by Brian Crawford | Nov 30, 2015 | Posters, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
December is upon us! And for many, it’s starting to get downright cold outside. Of course, that means dressing warmly, playing in the snow, and going skating, skiing, or sledding down the nearest hill. And near the end of the month, Santa Claus will be paying a...
by Brian Crawford | Nov 29, 2015 | Resources for Parents, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
Thanksgiving is over, November is drawing to a close, and the Christmas lights are popping up all over the neighborhood! It is time to get ready for the holiday season. I for one am excited about it. Teaching during Christmastime If you’re a teacher or a...
by Brian Crawford | Nov 22, 2015 | Handouts, Language Arts, Reading, Teaching Resources
Thanksgiving week has arrived! I hope that you and the people you care about have lots to be thankful for this year. Reading over the Thanksgiving break The Thanksgiving break is a fun time for kids to do some reading. The weather is cooler; you can head outside and...
by Brian Crawford | Jul 19, 2015 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Language Arts, Mathematics, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Third Grade
Plenty of subjects get taught in schools – science, history, geography, art – but there’s no denying that, at least where the Common Core is concerned, the focus seems to be on mathematics and English language arts. Normally, math and technology...
by Brian Crawford | Jul 14, 2015 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Handouts, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Third Grade
It’s great to get kids solving problems, and the tried and true method for doing this is the worksheet. I myself filled out hundreds of worksheets during my wild and crazy ride through those school-aged years. I’m sure you did too. But while rote problem...
