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EPISODE · Jan 12, 2026 · 7 MIN

31. Character Traits & Science With Snowflake Bentley – Book Bite Episode 2

from Firstieland Podcast For Elementary Teachers: Education Teaching Tips And Ideas For Kindergarten And First Grade

Character Traits & Science With Snowflake Bentley – Book Bite Episode 2In this episode of The Firstieland Podcast for Elementary Teachers, your host Molly Schwab dives into the true story of Snowflake Bentley and shows you how to turn this beautiful winter biography into meaningful lessons across your day. You’ll learn simple ways to teach character traits, main idea, compare and contrast, and even explore winter science, all with one picture book. Instead of searching for separate activities for reading, writing, and science, you’ll discover how this story can anchor multiple lessons and keep your students engaged during the coldest month of the year.You’ll learn:✔️ How to teach character traits using Wilson Bentley’s determination and curiosity✔️ Simple ways to introduce biographies to young learners✔️ How to explore text connections with this winter read aloud✔️ Easy science tie-ins about snow formation and why every snowflake is unique✔️ How to use this week’s freebie to help students describe Wilson Bentley using evidence from the textBy the end of this episode, you’ll have ready-to-use ideas for teaching comprehension, writing, and science, all centered around Snowflake Bentley, plus a free character traits activity you can use right away.Resources MentionedFREE Winter Read Aloud Challenge – Sign Up Today: firstieland.com/challengeSnowflake Bentley TPT resource - firstieland.com/snowflakeBook - Snowflake Bentley - https://amzn.to/4pmixWx Let's Stay ConnectedVisit our website: www.firstieland.comNeed resources? Visit our TPT store: https://firstieland.com/TPT-storeNeed more help or ideas? Send me a message on Instagram @firstielandTo check out all the resources mentioned in this episode, head over to the show notes: https://firstieland.com/podcastEnjoying The Podcast?Be sure to tap the follow button so you don’t miss an episode.How To Rate And ReviewIf you’re enjoying this podcast and it’s helpful to you, I’d love it if you’d leave a review.🍎 APPLE PODCAST – https://firstieland.com/apple🎧 SPOTIFY – https://firstieland.com/spotifyHave a wonderful day and remember to make learning feel like play… see you next week! 💜 Molly

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