by Brian Crawford | Apr 2, 2013 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Third Grade
Here’s a free tool for you to use to review, organize, and categorize your lessons by Common Core standard. I know that I’m looking forward to using it myself! Reviewing your Common Core lessons With this tool, you can keep a record of which lessons,...
by Brian Crawford | Mar 29, 2013 | Common Core, Common Core Math, First Grade, Mathematics, Second Grade, Telling Time, Third Grade
What time is it? It’s time for a free worksheet, of course! Here’s a free download of a connect-the-dots activity with a twist. Your students should connect the dots on the face of the clock, then figure out what time it is based on the hands that they...
by Brian Crawford | Feb 25, 2013 | First Grade, Fourth Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade
Spring is one of my favorite seasons! It’s a time for renewal and rebirth, when the countryside where we live is dotted with lots of colorful flowers. It’s also a great time to celebrate the outdoors. If spring fever is showing in your home or classroom,...
by Brian Crawford | Feb 9, 2013 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, Second Grade, Third Grade
St. Patrick’s Day takes place on March 17th – a day that is rapidly approaching! St. Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, and in the United States and elsewhere around the world, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated by wearing a lot of green clothes...
by Brian Crawford | Feb 7, 2013 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, Fourth Grade, Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, Second Grade, Third Grade
The United States of America has had 44 presidents, including the current president, Barack Obama. As both head of state and head of government, the president is the leader of the country, and is also the commander-in-chief of the American military, the United States...
by Yvonne Crawford | Feb 3, 2013 | Crafts, First Grade, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
Yvonne writes: I have to admit… I love crafts! I enjoy crocheting, knitting, and teddy bear making, just to name a few of my favorite activities. My daughter is a bit young to teach how to do those crafts, so I like to try to find other fun...