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. 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
  2. 12/23/2024

    32. 6 Fun Winter Activities Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards

    Winter is a season of mystery and intrigue. So let's make the season work for you by including fun winter activities in your schedule! Combining the mystique of winter with the power of learning through play can get your students motivated to learn. Tune in to hear descriptions for 6 fun winter 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 the winter season, and a description of how to implement the activity in your classroom. 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. Fun winter activities described in this episode include: Kindergarten: Push & Pull Stations1st Grade: Walk in the Dark2nd Grade: Mapping States of Water3rd Grade: Animals Grouping for Survival Simon Says4th Grade: Erosion Stations5th Grade: Water Cycle Obstacle Course Resources mentioned 💚 Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching OutsideEpisode 26: Celebrating the Winter Solstice with an Outdoor Party for Your Elementary StudentsA Helpful Guide to Teaching the Season Transition to WinterA Helpful Introduction for Teachers Teaching the Four Seasons in School Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode32 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

    26 min
  3. 12/16/2024

    31. Next Generation Science Standards Explained with Beth Christiansen

    If you've been struggling to understand the Next Generation Science Standards and how to use them in your elementary classroom, then this is the podcast episode for you! In today's episode Beth Christiansen explains the Next Generation Science Standards, how they differ from traditional science standards, how they utilize three dimensional learning for student success, and more. She also shares a TON of resources to help you find phenomena to investigate, how to effectively facilitate class discussions, and much, much more. Make sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode because today's Teaching Tip is about using informal questioning and class discussion to assess your students' understanding of your curriculum. Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode31 Email Beth Christiansen: eacconsulting1@gmail.com Some of the resources mentioned 💚 The wonder of science:  https://thewonderofscience.com/phenomenalNGSS Phenomena Ideas: http://www.ngssphenomena.com/Next Generation Science Standards Interactive Resource: https://nextgenscience.org/Nine talk moves from TERC https://inquiryproject.terc.edu/prof_dev/Goals_and_Moves.cfm.htmlPhenomenal Science (free K-5 curriculum): https://phenomscience.weebly.com/Visit show notes for lots more! 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

    27 min
  4. 12/02/2024

    29. Hibernation in Animals: 6 Dormancy Activities for Elementary Teachers and Homeschool Groups

    Hibernation in animals is a much talked about topic in elementary science, but it’s misunderstood. Listen in to hear about hibernation and the different forms of animal dormancy including torpor, brumation, and diapause. After covering the basics of animal dormancy, we’ll talk through 6 different activities inspired by sleeping animals for grades K-5. I share the Next Generation Science Standard that inspired the activity, how the activity connects to animal dormancy, and how to use the activity with your class or homeschool group. Press play to hear about: Role playing animals looking for their needs in preparation for winter (Kindergarten)Using a movement cube to experience ways animals prepare for their winter sleep (1st Grade)Completing a chipmunk inspired relay race (2nd Grade)Creating models of insects entering diapause in different life stages (3rd Grade)Developing centers to match animals with their internal structures that support survival by sleeping through the winter (4th Grade)Collecting data of sunrise and sunset time along with animal sightings to determine how hours of daylight affect animal dormancy (5th Grade) Resources mentioned 💚 Hibernation Preparation Movement Cube for 1st GradeSuny College ESF - WoodchuckSmall reusable shopping bags"Not a Buzz to Be Found" by Linda Glaser Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode29 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

    28 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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