by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 23, 2016 | Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, Language Arts, Mathematics, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
Have you ever wondered how much homework you should give? Should you give math homework every day? Reading homework every other day? Maybe just some on the weekend? I’m a kind of middle of the road person when it comes to home. I think it’s good to have...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 22, 2016 | Fifth Grade, Fourth Grade, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, STEM, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
This is the last step in the Design Process for STEM. Reflecting is often overlooked due to time constraints, but it is probably the most important step in learning. It’s always good for students to center in for what they do well, but also pinpoint exactly what...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 20, 2016 | Common Core Math, Mathematics, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
If you follow my blog or store, you know that I love interactive notebooks. Here are three tips that you can use to make your life easier when using interactive notebooks. 1. If you buy an interactive notebook packet, don’t feel like you have to use everything...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 17, 2016 | Around the World, Crafts, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
Today I wanted to show you a little about my Russia Country Study printables. It’s a great set to introduce your students to Russia. They can even learn a little Russian as well. All of my individual country packets have a letter written from a child from that...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 15, 2016 | Common Core Math, Mathematics, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
Have you played the Pokemon Go game yet? We have played with our children a few times. It’s fun and everyone around us is playing it. We thought, hey why not create Pokemon inspired printables to help students have fun while they are practicing their math...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 14, 2016 | Around the World, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
With so many references to Islam and Muslims in the news lately, my daughter asked me about the Islam religion. I teach English to adults in my free time and I’ve learned a lot of Islam because many of my students are Muslims. There are so many stereotypes that...
