{"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":"56. Signs of Animals in Winter: Kindergarten and 3rd Grade NGSS Activities","slug":"56-signs-of-animals-in-winter-kindergarten-and-3rd-grade-ngss-activities","published_at":"2026-02-09T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612/56-signs-of-animals-in-winter-kindergarten-and-3rd-grade-ngss-activities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612","url":"https://naturallyteaching.com/episode56","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/95925469-82a1-4a48-bb5f-4e134aac268b.mp3","summary":"Sometimes winter seems so lifeless and dull. However, it can actually be a really beneficial time of the year to study animal needs and the components of habitats. Think about it: during a time of scarcity, there are still animals that are active and surviving. Why not investigate what they're finding that keeps them alive? Press play to hear descriptions for an animal signs hike for kindergarteners and a habitat safari for 3rd graders, both aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. During the episode I share the standard that inspired the activity, how the activity relates to animal needs and habitats, 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. Next Generation Science Standards addressed in this episode: K-ESS3-1: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants and animals (including humans) and the places they live. 3-LS4-3: Construct an argument with evidence that in a particular habitat some organisms can survive well, some survive less well, and some cannot survive at all. Resources mentioned 💚 Episode 51: Adapting - Naturally Teaching Elementary Updates and Goals Episode 55: 6 Books About Animals in Winter for Elementary-Aged Students Episode 6: 5 Outdoor Education Safety Tips for Teaching Outside “Over and Under the Snow” Picture Book Companion for 3rd Grade “Over and Under the Snow” by Kate Messner: Teaching Animal Adaptations Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode56 🗂 Find activities easily with the Naturally Teaching Activity Index 🛒 TpT Shop: Naturally Teaching 💚 Get more tips and tricks on the website: NaturallyTeac…","meta_description":"Sometimes winter seems so lifeless and dull. 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