by Brian Crawford | Jul 2, 2012 | Fourth Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
Brian writes: I grew up in Canada, a country where interacting with nature is a big part of growing up. North of Toronto and west of Ottawa you will find Ontario’s cottage country, a land of crystal-clear lakes, towering trees, and lots of jutting rock...
by Brian Crawford | Jun 29, 2012 | First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
With the coming of July, it’s time to start celebrating Independence Day in the United States! Independence Day, also commonly referred to as “the Fourth of July”, celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, and the...
by Brian Crawford | Jun 17, 2012 | First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
July is just around the corner, and so is Canada Day! Canada Day is a day for Canadians all over the world to celebrate the creation of the Dominion of Canada. On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act, 1867 brought together the three provinces of New Brunswick,...
by Brian Crawford | Jun 15, 2012 | Fourth Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
July 4th is approaching, and if you’re an American, with this date comes a reason to celebrate living in – or being from – the United States of America. Get out your American flags, have a cookout, and maybe play a little American football in the...
by Brian Crawford | May 30, 2012 | First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
Happy Father’s Day! Father’s Day is a day to celebrate fathers and fatherhood. In the United States and Canada, Father’s Day takes place on the third Sunday of June. Father’s Day is a complement to Mother’s Day, a day to celebrate mothers...
by Brian Crawford | May 20, 2012 | First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
School’s out! Well… school’s almost out… just a few more classes left to wrap up before your students head home for a well deserved summer vacation. I’m sure they’re already dreaming about all the wonderful things they’re...
