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Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool FamiliesTeaching elementary aged children Author: Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator
Are you an elementary teacher or homeschool parent that wants to add more value to your lessons? Do you know the value of cultivating science skills in your students but feel like you dont know the best way to incorporate them in your classroom? Then this is the perfect show for you! Naturally Teaching Elementary is a podcast designed for the elementary teacher and homeschool parent with too much on their plate but a desire to best serve their children. Each week Victoria Zablocki and her guests will cover ways to integrate science into your ELA studies, demystify scientific concepts, and share tips and tricks to take learning outside. Victoria Zablocki is a former elementary educator with 10 years of experience integrating outdoor education into science learning. You can follow her on Instagram @naturally.teaching. To get more access to great content, head to https://www.naturallyteaching.com/ Language: en Genres: Education, Education for Kids, How To, Kids & Family Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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50. Picture Books for 4th Graders and Beyond: Using Picture Books to Enhance Your Science Teaching with Dan Kriesberg
Episode 50
Sunday, 27 April, 2025
Picture books are a fantastic tool for teaching learners, and they're not just for early childhood learners. Children of all ages can benefit from hearing picture books and seeing their illustrations, and they can be especially beneficial for teaching science with your elementary-aged learners.In today's episode, Dan Kriesberg talks about picture books for 4th graders and beyond and how he used picture books to teach even into middle school. He talks about what he looks for in quality picture books for older students and how he's used them to enhance his teaching.You'll definitely want to hit play to hear these intriguing ideas and picture book suggestions! Also, make sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear an update about the show.Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode50Email Dan Kriesberg: kriesbergdan@gmail.comLinks to resources mentioned in the episode:Earth Wisdom - Dan KriesbergA Sense of Place: Teaching Children About the Environment with Picture BooksThink Green, Take Action: Books and Activities for KidsDiversity Education In NatureTeach Outdoors - Teaching for All: Making Outdoor Learning Accessible and InclusivePapa Bear Hikes - Diversity Education In NatureTalaterra - Ep116 Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, Diversity Education in NatureKeepers of the Earth by Michael J. Caduto and Joseph BruchacNight Letters by Palmyra LoMonaco, illustrated by Normand ChartierClimbing Kansas Mountains by George Shannon, illustrated by Thomas B. Allen