by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 4, 2016 | Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Grade Levels, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, STEM, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
I had more STEM fun with my nephews today. I wanted to get in some quality time with them before they went off to summer camp. I live pretty far away so I wanted to make sure we spent our time wisely, and we did. We created posable sculptures out of tin foil. The task...
by Brian Crawford | Jul 1, 2016 | Teaching Tips
You might be wondering… how did Canada Day come about? On July 1, 1867, the British North America Act was signed, officially creating the Dominion of Canada. This is the day we recognize when we celebrate Canada Day. Later, in 1931, the Statute of Westminster...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jul 1, 2016 | Common Core, Common Core Math, Greater Than and Less Than, Learning Addition, Learning Subtraction, Math Crafts, Mathematics, Resources for Teachers, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
I think it’s important to celebrate the events that are going around us as we teach. I think it’s important to celebrate the beginning of the year, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other holidays or seasons. By celebrating these through our...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jun 30, 2016 | Common Core, Common Core Literacy, Eighth Grade, Language Arts, Resources for Teachers, Seventh Grade, Sixth Grade, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Writing
A lot of people think that interactive notebooks are only for elementary students because older students don’t like to color and cut out things, but I have to disagree. I think we need to remember that even if you students are in middle school or even high...
by Yvonne Crawford | Jun 30, 2016 | Crafts, Fifth Grade, First Grade, Fourth Grade, Resources for Teachers, Second Grade, Sixth Grade, STEM, Teaching Resources, Teaching Tips, Third Grade
I was spending time with my nephews and they had a problem that they could not solve. I asked them if they had ever heard of the design process because I thought it would be helpful to them. They had not heard of it. I explained how the design process is used in...
by Brian Crawford | May 3, 2016 | Events, Teaching Tips
Today and tomorrow, TPT is having a sale, and we are participating. All of our products are 20% off, and TPT will take an additional 10% off of that if you use the code “CELEBRATE”. Thanks for checking out our store, and have a wonderful spring!
