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 Brian Crawford | Apr 26, 2021 | Around the World, Free Activities, Social Studies
When I was putting together my free Communities in the World comparison activity for the Canadian Province of Alberta’s third grade social studies unit. Students in the Alberta compare and contrast the lives of kids in the countries of Peru, Tunisia, Ukraine,...
by Brian Crawford | Apr 20, 2021 | News
We’re excited to share some cool news with you. We will be presenting at the TPT 2021 Conference and Annual Trade Show this coming July! Originally, we planned to head to Boston to present at the conference in person (albeit socially distanced, and...
by Brian Crawford | Apr 19, 2021 | Around the World, Free Activities, Social Studies
It is always useful and important for children to learn about how different people live around the world. An understanding of different cultures and traditions can help kids gain an appreciation of different types of people. And finding out how people from around the...
