12. 8 Different Seasons Books: Introducing the Four Seasons with Picture Books
Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator
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Show Notes
Helping young learners understand the way that seasons are made can be a challenge! Investigating this abstract concept can be made easier with different seasons books.
In this episode, I cover 8 picture books that introduce the changing seasons, how they come to be, and their seasonal signs that can clue your students into their differences. Press play to hear about The Reason for the Seasons by Ellie Peterson, Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson, A Bunny for All Seasons by Janet Schulman, and more.
Books in this episode 📚
- The Reason for the Seasons by Ellie Peterson
- The Reasons for Seasons by Gail Gibbons
- The Seasons of Arnold’s Apple Tree by Gail Gibbons
- Tap the Magic Tree by Christie Matheson
- A Bunny for All Seasons by Janet Schulman
- A Stroll Through the Seasons by Kay Barnham
- The Squirrels’ Busy Year by Martin Jenkins
- Green on Green by Dianne White
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Resources mentioned 💚
- Episode 11: Teaching with Phenology: How to Plan Your Science Standards Around the Seasons
- A Helpful Introduction for Teachers Teaching the Four Seasons in School
- Four Seasons Sorting Activity Bundle for Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer
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