by Yvonne Crawford | Nov 28, 2018 | Christmas, Common Core Math, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Third Grade
I love the holiday season especially Christmas!!! It’s probably my favorite holiday, at least after October 31st it is. I think it’s awesome if children can celebrate holidays in class without missing out on pivotal math topics. I’ve made a lot of...
by Yvonne Crawford | Nov 27, 2018 | Common Core Literacy, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Geography, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
In today’s world everything is constantly changing. We as teachers have to ability to teach tolerance through teaching about different cultures and teaching about different religions. It’s not about trying to convert anyone, of course. It’s about to...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jan 18, 2018 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, Eighth Grade, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Geography, High School, Kindergarten, Language Arts, Mathematics, Second Grade, Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Resources, Third Grade
What is an Interactive Notebook? I’m sure you’ve heard about Interactive Notebooks by now, but let’s just review a bit in case you haven’t heard about them yet. Interactive Notebooks are a way that your students can interact with the subjects...
by Brian Crawford | Sep 29, 2016 | Common Core, Common Core Math, First Grade, Kindergarten, Learning Addition, Learning Subtraction, Second Grade, Teaching Tips
A few years ago we shared this post, which featured a free printable where students could use their addition skills to add ornaments and other festive decorations to a Christmas tree. We received some positive feedback on that activity. Since the fall season is...
by Yvonne Crawford | Sep 6, 2016 | Common Core Math, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Resources for Parents, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
I have to admit I’m a planner. I like to plan every aspect of my life. I’m completely aware that things might not turn out the way I want them to turn out, or that things might change. However, if I plan ahead then I don’t have to spend all of that...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 22, 2016 | Fifth Grade, Fourth Grade, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, STEM, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
This is the last step in the Design Process for STEM. Reflecting is often overlooked due to time constraints, but it is probably the most important step in learning. It’s always good for students to center in for what they do well, but also pinpoint exactly what...
