by Yvonne Crawford | May 9, 2012 | Teaching Tips
So, you’ve thought about creating a really nice library for your classroom, but you’re short on cash? Here are five places you can get books on the cheap! 1. Craigslist Craigslist is a great place to get good deals. I’ve bought lots of books on...
by Yvonne Crawford | May 5, 2012 | Teaching Tips
What kid doesn’t like sparkly stuff? Actually, what teacher doesn’t like sparkly stuff? I love it! I think that sparkle and glitter can really add to the atmosphere of your classroom in many different ways. Here are five ways that I personally like to add...
by Yvonne Crawford | May 1, 2012 | Teaching Tips
In an earlier post, I shared five ways to get your students reading in the classroom. Today I’ll discuss five methods that you can use to share your love of reading with your own children during their spare time or as a homeschool parent or teacher. Here are...
by Brian Crawford | Apr 29, 2012 | First Grade, Second Grade, Third Grade, Word Puzzles
Mother’s Day is nearly here! Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on the second Sunday in May. If you’re teaching the students in your elementary school classroom about Mother’s Day, why not have them complete a word...
by Brian Crawford | Apr 29, 2012 | Rewards
The month of May is a fun and colorful month. In the United States, Mother’s Day takes place on the second Sunday in May, and Memorial Day occurs on the last Monday of the month. In Canada, Victoria Day takes place the weekend before May 25th, to celebrate the...
by Yvonne Crawford | Apr 28, 2012 | Teaching Tips
Reading is a crucial part of a child’s educational foundation. Once children learn to read fluidly and are able to retain concepts, a whole new wonderful world is opened up to them. From that point on, they can start to learn about anything they want! Here are...
by Brian Crawford | Apr 28, 2012 | Geography, Handouts, Teaching Resources
Open your students’ minds If you want your students to grow to be accepting and understanding of others, it’s a good idea to teach them about different people, places, languages and cultures. Do it early in their educational careers, before they’ve...
by Brian Crawford | Apr 25, 2012 | Fourth Grade, Mathbooking, Mathematics, Third Grade
Mathbooking is a fun activity where learning math meets scrapbooking. Children can use their math journals to learn mathematics through words, numbers and drawing. Here’s a free download of a math journal with France-themed math problems. Teach your children or...
by Yvonne Crawford | Apr 25, 2012 | Teaching Tips
Yvonne writes: “Why in the world did you move away from the United States?” is a question that I’m asked quite often. People automatically assume that the reason my family is living abroad is that my husband is serving in the American military, but...
by Brian Crawford | Apr 9, 2012 | First Grade, Kindergarten, Learning Numbers, Mia the Math Magician
Mia the Math Magician Mia the Math Magician has a special skill – she is a wizard with mathematics! Here are two free circus-themed worksheets to use with your students or children to teach them that two-digit numbers are composed of a tens digit and a ones...
