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 […]
![10 Fall Picture Books to Help You Introduce Seasonal Signs, Falling Leaves, and Animals in Autumn [Ep. 16]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/10-fall-picture-books-990x630.jpg)
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10 Fall Picture Books to Introduce Seasonal Signs, Falling Leaves, and Animals in Autumn [Ep. 16]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. Fall Picture Books Fall is on its way and with it comes a change in weather and fewer hours of daylight. Fall picture […]
![Outdoor Classroom Routines and Procedures: 5 Easy Activities for Your First Week Outside [Ep. 14]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/classroom-routines-and-procedures-990x630.jpg)
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Outdoor Classroom Routines and Procedures: 5 Easy Activities for Your First Week Outside [Ep. 14]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. Classroom Routines and Procedures Practicing classroom routines and procedures is essential in the first few weeks of school. When done consistently, you can […]
![Integrating STEM Into Your Classroom: How to Get Started with Naomi Meredith [Ep. 13]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/integrating-stem-header-990x630.png)
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Integrating STEM Into Your Classroom: How to Get Started With Naomi Meredith [Ep. 13]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. Integrating STEM in your classroom I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about integrating STEM into […]
![Teaching with Phenology: How to Plan Your Science Standards Around the Seasons [Ep. 11]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/teaching-with-phenology-header-990x630.png)
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Teaching with Phenology: How to Plan Your Science Standards Around the Seasons [Ep. 11]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 Phenology Organizing science standards with phenology in mind can truly benefit your students’ overall learning. Not only does it encourage the […]
![10 Best Nature Apps to Use in the Elementary Classroom [Ep. 10]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/episode-10-header-990x630.png)
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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 […]
![Exploring Invertebrates: 10 Picture Books to Introduce Animal Characteristics [ep. 9]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/exploring-invertebrates-books-header-990x630.png)
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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 […]
![Learning Gardens: Creating Dynamic Outdoor Classrooms with Victoria Hackett [ep. 8]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/learning-gardens-header-990x630.png)
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Learning Gardens: Creating Dynamic Outdoor Classrooms with Victoria Hackett [Ep. 8]Learning gardens I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about teaching with gardens! My experience is with wild ecosystems, but Victoria Hackett from Outdoor Classrooms has researched teaching gardens across the U.S. Through this research, she developed a framework of 4 different types of gardens that can be […]
![Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books for Encouraging Kid Scientists [ep. 5]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/science-skills-for-students-990x630.png)
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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, […]
![6 Invasive Species Activities to Use in the Elementary Classroom [episode 4]](https://www.naturallyteaching.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/invasive-species-activities-header-990x630.png)
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6 Invasive Species Activities to Use in the Elementary Classroom [ep. 4]Invasive species activities The ultimate conservation preservation hack…invasive species activities! If you’re worried about maintaining your schoolyard ecosystem but you still want to provide your students the opportunity for hands-on experiences, invasive species are your new best friend. In this episode, we’ll talk through what a native species is compared to an exotic species and […]