by Brian Crawford | Nov 30, 2012 | Mathematics, Teaching Tips
The times tables Brian writes: We live in France, where our son is in the equivalent of the fourth grade. They do things quite differently here in France than they do in the United States and Canada (where Yvonne and I are respectively from)… it’s...
by Brian Crawford | Nov 29, 2012 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Kindergarten, Mathematics, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Third Grade
The Common Core Math Organizer, Assessment Guide and Portfolio is a large packet containing a variety of different dividers, checklists, posters, badges and other tools to help teachers bring instruction of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics to their...
by Brian Crawford | Nov 27, 2012 | Common Core, Common Core Math, First Grade, Kindergarten, Learning Addition, Mathematics, Second Grade
It’s time to have a little fun decorating a colorful Christmas tree by using skills aligned with the Common Core State Standards Initiative. Today I’ve whipped up a Christmas Tree addition activity, where students can add ornaments, bells, Christmas...
by Brian Crawford | Nov 26, 2012 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Kindergarten, Mathematics, Second Grade, Third Grade
The Christmas holidays are coming, and what better way to get into the mood for the fun and festivity of Christmastime than by working on math problems with a Christmas theme! Okay… truth be told, I can think of quite a few better ways to celebrate the holidays...
by Brian Crawford | Nov 23, 2012 | First Grade, Kindergarten, Learning to Count, Mathematics, Second Grade
Halloween is over, Thanksgiving has come and gone. That means that the winter season is upon us, with Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, the winter solstice, and a great number of other wonderful reasons to celebrate are coming up! For the next several weeks we’re...
