Learning about water in winter The winter season is the perfect time to explore frozen water and can inspire some beautiful ice and snow art pieces. This is the only time of year that water can naturally be found in all three states in many parts of the world, so let’s take advantage of the […]
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6 Activities for Learning About Water in Winter for Teachers and Homeschool Parents [Ep. 38]Learning about water in winter The winter season is the perfect time for learning about water thanks to the low temperatures that often reach freezing. This is the only time that water can naturally be found in all three states. So let’s take advantage of the season by learning about water in winter. In this […]
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6 Valentine’s Day Class Party Ideas Enhanced with Science [Ep. 37]Valentine’s Day class party ideas Valentine’s Day is one of those wonderful memory making opportunities when you get to celebrate with a class party. However, finding Valentine’s Day class party ideas that will keep your students engaged (and not just energetic) can be tricky. Instead of focusing on the lovey side of Valentine’s Day, let’s […]
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Gamifying Learning for Elementary-Aged Children with Allie Elliott [Ep. 36]Gamifying learning I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about gamifying learning for elementary-aged children! Allie Elliott has taught children outside for several years and has learned the tricks of the trade when it comes to gamifying learning. Her passion definitely shines through in this interview! In this […]
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6 Groundhog’s Day Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups [Ep. 35]Groundhog’s Day activities Groundhog’s Day is an underrated holiday with tremendous potential for both fun and the integration of science curriculum. Not only can you talk about weather forecasting, but you can also discuss shadows, hibernation, and squirrels in engaging and meaningful ways. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 Groundhog’s activities that are paired […]
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Ch-Ch-Changes: New Year Newness [Ep. 33]New Year Changes 2025 is just around the corner and with that comes new beginnings. It’s also great to take time to reflect on what’s happened over the last year and what you’re appreciative of. That’s what you’ll find in this episode; me sharing what I’ve learned about this podcast over the last six months, […]
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6 Fun Winter Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards [Ep. 32]Fun winter 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 winter is a great time to begin this process. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 fun winter activities […]
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Outdoor Learning Equipment for Schools and Homeschool Groups [Ep. 28]Outdoor learning equipment for schools Outdoor learning equipment for schools and homeschool groups come in all different shapes, sizes, and prices. But as a teacher, you are already paying for way too many things to make your indoor classroom run, you shouldn’t have to add more of a financial burden onto your shoulders to be […]
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The Great Backyard Bird Count: How to Put Together a Bird Feeding Station with Martha Holzheuer [Ep. 27]Prepping for the Great Backyard Bird Count I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about setting up a bird feeding station for the Great Backyard Bird Count! Martha Holzheuer is the owner of Nature Niche and has had an amazing career with a focus on native plants as […]
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Planning a Field Trip Made Easier with Education Director James Dake [Ep. 23]Planning a field trip I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about field trips, their importance for students, and tips for planning a field trip in a less stressful way! James Dake is the Education Director at Grass River Natural Area and has over a decade of experience […]
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