by Brian Crawford | Jun 29, 2015 | Fifth Grade, Fourth Grade, Handouts, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Resources, Third Grade
Summertime is here, and the living is easy. And here in Florida, it’s also hot! Back to School Questions It’s only late June, so there’s lots of time left before you have to think about heading back to school. But it’s going to happen...
by Brian Crawford | Mar 23, 2015 | Fifth Grade, Fourth Grade, Language Arts, Literacy, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) places an emphasis on having students express their opinions in both speech and writing. For example, CCSS.W.1, the first Common Core writing standard for the first grade, reads: “Write arguments to support claims in an...
by Brian Crawford | Nov 13, 2014 | Crafts, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Resources, Third Grade
American Thanksgiving is just around the corner! And I, for one, have plenty to be thankful for. It’s been a great year so far! And the holiday season is nearing – I love this time of year! A Thanksgiving turkey craft If you’re looking for a fun...
by Brian Crawford | Sep 2, 2014 | First Grade, Fourth Grade, Kindergarten, Posters, Second Grade, Teaching Resources, Third Grade
September has arrived! Here in Florida, it’s been a hot July and August (not surprising, really). With the arrival of September, I’m happy to see some of the cooler breezes arriving on our porch. September evenings are terrific evenings to go for long...
by Brian Crawford | Mar 28, 2014 | Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Kindergarten, Posters, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, Third Grade
I’m a big fan of Earth Day! Growing up in Canada, I always appreciated the forests and lakes of my homeland (I probably would have appreciated the Rocky Mountains, too, but I grew up in the eastern part of the country. I guess I appreciated them from afar). I...
by Brian Crawford | Mar 25, 2014 | Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Handouts, Second Grade, Third Grade, Writing
Spring is finally here! And the month of April is just around the corner. It’s one of my favorite months, with flowers blooming, celebrations for Easter and Earth Day, and a general upswing in peoples’ moods. It’s great to see the rebirth of our...
