Vernal pool and frog books Vernal pools are hopping, both literally and figuratively! This is the time of year when frogs and salamanders make their way to vernal pools to sing, dance, mate, and lay their eggs. To get your learners excited about this special time of the year, consider reading them vernal pool and […]
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Vernal Pool Patrol: A Citizen Science Project for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Parents with Lindsey Harrell [Ep. 46]Vernal Pool Patrol I am so excited to be able to offer you a guest interview all about the Vernal Pool Patrol! Lindsey Harrell has been an interpretive naturalist for 8 years and has a passion for conservation. She loves to bring awareness to lesser known ecosystems and hopes to inspire people to care for […]
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6 Elementary Math Activities for Spring Aligned with K-5 Common Core State Standards [Ep. 44]Elementary math activities Spring is full of elementary math opportunities to give your learners real-world experiences. Counting, measuring, telling time, finding volume, calculating, and patterning are all fun ways to engage with the season and practice your learners’ skills. In this episode, we’ll talk about 6 elementary math activities for spring that are paired with […]
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9 Spring Picture Books to Help You Introduce Seasonal Signs, Plants, and Animals in Spring [Ep. 43]Spring Picture Books Spring is almost here and with it comes a change in weather and longer hours of daylight. Spring picture books could be just what you need to help introduce your students to the seasonal signs they may see and how plants and animals react to the change in weather and longer days. […]
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6 Fun Spring Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards [Ep. 42]Fun spring activities Spring is a time of growth, birth, and rejuvenation. The plants and animals feel energized, and so do we. We all missed that sun and the warmer temperatures. So let’s take advantage of your learners’ energy and desire to be outside and make it work in your favor. So what does that […]
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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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Tapping Into Learning: 15 Maple Syrup Books for Elementary SciencePicture books are an amazing way to learn about the world and can be an invaluable tool for introducing children to scientific skills and concepts. This list of maple syrup books includes 15 titles that can help with your weather units, photosynthesis studies, and your water cycle units. By reading some of these books to […]
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How Vernal Pools Can Be Used to Reach Your Curricular GoalsTrudging through the woods with a trail of kindergarteners behind me, we spot our destination right away. Vernal pools sitting there, waiting for us to explore. We all stand around the edge and stare at these innocent puddles wondering what we may find. I give directions about how to use scientific tools to sample the […]
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A List of Earth Day Activities Elementary Students Will Love This YearEarth Day is a wonderful opportunity to get your students involved with some awesome stewardship or community service projects. But sometimes brainstorming and planning these sorts of activities is challenging. You’re here to read about Earth Day activities elementary students will love and hopefully you’ll get what you came for! This article will cover some […]
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A Fantastic Spring Picture Book List for Elementary Teachers with 20 TitlesPicture books are an amazing way to learn about the world and can be an invaluable tool for introducing children to the changing seasons. This fantastic spring picture book list is compiled of 20 titles that introduce seasonal signs, what plants in the spring are doing, and what animals in the spring are up to. […]
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