by Brian Crawford | Feb 22, 2019 | Mathematics, Teaching Tips
The other day, my teenage kids admitted to me that I was right. Trust me, this doesn’t happen often! So it warrants a quick post. My kids admitted to me that it turns out that knowing your times tables does really help you in whatever math class you’re...
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 Yvonne Crawford | Jan 15, 2018 | Eighth Grade, Fifth Grade, Fourth Grade, Geography, Resources for Teachers, Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Resources
History is really interesting to me, but I know some students get bored in history classes. My kids really enjoy learning about history with interactive notebooks. It combines history with hands-on activities and a bit of art. Here are few picture of my American...
by Brian Crawford | May 29, 2017 | Field Trips, Science, STEM, Teaching Tips
by Yvonne Crawford | Apr 4, 2017 | Eighth Grade, High School, Mathematics, Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade
Some people might think interactive notebooks are only for younger students. Some people believe that learning pre-algebra, geometry and algebra should be taught through worksheets and videos and other means. I think that Interactive Notebooks have their place with...