by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 21, 2016 | Common Core Literacy, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
If you read my blog you know I’m crazy about interactive notebook. I think I love them so much because my children love them so much! My latest interactive notebook is for 5th grade. It has all of the grammar (or language) common core standards for 5th grade....
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 20, 2016 | Around the World, Crafts, Resources for Parents, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
Another country that I made printables for is India! This country has given the world some of the most popular food – curry! I don’t know about you, but I love to eat curry! Like my other This Kids’ Life Series, this packet is filled with puzzles,...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 19, 2016 | Around the World, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
Tunisia is an amazing country filled with a varied past. It was at one time ruled by the French, but it gained its independence from the French in 1956. Tunisia’s official language is Arabic, but they still use French due to the past French ties. Almost 99% of...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 18, 2016 | Common Core Math, Crafts, Mathematics, Teaching Tips
Are you looking for something different to do for math to celebrate Halloween this season? My Halloween 3D Math Art really fits the bill! There are three different packets: Fractions, Multiplication and Addition and Subtraction. Each packet has two different levels so...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 17, 2016 | Teaching Tips
Have you ever been asked why you chose to become a teacher? I’ve been asked this question a lot! Some people say, if you chose to become something else, you’d be making more money. Sometimes people snicker and say, “Those who can do, those who...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 16, 2016 | Crafts, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Writing
I love glyphs and I love using glyphs with my students. I think it’s a fun way to get your students to think about questions and reflect on them. Their answers make their glyphs different than their classmates. My interactive glyphs don’t have questions...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 15, 2016 | Common Core Math, Mathematics, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
Color by Number printables are so fun for students and they learn while they are coloring. So many times students don’t even realize they are learning and practicing math while they work on these printables. My Halloween Color by Number printables are created...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 13, 2016 | Language Arts, Mathematics, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
The easiest way you can save money on is by buying bundles. You get everything you need and you get to save money on top of that. My best selling bundles are my interactive notebook bundles. They have writing, language, math and reading interactive activities all...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 12, 2016 | Common Core Literacy, Eighth Grade, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
I’m so excited to announce the latest addition to my interactive notebook series – Interactive Writing Notebook for 8th grade. This interactive notebook is completely different from my 7th grade version for writing. I love having different notebooks per...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 11, 2016 | Around the World, Geography, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
Did you know Ancient Mesopotamia was located mostly in what is called Iraq in present day? There are also a few parts of Ancient Mesopotamia in present day Turkey, Syria and Iran. I love exploring Ancient civilizations with my kids. I think it’s great to look at...