Naturally Teaching Elementary is a podcast designed for elementary teachers and homeschool educators who are passionate about teaching elementary aged children with authentic and place-based learning opportunities, nurturing the whole child and providing well-rounded education.

Join me each week as we explore practical strategies for teaching science in elementary school, discover the power of integrating science with literacy through captivating picture books, and uncover the magic of outdoor education and its link in teaching elementary aged children.

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40. 10 Ice and Snow Art Ideas for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents – Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

Snow and ice are unique weather phenomena that children absolutely love. So let's take advantage of that excitement and give them fun ice and snow art projects to dive into this winter!Tune in to hear about the difference between product and process art as well as 10 project ideas all about snow and ice. During the episode, I share a description for each project, materials you'll need to make each project happen, preparation suggestions, and how to present the projects to your learners. Ice and snow projects described in the episode include:Painting with colored ice cubesGeoboard snowflakesSnowflake symmetryWatercolor revealing snowflakesPuffy snow paintToothpick and marshmallow snowflakesOver and under the snow and ice landscapesSnow and ice scultpuresPainting snow with watercolorsMaking rainbow iciclesResources mentioned 💚38. 6 Activities for Learning About Water in Winter for Teachers and Homeschool Parents39. 11 Children’s Water Cycle Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool ParentsSnow and Winter Weather Mini Unit for KindergartenShow Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode40TpT Shop: Naturally Teaching💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeaching.com📸 Follow along on Instagram: @naturally.teaching💻 Check us out on Facebook: @naturally.teaching

1. 40. 10 Ice and Snow Art Ideas for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents 18:50
2. 39. 11 Children's Water Cycle Books for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents 22:28
3. 38. 6 Activities for Learning About Water in Winter for Teachers and Homeschool Parents 19:24
4. 37. 6 Valentine's Day Class Party Ideas Enhanced with Science 23:50
5. 36. Gamifying Learning for Elementary-Aged Children with Allie Elliott 27:35

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My name is Victoria Zablocki and I’m a former elementary educator turned outdoor educator with 10 years of experience integrating outdoor education into science learning. During my decade in the field, I coached teachers in public schools on how to accomplish their curricular goals in science with authentic and place-based experiences.

I’m continuing my coaching journey through this podcast by giving you confidence for teaching elementary-aged children in fun, engaging, and authentic ways. Each Monday I release a new episode that introduces effective science teaching methods, ways to integrate science and ELA, tips and tricks to leverage outdoor education, and ideas for math, art, and more. 

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