Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator
Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families

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 don’t 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/

  1. FEB 3

    38. 6 Activities for Learning About Water in Winter for Teachers and Homeschool Parents

    Winter temperatures may not be everyone's favorite, but those temperatures provide the opportunity for learning about water in a rich and engaging way. The winter season gives your learners the chance to experience water in its three states, sometimes even on the same day! Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 activities for learning about water that are aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-5. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to water, and a description of how to implement the activity with your learners. And make sure to listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level. Activities described in this episode include: Kindergarten: Measuring snow depths1st Grade: Using icicles to block light2nd Grade: Going for a states of water hike3rd Grade: Engineering a solution for snow removal4th Grade: Taking crack rubbings to investigate erosion5th Grade: Investigating dirt in melted snow Resources mentioned 💚 Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching OutsideSnow and Winter Weather Mini Unit for Kindergarten35. 6 Groundhog’s Day Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups36. Gamifying Learning for Elementary-Aged Children with Allie ElliottSnowy Science: A Guide to Teaching About Matter in Winter Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode38 TpT 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

    19 min
  2. JAN 27

    37. 6 Valentine's Day Class Party Ideas Enhanced with Science

    Valentine's Day is fluttering our way and will be here very soon! For those of you already preparing for your class party, listen to this episode to discover ways to enhance your class party with a science twist (for those you not ready to plan, listen now and then revisit when you're in the planning mood). In this episode, I share Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-5 and a Valentine's Day theme that pairs with it. I go on to share examples of three centers that you could use at your class party that go along with each theme including an individual or group activity, a game, and a craft. Listen in to hear ideas for these themes: We love nature (Kindergarten)Hearts beat (1st Grade)The perfect pair: insects and their host plants (2nd Grade)Magnets attract (3rd Grade)Animal hearts (4th Grade)Attracted to the Earth (5th Grade) Resources mentioned 💚 Slow to Fast Heartbeat Sound EffectThe Compass SlideFlower Talk: How Plants Use Color to Communicate by Sara LevineHow Plants Talk by Helena HarastovaFlowers Are Calling by Rita GrayOutdoor Pollination Scavenger Hunt for 2nd GradeBeyond Hearts and Cupids: A Guide to Alternative Valentine’s Day Parties for Elementary TeachersVertebrate Hearts - Comparative Clip Art Show notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode37 TpT Shop: Naturally Teaching 💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeaching.com 📸 Follow along on Instagram: a...

    24 min
  3. JAN 13

    35. 6 Groundhog's Day Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups

    Groundhog's Day is coming up in just a few weeks and it's a great holiday to incorporate science activities in your celebrations! Many people think it's just a time to talk about weather, but you can also enjoy activities about shadows, hibernation, and squirrels. Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun Groundhog's Day activities aligned with Next Generation Science Standards for grades K-5. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to Groundhog's Day, and a description of how to implement the activity in your classroom or at home. Make sure you listen all the way through the episode; you may find yourself inspired to adapt one of these activities or use an activity for a different grade level. Groundhog's Day activities describe in this episode include: Kindergarten: Weather data collection1st Grade: Creating shadows with recyclables2nd Grade: Making a squirrel field guide3rd Grade: Using climates to make Groundhog forecasts4th Grade: Groundhog hibernation obstacle course5th Grade: Shadow tracing throughout the day Resources mentioned 💚 Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching Outside16 Activities for Groundhog Day Inspired by the Book “Groundhog Weather School”Free Printable Weather Wheel and Lesson Plan for TeachersHibernation in Animals: 6 Dormancy Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode35 TpT 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

    20 min
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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 don’t 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/

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