by Brian Crawford | Mar 2, 2023 | Around the World, Social Studies
Vietnam is a narrow country. At its narrowest point, Vietnam is only about 30 miles wide! The Mekong River and Red River in Vietnam meet in the south of the country at the South China Sea. Where these two rivers meet can be found very swampy areas called deltas, where...
by Brian Crawford | Feb 20, 2023 | Around the World, Social Studies
Kenya is well-known for its wildlife, and when people think of wildlife, they often think of the majestic elephant. Elephants are considered a “vulnerable species” in Kenya. The main reason for the decline of the elephant population in Kenya is poaching....
by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 8, 2022 | Around the World, Foreign Language Learning, Social Studies
Children have a very similar life to our children in the United States, but of course there are a few differences that are interesting. One important thing that I learned when we moved to France years ago was that students learn cursive before printing. While some...
by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 5, 2022 | Foreign Language Learning, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Tips
Students love learning by using an interactive notebook and learning a foreign language is no exception. Here are three reasons why using an interactive notebook in your foreign language class would be beneficial. Ownership – Students love to create something...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 25, 2022 | Around the World, Social Studies
What time do you normally eat dinner? Did you know that people in Spain don’t start eating dinner until at least 8pm at the earliest? Restaurants don’t start opening for dinner until 8pm, but they really get crowded around 9pm to 9:30pm. Also, meals,...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 21, 2022 | Foreign Language Learning, Teaching Tips
When learning a new language, it’s so important to do a little Spanish every day. It’s good to reinforce what you’ve learned and build upon that each and every day. This is doubly so important for kids. You might be thinking that you aren’t...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 7, 2022 | Around the World, Social Studies, Subjects, Teaching Resources
Did you know that one of the most popular foods in Taiwan is called stinky tofu? It is a type of fermented tofu that, while delicious, has a really bad smell! It is commonly sold and eaten at night markets in Taipei, the capital city of Taiwan. In fact, there is an...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 6, 2022 | Around the World, Geography, Resources for Teachers, Social Studies, Subjects, Teaching Resources
It’s so fun for me to learn about different cultures and countries. It’s even more fun for me to teach about things that I’ve learned to my students and to my own children. Using an interactive notebook brings it all together with fun foldables and...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 1, 2022 | Around the World, Free Activities, Geography, Holidays, Social Studies, Teaching Resources
Today, Canadians celebrate Canada Day. Canada Day takes place every year on July 1st. On this day in 1867 the British colonies of North America were joined together to form a federation called Canada. The name “Canada” likely comes from the word...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jun 30, 2022 | Around the World, Social Studies, Teaching Tips
Do you know what gauchos are? Gauchos are the Argentinian version of cowboys. They roam the plains of the Pampas region, lassoing and raising cattle and horses. In Argentina they are recognized as skilled horse riders. They are known to be colorful, brave, and...
