{"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":"72. 6 Books for Summer to Help You and Your Learners' Caregivers Introduce Seasonal Signs","slug":"72-6-books-for-summer-to-help-you-and-your-learners-caregivers-introduce-seasonal-signs","published_at":"2026-06-01T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612/72-6-books-for-summer-to-help-you-and-your-learners-caregivers-introduce-seasonal-signs","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/naturally-teaching-elementary-a-podcast-for-teachers-and-homeschool-families-6910612","url":"https://naturallyteaching.com/episode72","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2c65349e-5da4-4d83-ba31-029ce480e584.mp3","summary":"Summer is on the horizon, so now is a good time to start scoping out books for summer to help you and your learners' caregivers teach seasonal concepts. Picture books are a great way to explore the changing of the seasons in words and pictures! In this episode I cover 6 books for summer that introduce the signs of the season, ways people can explore nature in summer, and crops that can be harvested. Press play to hear about \"Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer\" by Kenard Pak, \"Summer is Here\" by Renee Watson, \"Summer Song\" by Kevin Henkes, \"Summer Color\" by Dianna Murray, and more. Books in this episode 📚 Goodbye Spring, Hello Summer by Kenard Pak Summer is Here by Renee Watson, illustrated by Bea Jackson Summer Song By Kevin Henkes, illustrated by Laura Dronzek Summer Color by Dianna Murray, illustrated by Zoe Persico When Summer Comes: Exploring Nature in Our Warmest Season by Aimee M. Bissonnette, illustrated by Erin Hourigan Cheers for a Dozen Ears: A Summer Crop of Counting by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky, illustrated by Susan Swan Want to view all of these books in one place? Check them out here ! (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.” “Teaching the Weather of Summer: A Helpful Guide for Elementary Teachers” Naturally Teaching Activity Index Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode72 🗂 Find activities easily with the Naturally Teaching Activity Index 🛒 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","meta_description":"Summer is on the horizon, so now is a good time to start scoping out books for summer to help you and your learners' caregivers teach seasonal concepts. 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