by Brian Crawford | Feb 20, 2019 | Teaching Tips
I’ve been creating educational products for students for some time now, and I’ve discovered something about learning mathematics that I think is important. What’s important in learning math isn’t whether or not you’re good at math,...
by Brian Crawford | May 29, 2017 | Field Trips, Science, STEM, Teaching Tips
by Brian Crawford | Dec 15, 2016 | Teaching Tips
Our son was given an interesting assignment in his chemistry class this week. The teacher asked the students in his class to come up with an interesting scientific question. Our son, who took a course on DNA at Duke Tip, has become interested in DNA and genetics, so...
by Brian Crawford | Sep 29, 2016 | Common Core, Common Core Math, First Grade, Kindergarten, Learning Addition, Learning Subtraction, Second Grade, Teaching Tips
A few years ago we shared this post, which featured a free printable where students could use their addition skills to add ornaments and other festive decorations to a Christmas tree. We received some positive feedback on that activity. Since the fall season is...
by Brian Crawford | Sep 23, 2016 | Halloween, Poetry, Teaching Tips
It is officially autumn, and October is fast approaching. The leaves are changing color, the air is crisp and cool, and it’s time to break out the jeans and jackets! Unless you live in Florida like we do, that is. Still, the coming of October means that...
