The podcast designed for elementary teachers who are passionate about teaching science in their classrooms.

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 science.

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6. 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching in Nature – Naturally Teaching Elementary Science

If you've considered teaching outside but you're worried about safety, make sure to listen to this episode. I cover 5 outdoor education safety tips to help ease your mind and get you prepared for the upcoming school year.After 8 years of teaching outside, it all boils down to these 5 things. Listen in as we talk about:Preparing your outdoor spaceUsing natural boundariesSetting up safety expectations and rulesInstructing your students to use the bathroom before going outsideUsing a trail bagResources mentioned 💚Outdoor Education: How to Use Nature to Improve Your Science StudiesEpisode 2 – Outdoor Learning Environment: 3 Things to Plan for Back to SchoolTopics covered: outdoor education safety tips, outdoor education, teaching outside, outdoor classroom safety, outdoor safety, safetyTpT 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. 6. 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching in Nature 13:53
2. 5. Science Skills for Students: 10 Picture Books for Encouraging Kid Scientists 21:28
3. 4. 6 Invasive Species Activities to Use in the Elementary Classroom 21:34
4. 1. 10 Science Activities for Elementary Students That Aren't Experiments 20:26
5. 2. Outdoor Learning Environment – 3 Things to Plan for Back to School 17:10

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

She’s continuing her coaching journey through this podcast by giving you confidence for teaching science in fun, engaging, and authentic ways. Each Monday she releases a new episode that introduces effective science teaching methods, ways to integrate science and ELA, and tips and tricks to leverage outdoor education. 

Want to learn more? Check out my philosophy and see if we’re a good fit.