Classroom Halloween activities Halloween is coming and so is your classroom party! You’re either planning your classroom Halloween activities, or you’re waiting just a wee bit longer to get your to-do list started. Whichever method you use, you should consider taking your Halloween party outside this year. By taking your party outside, you could end […]
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Nature Based Preschools and Elementary Classrooms: Talking Teacher Roles with Dr. Rachel Larimore [Ep. 18]Teacher roles in nature based preschools and elementary classrooms I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about teacher roles in nature based preschools and elementary classrooms! Dr. Rachel Larimore is a former nature preschool director, consultant, and educator and has recently co-written a book about the human element […]
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6 Fun Fall Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards [Ep. 17]Fun fall activities Learning through play is a powerful way to teach your students. Gamifying your curriculum will help your students experience your content and will help them understand the phenomena in a deeper way and fall is a great time to begin this process. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 fun fall activities […]
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6 Citizen Science Projects for Elementary Students and Teachers [Ep. 15]Citizen Science Projects Citizen science projects are powerful, real-world opportunities to develop your students’ science skills, get them involved with the community, contribute to the scientific community, and nurture future stewards of the Earth. But what are they? Citizen science projects are opportunities that involve non-scientist participation in data collection and reporting for scientific research. […]
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Outdoor Classroom Routines and Procedures: 5 Easy Activities for Your First Week Outside [Ep. 14]Classroom Routines and Procedures Practicing classroom routines and procedures is essential in the first few weeks of school. When done consistently, you can set you and your students up for success for the rest of the school year. The same can be said for your outdoor classroom routines and procedures. In this episode, I describe […]
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Integrating STEM Into Your Classroom: How to Get Started With Naomi Meredith [Ep. 13]
Integrating STEM in your classroom I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about integrating STEM into your classroom! Naomi Meredith is a former classroom teacher turned STEM coach and is a wealth of knowledge. Her passion for STEM education is evident and her creativity is endless. She shares […]
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8 Different Seasons Books: Introducing the Four Seasons with Picture Books [Ep. 12]
Different Seasons Books Learning how the seasons are made can be a very abstract concept, especially for early childhood learners. However, picture books could be just the tool to help you teach your students the reason for the seasons. In this episode, I share 8 different seasons books that you can use in your elementary […]
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Teaching with Phenology: How to Plan Your Science Standards Around the Seasons [Ep. 11]Teaching with Phenology Organizing science standards with phenology in mind can truly benefit your students’ overall learning. Not only does it encourage the use of all the senses, lends itself well to a variety of different science activities, and provides a scaffolded approach to understanding of content, it most importantly gives your students authentic phenomenon […]
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10 Best Nature Apps to Use in the Elementary Classroom [Ep. 10]Best nature apps We’ve made it to the 10th episode of this podcast! Statistics show that more than 80% of podcasts don’t make it to this point, so to celebrate, I’ve put together a list of the 10 best nature apps that I use for teaching elementary students. 🥳 All of these apps have free […]
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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 […]
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