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.
Russia, 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 Vladimir who lives in the country of Russia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Russia
2. A 2 page letter from Vladimir that describes his life in Russia
3. Facts about Russia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make Babushka Dolls
7. Create Fabergé Eggs
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Different Lives... Writing Activity
10. Basic Russian Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Russia
12. Design Your Own Winter Scene
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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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
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Columbia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
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Tunisia, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Tunisia compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Amal who lives in the country of Tunisia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Tunisia
2. A 2 page letter from Amal that describes her life in Tunisia
3. Facts about Tunisia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make Tunisian Mosaic Patterns
7. Create a Tunisian Flag
8. Color a Tunisian Girl
9. Women's Lives Writing Activity
10. Basic Arabic Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Tunisia
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Russia
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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
Columbia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
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Ukraine, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in the Ukraine compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Artem who lives in the country of Ukraine.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ukraine
2. A 2 page letter from Artem that describes his life in Ukraine
3. Facts about Ukraine and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make Ukrainian Eggs
7. Create a 3D Ukrainian Flag
8. Color a Ukrainian Boy
9. Dacha Writing Activity
10. Basic Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Ukraine
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Morocco
New Zealand
Netherlands
Argentina
Peru
Ukraine
Portugal
Finland
Tunisia
Kenya
Scotland
Puerto Rico
Israel
Greece
Chile
Antarctica
Egypt
United States
Switzerland
Hungary
Columbia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
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Saudi Arabia, 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 Omar who lives in the country of Saudi Arabia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Saudi Arabia
2. A 2 page letter from Omar that describes his life in Saudi Arabia
3. Facts about Saudi Arabia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Saudi Arabian Flag
7. Color and Create a Dromedary Scene
8. Create Geometric Art
8. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Questions about Saudi Arabia Writing Activity
11. Arabic Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Saudi Arabia
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Thailand, 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 Natcha who lives in the country of Thailand.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Thailand
2. A 2 page letter from Natcha that describes her life in Thailand
3. Facts about Thailand and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Thai Elephant
7. Create a Thai Coconut Tree Scene
8. Color a Thai Orchid
8. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Thai Life Writing Activity
11. Thai Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Thailand
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Memorial Day Math and Literacy Activities is a packet of 41 pages with a focus on math and literacy skills. All pages follow the theme of the end of the school year. Activities are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the 3rd grade.
Included in this packet are:
An original story with worksheets about Memorial Day
A Mini story and questions about the medal of honor
Five Quick Common Core Math worksheets
Five Quick Common Core Literacy worksheet
Five themed Mathbooking journal prompts
Four writing activities focusing on Memorial Day
One colorful poster for your classroom
Common Core Standards covered:
3.RI.1
3.RI.4
3.RF.4
3.W.2
3.L.1
3.L.2
3.L.5
3.L.6
3.OA.1
3.OA.2
3.OA.3
3.OA.4
3.OA.5
3.OA.6
3.OA.7
3.OA.8
3.NBT.1
3.NBT.2
3.NBT.3
3.NF.1
3.NF.2
3.NF.3
3.MD.1
3.MD.5
3.MD.6
3.MD.7
3.MD.8
These will also be great for review for fourth grade or for advanced second grade students.
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Nicaragua, 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 Maria Luisa who lives in Nicaragua .
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Nicaragua
2. A 2 page letter from Dominic that describes her life in Nicaragua
3. Facts about Nicaragua and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle about Nicaragua
5. Secret Code Puzzle about Nicaragua
6. Create a Jumping Lizard
7. Make Nicaraguan Artwork
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Nicaragua Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Nicaragua
12. Nicaragua Facts Graphic Organizer
13. Nicaragua Coloring Sheet
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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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
Honduras
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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France Close Reading contains five stories for your students to read, contemplate, and discuss about France. In this product you will find:
A Discussion Guide to help you lead a discussion about the stories with your students.
A Close Reading Short Stories handout to help your students read and comprehend each text.
Five stories, including vocabulary to look up and learn, questions for contemplation and discussion, and a space for taking notes.
A New Word Log for students to use to keep track of the new words they have learned through these stories.
Stories included:
All About France
A Day in the Life
Food from France
French Culture
The French Language
Close Reading is a central focus of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Students learn to immerse themselves in the text, think about what the author is saying, and pick out important details in the text in a methodical way.
I really appreciate your purchase, and I hope your students enjoy the stories!
All graphics are original and created by myself.
Yvonne Crawford
Back to School Bundle features 3 different packets of math and literacy worksheets specifically for kindergarten.
In this bundle you will find a variety of different fun math, reading, and writing activities:
Back to School No Prep Common Core Math (kindergarten)
Back to School No Prep Common Core Literacy (kindergarten)
Back to School Color by Number (kindergarten)
This bundle comes with a nice discount to save you money! If bought individually the products in this packet would cost $8.00.
Have a great school year!
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Honduras 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 Dominic who lives in Honduras.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Honduras
2. A 2 page letter from Dominic that describes his life in Honduras
3. Facts about Honduras and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create a Scarlet Macaw
7. Make a Tissue Paper Soccer Bowl
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Honduras Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Honduras
12. Honduras Facts Graphic Organizer
13. Honduras Coloring Sheet
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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England
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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.
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New Year's Math and Literacy Activities is a packet of 40 pages with a focus on math and literacy skills. All pages follow the theme of the new year and can be used throughout January. Activities are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the 3rd grade.
Included in this packet are:
An original story with worksheet about New Year's resolutions (reading level - 3.6)
A Mini story and questions about Baby New Year
(reading level - 3.5)
Five Quick Common Core Math worksheets
Five Quick Common Core Literacy worksheets
Five themed Mathbooking journal prompts
Four writing activities for the new year
One colorful poster for your classroom
Common Core Standards covered:
3.RL.1
3.RL.3
3.RF.4
3.W.2
3.L.1
3.L.2
3.L.5
3.L.6
3.OA.1
3.OA.2
3.OA.3
3.OA.4
3.OA.5
3.OA.6
3.OA.7
3.OA.8
3.NBT.1
3.NBT.2
3.NBT.3
3.NF.1
3.NF.2
3.NF.3
3.MD.1
3.MD.5
3.MD.6
3.MD.7
3.MD.8
These will also be great for review for fourth grade or for advanced second graders.
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Ancient Greece, This Kid's Life in History is a booklet that focuses on how a child lived daily life in a different time and country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Agatha who lived in Ancient Greece and can write in Greek.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ancient Greece
2. A 2 page letter from Agatha that describes his life in Ancient Greece
3. Facts about Ancient Greece and discussion questions
4. Ancient Greece Word Search Puzzle
5. Ancient Greece Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make an Olympic Torch
7. Create Greek Pillars
8. Create Medusa
9. All about Ancient Greece
10. Postcard Writing Activity
11. Ancient Greece Writing Activity
12. Greek Numerals
13. Crossword Puzzle about Ancient Greece
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
15. An Ancient Greece Coloring Page
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Ancient Maya
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Uruguay, 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 Micaela who lives in Uruguay.
Included:
Pre-test about Uruguay
Word Search Puzzle
Secret Code Puzzle
Make a Uruguayan Doll
Uruguayan Flag
Postcard Writing Activity
The Land of Cattle Writing Activity
Spanish Phrases
Crossword Puzzle about Uruguay
Color a Girl from Uruguay
Uruguay Facts Organizer
Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
Facts about Uruguay and Discussion Questions
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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Singapore, 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 Mikayla who lives in Singapore.
Included:
Pre-test about Singapore
Word Search Puzzle
Secret Code Puzzle
Make a Singaporean Doll
Make a Singapore 3D Flag
Postcard Writing Activity
Living on an Island Writing Activity
Malay Phrases
Crossword Puzzle about Singapore
Color a Girl from Singapore
Singapore Facts Organizer
Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
Facts about Singapore and Discussion Questions
Halloween Math Goofy Glyph is an activity where students can hone their abilities in mathematics while putting together a fun art project that you can showcase on your classroom wall. Whether your students answer the questions right or wrong will dictate the way their glyphs look in this potentially silly craftivity. They will end up with a vampire boy, a vampire girl, or a pink, fluffy bunny! The math problems are designed for students taking Algebra 1.
Common Core (CCSS) standards covered:
9-12.APR.A.1
9-12.APR.C.4
9-12.SSE.B.3
9-12.REI.B.3
At the back of this booklet are templates that your students can use to help design their glyphs; otherwise, they can choose to create their own artwork.
Also at the back of a book is a graph that you can use to visually see how the students all view different questions from the glyph.
All artwork is original and created by myself.
For the Halloween Math Goofy Glyph for First Grade, click here.
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Valentine’s Math Goofy Glyph is an activity where students can hone their abilities in mathematics while putting together a fun art project that your students can give to their parents or caregivers for St. Valentine’s Day. Whether your students answer the questions right or wrong will dictate the way their glyphs look in this potentially silly glyph. They will end up with a sweet Valentine’s Day card or a seriously silly card with red-stripped zebras and carrots!
The math problems are designed for children in 6th grade and are aligned with the Common Core standards for the sixth grade.
The Common Core standard covered:
6.NS.2 - divide multi-digit whole numbers
6.NS.3 - add, subtract and multiply decimals to hundredths
At the back of this booklet are templates that your students can use to help design their glyphs; otherwise, they can choose to create their own artwork.
Also, at the back of a book is a graph that you can use to visually see how the students all view different questions from the glyph.
All artwork is original and created by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
The Mother’s Day Math Goofy Glyph is an activity where students can hone their abilities in mathematics while putting together a fun art project that you can showcase on your classroom wall. Whether your students answer the questions right or wrong will dictate the way their glyphs look in this potentially silly glyph. They will end up a beautiful bouquet that they can give to their mothers for a Mother’s Day present. There might be some funny things in their bouquets if they answer the questions wrong.
The math problems are designed for children in the 7th grade.
The Common Core standard covered:
7.NS.2
7.EE.3
At the back of this booklet are templates that your students can use to help design their glyphs; otherwise, they can choose to create their own artwork.
After finishing the glyph, students can also create a Mother’s Day card with a template that is provided.
Also, at the back of a book is a graph that you can use to visually see how the students all view different questions from the glyph.
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Spring Math Centers has six different, fun math craft centers that are perfect for kindergarten. They can be adapted for higher or lower level students using the instructions provided. All centers are Common Core aligned.
The math craft centers included and Common Core Standards covered are:
Spring Flowers (counting and adding up - K.CC.2, K.CC.3)
Butterfly Comparison (greater than, less than and equal to - K.CC.7)
Flower Wheel (addition - K.OA.2, K.OA.3)
Raindrops (counting and addition - K.CC.1, K.CC.5)
Egg Skip Counting (skip counting - K.CC.1)
Seed Shapes (shapes - K.G.4)
Spring Bundle for Kindergarten - comes with a 25% discount!
As with all of my products, the graphics are original and created by myself.
I hope your students enjoy these math workshops!
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Yvonne Crawford
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Spring Math Centers has six different, fun math craft centers that are perfect for children in the second grade. They can be adapted for higher or lower level students using the instructions provided. All centers are Common Core aligned.
The math craft centers included and Common Core Standards covered are:
Spring Flowers (addition - 2.NBT.4)
Butterfly Comparison (comparison - 2.OA.2, 2.NBT.4)
Flower Wheel (addition - 2.NBT.2, 2.NBT.5)
Raindrops (addition - 2.NBT.5)
Egg Skip Counting (skip counting - 2.NBT.2)
Seed Shapes (shapes - 2.G.1)
Spring Bundle for 2nd Grade Endless - comes with a 25% discount!
As with all of my products, the graphics are original and created by myself.
I hope your students enjoy these math workshops!
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
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Spring Math Centers has six different, fun math craft centers that are perfect for children in the third grade. They can be adapted for higher or lower level students using the instructions provided. All centers are Common Core aligned.
The math craft centers included and Common Core Standards covered are:
Spring Flowers (addition - 3.NBT.2)
Butterfly Comparison (comparison, multiplication - 3.OA.7)
Flower Wheel (multiplication - 3.OA.7)
Raindrops (addition - 3.NBT.5)
Egg Rounding (rounding - 3.NBT.2)
Seed Shapes (making fractions out of shapes - 3.G.2)
Spring Bundle for 3rd Grade Endless - comes with a 25% discount!
As with all of my products, the graphics are original and created by myself.
I hope your students enjoy these math workshops!
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
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