I have taught at both the elementary and high school levels. I also homeschooled my own children for seven years. I have taught high school English and SAT/ACT prep courses. I have also taught English as a Second Language for several years at schools in France, Hungary, and Slovakia.
I have taught at both the elementary and high school levels. I also homeschooled my own children for seven years. I have taught high school English and SAT/ACT prep courses. I have also taught English as a Second Language for several years at schools in France, Hungary, and Slovakia.
Slovakia or the Slovak Republic This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Natalia who lives in Slovakia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Slovakia
2. A 2 page letter from Natalia that describes her life in Slovakia
3. Facts about Slovakia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create a Slovakian Flag
7. Make a Slovak Art
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Slovakia Writing Activity
10. Slovak Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Slovakia
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Puerto Rico, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Luis who lives in Puerto Rico.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Puerto Rico
2. A 2 page letter from Luis that describes his life in Puerto Rico
3. Facts about Puerto Rico and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Rainbow Fish
7. Create a Puerto Rican Crab
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Puerto Rico Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Puerto Rico
12. Color a Puerto Rican Boy
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
14. All about Puerto Rico
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Norway, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Norway compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Ingrid who lives in the country of Norway.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Norway
2. A 2 page letter from Ingrid that describes her life in Norway
3. Facts about Norway and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Woven Heart Activity
7. Make Mittens Activity
8. Norwegian Girl Coloring Page
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I Had to Go Grocery Shopping I Would... Writing Activity
11. Basic Norwegian Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Norway
13. Design Your Own Viking Helmet
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Germany
Japan
Mexico
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Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
United States This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Amelia who lives in the United States.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about the USA
2. A 2 page letter from Amelia that describes her life in the USA
3. Facts about the USA and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create a 3D American Star
7. Create Uncle Sam
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. USA Writing Activity
10. American Slang Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about the USA
12. Create an American banner
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Sweden This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Oscar who lives in Sweden.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Sweden
2. A 2 page letter from Oscar that describes his life in Sweden
3. Facts about Sweden and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create a Dala Horse
7. Make 3D Swedish Art
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Sweden Writing Activity
10. Swedish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Sweden
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Tanzania This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Nuru who lives in Tanzania.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Tanzania
2. A 2 page letter from Nuru that describes his life in Tanzania
3. Facts about Tanzania and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create Tanzanian Art
7. Make a Tanzanian Booklet
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Tanzania Writing Activity
10. Swahili Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Tanzania
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Venezuela This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Jana who lives in Venezuela.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Venezuela
2. A 2 page letter from Jana that describes her life in Venezuela
3. Facts about Venezuela and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create Venezuelan Art
7. Make a Venezuela Cuatro
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Venezuela Writing Activity
10. Venezuela Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Venezuela
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Israel This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Sarah who lives in Jerusalem in Israel.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Israel
2. A 2 page letter from Sarah that describes her life in Israel
3. Facts about Israel and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Star of David
7. Create a Fruit Box
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Kibbutz Writing Activity
10. Hebrew Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Israel
12. Color an Israeli girl
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Ireland, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Ireland compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Sarah who lives in the country of Ireland.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ireland
2. A 2 page letter from Sarah that describes her life in Ireland
3. Facts about Ireland and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Irish Flag Activity
7. Make a 3D Shamrock Activity
8. Design Your Own Irish Dance Costume
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. How Can I Help?... Writing Activity
11. Basic Gaelic Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Ireland
13. Shamrock Potato Stamps
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
You can also use this packet for St. Patrick's Day!
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Germany
Japan
Mexico
Italy
India
Canada
Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Scotland
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Dominican Republic This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Lola who lives in the Dominican Republic.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about the Dominican Republic
2. A 2 page letter from Lola that describes her life in the Dominican Republic
3. Facts about the Dominican Republic and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create Dominican Decorative Plate
7. Make a Baseball Pennant
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. The Dominican Republic Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about the Dominican Republic
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Canada, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Canada, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Marc who lives in the country of Canada.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Canada
2. A 2 page letter from Marc that describes his life in Canada
3. Facts about Canada and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Canadian Beaver Activity
7. Make a 3D Maple Leaf Activity
8. Snowflake Craft
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. During the Long Winter... Writing Activity
11. Basic French Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Canada
13. Color a Mountie
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Alaska, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different state. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Jackson who lives in the state of Alaska.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Alaska
2. A 2 page letter from Jackson that describes his life in Alaska
3. Facts about Alaska and discussion questions
4. Alaska Word Search Puzzle
5. Alaska Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make an Alaskan Moose
7. Design a Totem Pole
8. Color an Alaskan Boy
9. Life in the Dark Writing Activity
10. Aleut Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Alaska
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Alaska Writing Activity
13. Alaska Graphic Organizers
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Welcome to the Around the World Task Cards Your students will practice their knowledge about 17 different countries with these 60 task cards. They will review traditions, holidays, customs, flags, food and language while they take a trip around the world.
Countries covered:
Mexico
Japan
Brazil
Germary
Australia
India
USA
Norway
South Africa
Thailand
China
France
Russia
England
Canada
Czech Republic
This can be used to supplement your social studies curriculum, used for review, or for your early finishers.
All artwork is original and created by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
Switzerland This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Ahmed who lives in Switzerland.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Switzerland
2. A 2 page letter from Florian that describes his life in Switzerland
3. Facts about Switzerland and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a paper Swiss Army Knife
7. Create Swiss Skiers
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Switzerland Writing Activity
10. Swiss German Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Switzerland
12. Create a Cup of Swiss Hot Cocoa
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Texas, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different state. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Emily who lives in the state of Texas.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Texas
2. A 2 page letter from Emily that describes his life in Texas
3. Facts about Texas and discussion questions
4. Texas Word Search Puzzle
5. Texas Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Texan Horse
7. Design Cowboy Boots
8. Texas Bluebonnet Craft
9. Life on a Ranch Writing Activity
10. Texan Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Texas
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Texas Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Mexico, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Mexico compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Maria who lives in the country of Mexico.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Mexico
2. A 2 page letter from Maria that describes her life in Mexico
3. Facts about Mexico and discussion questions
4. Mexico Word Search Puzzle
5. Mexico Secret Code Puzzle
6. Mexican Flag Activity
7. Make Mexican Maracas Activity
8. Make a Piñata Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. How Can I Help? Writing Activity
11. Basic Spanish Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Mexico
13. Design Your Own Sombrero Activity
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
15. Coloring Page
16. All About Mexico Page
I hope your students enjoy my Mexico packet!
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Germany
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India
Canada
Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
France, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Louis who lives in the country of France.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about France
2. A letter from Louis that describes his life in France
3. Facts about France and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Poisson d'Avril (Fish of April) Lesson and Activity
7. Make Your Own Paper Beret Activity
8. Design Your Own Pastry Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I had Wednesdays off from school...Writing Activity
11. Basic French Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle for Basic French Phrases
13. France Writing Activity and Graphic Organizer
14. All about France Printable
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France
Germany
Japan
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India
Canada
Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Kenya, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Kenya compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Gitonga who lives in the country of Kenya.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Kenya
2. A 2 page letter from Gitonga that describes his life in Kenya
3. Facts about Kenya and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make an African Maasai Necklace
7. Create a Kenyan Flag
8. Color a Kenyan Boy
9. Life Without Running Water Writing Activity
10. Basic Swahili Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Kenya
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
China, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Li Min who lives in the country of China.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about China
2. A letter from Li Min that describes her life in China
3. Facts about China and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Chinese New Year Lesson and Activity
7. Make Your Own Peasant Hat Activity
8. Design Your Own Rice Dish Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I had to go to school on Saturdays...Writing Activity
11. Basic Chinese Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about China
13. Dragon Activity
14. Lantern Graphic Organizer and Writing Sheet
15. All about China
This packet is perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year and for any time of the year when you want to give your students more insight into China.
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Canada
Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Japan, This Kid's Life Japan is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Japan compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Aki who lives in the country of Japan.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Japan
2. A 2 page letter from Aki that describes her life in Japan
3. Facts about Japan and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Japanese Doll Activity
7. Make a Japanese Meal Activity
8. Make a Japanese Fan Activity
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. If I Visited Japan, I Would...Writing Activity
11. Basic Japanese Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Japan
13. Kimono Coloring Sheet
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
15. Coloring Page
16. All about Japan Page
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China
France
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Japan
Mexico
Italy
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Canada
Norway
Russia
Ireland
Brazil
England
Australia
Saudi Arabia
Spain
South Korea
Thailand
Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford