{"podcast":{"title":"Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families","slug":"naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612","podcast_index_feed_id":6910612,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/naturally-teaching/","website_url":"https://www.naturallyteachingpodcast.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/08aae9e6-390e-48db-a4f1-4fd6e83f95fa/-9DaL5GhltgUklePjTU0UDX6.jpg","author":"Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator","episode_count":80,"summary":"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/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T16:20:13.049895+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612"},"episode":{"title":"55. 6 Books About Animals in Winter for Elementary-Aged Students","slug":"55-6-books-about-animals-in-winter-for-elementary-aged-students","published_at":"2026-02-02T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612/55-6-books-about-animals-in-winter-for-elementary-aged-students","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612","url":"https://naturallyteaching.com/episode55","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0fa0d4f2-3993-4ffb-a4bf-bcbb0fa628bf.mp3","summary":"The extreme weather of winter makes you wonder what animals are crazy enough to endure and survive it. Animals are active in winter, whether we see them or not, and the animals that are awake leave behind traces and clues that can be found. These little gems can be just the hook your learners need to pursue amazing inquiry driven studies. Books are a great way to introduce animal signs in winter and to encourage the development of observational skills. In this episode, I give you a brief summary of books about animals in winter and my thoughts on how they can help you with your students. Books in this episode 📚 In the Snow: Who’s Been Here? By Lindsay Barrett George Big Tracks, Little Tracks by Millicent E. Selsam, illustrated by Marlene Hill Donnelly Over and Under the Snow by Kate Messner, illustrated by Christopher Silas Neal Track That Scat! by Lisa Morlock, illustrated by Carrie Ann Bradshaw Whose Track is That? by Stan Tekiela Animal Tracks Activity Book by Brett Ortler, illustrated by Shane Nitzsche, Anna Christenson, Julie Martinez, and Bruce Wilson (Disclaimer: as an Amazon Associate, I may earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you) Resources mentioned 💚 “Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms.” Ep. 34: 9 Winter Picture Books to Help You Introduce Seasonal Signs, Snow, and Animals in Winter 16 Wonderful Children’s Books About Winter for Elementary Teachers “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner: Teaching Animal Adaptations Over and Under the Snow Picture Book Companion for 3rd Grade (ELA and Science) Storytime with AdventureKEEN - “Whose Track is That?” read by Stan Tekiela Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode55 🗂 Find activities easily with the Naturally Teaching Activity Index 🛒 TpT S…","meta_description":"The extreme weather of winter makes you wonder what animals are crazy enough to endure and survive it. 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