by Brian Crawford | Feb 8, 2013 | Science, Teaching Tips
Brian writes: Yesterday, some friends of ours went for a long walk on a nature trail through a small wooded area here in Normandy. In the middle of these woods is a good-sized pond, and around this time every year the pond is filled with frog eggs – or...
by Brian Crawford | Feb 7, 2013 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, Fourth Grade, Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, Second Grade, Third Grade
The United States of America has had 44 presidents, including the current president, Barack Obama. As both head of state and head of government, the president is the leader of the country, and is also the commander-in-chief of the American military, the United States...
by Yvonne Crawford | Feb 3, 2013 | Crafts, First Grade, Kindergarten, Second Grade, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
Yvonne writes: I have to admit… I love crafts! I enjoy crocheting, knitting, and teddy bear making, just to name a few of my favorite activities. My daughter is a bit young to teach how to do those crafts, so I like to try to find other fun...
by Brian Crawford | Jan 31, 2013 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Common Core Math, Fourth Grade, Language Arts, Literacy, Mathematics, Second Grade, Third Grade
Chinese New Year, an important Chinese holiday, takes place in late January to February every year. In China, Chinese New Year is also known as the Spring Festival, and celebrations for the event are many and widespread. Houses are decorated with banners and lanterns,...
by Brian Crawford | Jan 30, 2013 | Fourth Grade, Language Arts, Literacy, Second Grade, Third Grade
February is just around the corner and, like many romantically inclined people, I am really looking forward to celebrating Valentine’s Day with our family! While Valentine’s Day started out as a day to celebrate “courtly love”, it is now...
by Brian Crawford | Jan 28, 2013 | Kindergarten, Learning Numbers, Mathematics
Yvonne writes: I hope everyone is having a wonderful new year. I can’t believe that February is almost here! I really dislike the expression, time flies… but it truly does. Valentine’s Day is almost upon us. I am sure you are...
