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Tag: Picture Books

8 Different Seasons Books: Introducing the Four Seasons with Picture Books [Ep. 12]
8 Different Seasons Books: Introducing the Four Seasons with Picture Books [Ep. 12]

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. Different Seasons Books Learning how the seasons are made can be a very abstract concept, especially for early childhood learners. However, picture books […]

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

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]

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. Science skills picture books Teaching science skills with picture books gives your students the opportunity to see them in action. Questioning, observing, persistence, […]

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

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. Teaching with books I am so excited to have the first guest episode be all about teaching with books. This is a passion […]

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 […]