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: kriesbergdan@gmail.com

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

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