water cycle units. By reading some of these books […]
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“The Very Hungry Caterpillar”: Why It’s Not the Best Option to Teach Life CyclesLet me begin with letting you all know that I love The Very Hungry Caterpillar and this article isn’t here to bash it. Instead, I’m just looking to share my thoughts on why I don’t think it’s one of the best books to use to teach butterfly life cycles. Also, if you’ve used The Very […]
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