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43. 9 Spring Picture Books to Introduce Seasonal Signs, Plants, and Animals in Spring
Episode 43

43. 9 Spring Picture Books to Introduce Seasonal Signs, Plants, and Animals in Spring

Naturally Teaching Elementary: A Podcast for Teachers and Homeschool Families · Victoria Zablocki, Elementary Teacher turned Outdoor Educator

March 10, 202516m 6s

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Show Notes

Spring is about to begin, so now is a good time to start scoping out spring picture books to help you 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 9 picture books that introduce the signs of the season, plants, and animals in spring. Press play to hear about "Spring Thaw" by Steven Schnur, "Abracadabra, It’s Spring" by Anne Sibley O’Brien, "Worm Weather" by Jean Taft, "Bloom Boom!" by April Pulley Sayre, and more.

Books in this episode 📚

  1. Spring Thaw by Steven Schnur, illustrated by Stacey Schuett
  2. Spring for Sophie by Yael Werber, illustrated by Jen Hill
  3. Mud by Mary Lyn Ray, illustrated by Lauren Stringer
  4. Abracadabra, It’s Spring by Anne Sibley O’Brien, illustrated by Susan Gal
  5. Snowman – Cold = Puddle by Laura Purdie Salas, illustrated by Micha Archer
  6. Worm Weather by Jean Taft, illustrated by Matt Hunt
  7. It’s Spring! by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Susan Swan
  8. Sixteen Miles to Spring by Andrew Pelletier, illustrated by Katya Krenina
  9. Bloom Boom! Words and pictures by April Pulley Sayre

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Resources mentioned 💚

  1. Spring Picture Book Companion for Kindergarten
  2. A Fantastic Spring Picture Book List for Elementary Teachers with 20 Titles
  3. Tapping Into Learning: 15 Maple Syrup Books for Elementary Science
  4. Teaching with Books: How to Integrate Science and Literacy for Elementary Classrooms
  5. Worm Weather Picture Book Companion for Kindergarten
  6. Episode 16: 10 Fall Picture Books to Introduce Seasonal Signs, Falling Leaves, and Animals in Autumn

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