Teaching with photographs This is a topic I’ve been excited to dive into for some time, and summer seemed like the perfect opportunity to introduce it. If you’ve never thought about how teaching with actual photographs can help your learners in science, this episode is a must-listen. I’m an avid collector of nature photos because […]
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Summer Activities for 2nd and 5th Graders Aligned with NGSSSummer activities It’s officially summer! And with it is a wonderful opportunity to explore water and where it can be found. Now is a great time to suggest to your learners’ caregivers to enjoy the local waterways and help prevent that summer slide. In this episode, we’ll talk about summer activities that are paired with […]
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Outside Summer Activities for 1st and 4th Graders Aligned with NGSS [Ep. 74]Outside summer activities We’re just one week away from the summer solstice! You’re probably noticing signs of summer, and likely, your learners’ families are too. Help your kiddos avoid summer slide by giving them school to home experiences that help them practice concepts with light alongside their families. In this episode, we’ll talk about outside […]
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Summer Activities for Kindergarteners and 3rd Graders Aligned with NGSS [Ep. 73]Summer activities for kindergarteners and 3rd graders June is when spring fades and summer awakens! You get a break (finally), and your learners get more time with their families. Help your learners avoid summer slide by giving them school to home experiences that help them practice their weather data collection alongside their families. In this […]
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6 Books for Summer to Help You and Your Learners’ Caregivers Introduce Seasonal Signs [Ep. 72]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 for summer Summer is almost here and with it comes a change in weather and longer hours of daylight (and summer break!). […]
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Reptiles and Amphibians List: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 71]Reptiles and amphibians list activities Investigating a reptiles and amphibians list of local species can be a great way to learn about diversity in your ecosystems as well as the way energy moves through food chains. May is a fantastic time to do this since the reptiles and amphibians have come out of their winter […]
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How Are Reptiles and Amphibians Different? 1st and 4th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 70]How are reptiles and amphibians different? How are reptiles and amphibians different? That is a question that comes up with children (and adults) of all ages. They look similar, so aren’t they the same kinds of animals? Reptiles and amphibians have very distinct differences once you start investigating them closer, and that’s just what I’m […]
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Impact of Humans on Environment: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 69]Activities to investigate the impact of humans on environment May is a great time to see reptiles and amphibians before the end of the school year! And to help you get inspired, I’ve got an activity idea about reptiles and amphibians for each grade K-5 coming at you this month. In this episode, we’ll talk […]
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6 Picture Books About Characteristics of Amphibians and Reptiles [Ep. 68]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 about characteristics of amphibians and reptiles May is a magical month where learners can see ALL.THE.ANIMALS again! They’re either waking up from […]
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Pollination of Flowers: 2nd and 5th Grade NGSS Activities [Ep. 67]Pollination of flowers activities Flowers are the seed-making parts of plants, but most can’t do it alone! Enter the pollinators. The mutual relationship between flower and pollinator is something to behold and can help teach many different concepts in elementary school. So let’s take advantage of spring to investigate the pollination of flowers and how […]
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