Picture books are a fantastic tool for teaching learners, and they're not just for early childhood learners. Children of all ages can benefit from hearing picture books and seeing their illustrations, and they can be especially beneficial for teaching science with your elementary-aged learners.

In today's episode, Dan Kriesberg talks about picture books for 4th graders and beyond and how he used picture books to teach even into middle school. He talks about what he looks for in quality picture books for older students and how he's used them to enhance his teaching.

You'll definitely want to hit play to hear these intriguing ideas and picture book suggestions! Also, make sure to listen to the end of the episode to hear an update about the show.

Show Notes: https://naturallyteaching.com/episode50

Email Dan Kriesberg: [email protected]

Links to resources mentioned in the episode:

• Earth Wisdom - Dan Kriesberg
• A Sense of Place: Teaching Children About the Environment with Picture Books
• Think Green, Take Action: Books and Activities for Kids
• Diversity Education In Nature
• Teach Outdoors - Teaching for All: Making Outdoor Learning Accessible and Inclusive
• Papa Bear Hikes - Diversity Education In Nature
• Talaterra - Ep116 Dan Kriesberg and Camille Simone Edwards, Diversity Education in Nature
• Keepers of the Earth by Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac
• Night Letters by Palmyra LoMonaco, illustrated by Normand Chartier
• Climbing Kansas Mountains by George Shannon, illustrated by Thomas B. Allen
• The Floating House by Scott Russell Sanders, illustrated by Helen Cogancherry
• Byrd Baylor books
• The Table Where Rich People Sit by Byrd Baylor, illustrated by Peter Parnall
• Secret Place by Eve Bunting, illustrated by Ted Rand
• My Father’s Hands by Joanne Ryder, illustrated by Mark Graham
• Who Came Down That Road by George Ella Lyon, illustrated by Peter Catalanotto

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