by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 17, 2016 | Around the World, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
It’s fun to read about a country through the eyes of a child. It’s also fun to read various facts about a particular country. However, it’s even more fun to learn about a country through crafts. Using all of these methods togethers is the ultimate...
by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 16, 2016 | Common Core Math, Handouts, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
As a child I always liked to cut and paste. I just felt like it was my job, like I was doing something important. I think all kids feel this way to some degree and the best part is it is interactive. Having an interactive activity helps them from remembering that they...
by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 13, 2016 | Around the World, Teaching Tips
In today’s world it’s so important to be accepting of other religions as all of those religions are all around us. I know when I grew up, back in Texas, I think every single person went to one of three churches in town and they were all Christian. I...
by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 11, 2016 | Around the World, Teaching Tips
Learning about less-known countries is fun because you can teach your students everything about that particular country. It opens their eyes to a whole new country, culture, and language. A country I like to teach about that doesn’t get a lot of media nor...
by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 6, 2016 | Language Arts, Mathematics, Reading, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
My husband has a real knack for writing poetry, so when I decided to make a poetry math glyph he was onboard! It’s a fun little activity where students answer questions, then based on their answers they answer math questions. Then, students create their glyphs...
by Yvonne Crawford | Aug 4, 2016 | Crafts, Mathematics, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips
My favorite thing to see is when one of my students ‘gets it’. I feel like I’ve succeeded in my profession as a teacher, at least for that moment. My second favorite thing to see is when one of my students smiles and I can tell they are enjoying the...
