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.
Around the World Bundle, This Kid's Life has 59 country booklets (over 1475 pages and growing) that focus on how a child lives daily life in a different country, compared to how people live in their own country. This is an endless bundle, so when I add new This Kid's Life countries to this packet, you will receive the update without any additional costs. You can also request a country and I'll see if I can add it, if possible.
Countries included:
China
France
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
Colombia
Belgium
Wales
Venezuela
Turkey
Dominican Republic
Guatemala
Costa Rica
Cuba
Sweden
Tanzania
Madagascar
Ethiopia
Poland
Pakistan
Slovakia
Iceland
Austria
Honduras
Nicaragua
Panama
Included in each packet:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know each country
2. A 2 page letter from a child that describes his or her life
3. Facts about that country and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Lots of Activities
7. Postcard Writing Activity
8. Writing Activity
9. Basic Language Phrases
10. Crossword Puzzle about each country
11. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Portugal, 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 João who lives in the country of Portugal.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Portugal
2. A 2 page letter from João that describes his life in Portugal
3. Facts about Portugal and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Rooster of Barcelos
7. Create Portuguese Painted Tiles
8. Color a Portuguese Boy
9. Types of Transportation Writing Activity
10. Basic Portuguese Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Portugal
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount!
China
France
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
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 22
Answer Key N/A
Teaching Duration N/A
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Hawaii, 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 Lani who lives in the state of Hawaii.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Hawaii
2. A 2 page letter from Lani that describes his life in Hawaii
3. Facts about Hawaii and discussion questions
4. Hawaii Word Search Puzzle
5. HawaiiSecret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Hawaiian Lei
7. Make a Pineapple
8. Color a Hawaiian Girl
9. Life on an Island Writing Activity
10. Hawaiian Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Hawaii
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
Total Pages 22
Answer Key N/A
Teaching Duration N/A
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
Peru, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Peru compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Daniela who lives in the country of Peru.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Peru
2. A 2 page letter from Daniela that describes her life in Peru
3. Facts about Peru and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a Rain Stick
7. Create a Foil Sun
8. Color a Windmill
9. Peruvian Nomad Writing Activity
10. Peru Writing Activity
11. Basic Spanish Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Peru
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Australia, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Australia compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a girl named Ruby who lives in the country of Australia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Australia
2. A 2 page letter from Ruby that describes her life in Australia
3. Facts about Australia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make a didgeridoo
7. Create an Australian sheep
8. Create Aboriginal artwork
8. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Aussie Life Writing Activity
11. Australian Slang Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Australia
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life:
Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount!
China
France
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
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
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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China
France
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
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
England, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in England compared to how people live their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Jack who lives in the country of England.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about England
2. A 2 page letter from Jack that describes his life in England
3. Facts about England and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make 3D English Flag
7. Create Festive Crackers
8. Color an English Foot Guard
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. English Life Writing Activity
11. British Slang Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about England
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount!
China
France
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
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
Morocco, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Morocco compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Hamza who lives in the country of Morocco.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Morocco
2. A 2 page letter from Hamza that describes his life in Morocco
3. Facts about Morocco and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make Moroccan Pottery
7. Create a Sand Painting
8. Good Luck Hand Craft
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Morocco Life Writing Activity
11. Basic French Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Morocco
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life:
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China
France
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
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
Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Passages - Close Reading contains nine informational texts for your students to read to learn about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement. Can be used at any time of year, including around Maritn Luther King, Jr. Day and Black History Month. Following each text are series of activities that your students can complete in class or as homework, including classroom discussions, interactive activities, and worksheets with thought-provoking questions that will get your students thinking about civil rights and what it means to have and protect them.
Texts included:
Slavery in the Southern United States
The Civil Rights Movement
Rosa Parks: First Lady of Civil Rights
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Early Years
The Peaceful Protests
I Have a Dream
After the Speech
Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Legacy
President Barack Obama
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 reading the informational texts and learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.
Check my other close reading packets:
Back to School Reading Passages - Close Reading
Halloween Reading Passages - Close Reading
Thanksgiving Reading Passages - Close Reading
Christmas Reading Passages - Close Reading
Martin Luther King, Jr. Reading Passages - Close Reading
Valentine's Day Reading Passages - Close Reading
St. Patrick's Day Reading Passages - Close Reading
Easter Reading Passages - Close Reading
Earth Day Reading Passages - Close Reading
End of the Year Reading Passages - Close Reading
All graphics are original and created by myself.
Thanks for stopping by my store,
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.
Check out these other countries from the same series of This Kid's Life:
Bundle of all Countries - includes a big discount!
China
France
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
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
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
This booklet focuses on the country of the Czech Republic. Your students will learn facts about the Czech Republic while practicing their manuscript and cursive handwriting and engaging in fun activities. Your students will begin this booklet by cutting out a passport stamp and pasting it on a passport that you can receive by emailing me.
This booklet is a great resource for fast finishers or a quiet-time project.
All artwork is original and created by myself.
This product is also included in Countries of the World - Bundle. With this bundle you receive a 7% discount. Check out this bundle here.
Thanks for stopping by my store,
Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 44
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Math 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. The math problems are designed for children in 4th grade and are aligned with the Common Core standards for the fourth grade.
Please note that this is not a 'goofy glyph' like my other glyphs.
The Common Core standards covered are:
4.NBT.4 - addition and subtraction
4.NBT.5 - multiplication
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.
This is a very detailed glyph. Make sure to check out the preview to see if it is good match for your class.
If you are interested in a glyph for the New Year, click here .
All artwork is original and created by myself.
Thanks for stopping by my store,
Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 25
Answer Key N/A
Teaching Duration N/A
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Halloween Math Journal Prompts is a packet of 30 math journal prompts with a Halloween theme for October. These are perfect for students in the 1st grade and are aligned with the Common Core Standards for first grade. All you need to do is cut out the prompts and your students can paste them into their math journal. The prompt is printed multiple times on one sheet for ease of printing and organizing your class. Just print out as many as you need
The Common Core Standards that are covered:
1.OA.1 (Operations and Algebraic Thinking)
1.OA.2
1.OA.3
1.OA.5
1.OA.6
1.OA.7
1.OA.8
1.NBT.1 (Number and Operations in Base Ten)
1.NBT.3
1.NBT.4
1.NBT.5
1.NBT.6
1.MD.1 (Measurement and Data)
1.MD.2
1.MD.3
1.MD.4
1.G.2 (Geometry)
1.G.3
The different skills covered in the packet are:
number writing
patterns
shapes
addition
subtraction
higher level thinking
spatial concepts
graphs
comparison
fractions
All artwork is original and created by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 36
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Teaching Duration N/A
Martin Luther King, Jr. Math 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. The math problems are designed for children in 5th grade and are aligned with the Common Core standards for the fifth grade.
Please note that this is not a 'goofy glyph' like my other glyphs.
The Common Core standards covered are:
5.NBT.5 - multiplication
5.NBT.7 - addition and subtraction of decimals
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.
This is a very detailed glyph. Make sure to check out the preview to see if it is good match for your class.
If you are interested in a glyph for the New Year, click here .
All artwork is original and created by myself.
Thanks for stopping by my store,
Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 25
Answer Key N/A
Teaching Duration N/A
Chile, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Chile compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Franco who lives in Santiago, Chile.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Chile
2. A 2 page letter from Franco that describes his life in Chile
3. Facts about Chile and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Make Chilean Maracas
7. Create a Rapa Nui Red-Feather Headdress
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Life in Chile Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Chile
12. Create a Chilean Flag
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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
Iceland 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 Anna who lives in Iceland.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Iceland
2. A 2 page letter from Anna that describes her life in Iceland
3. Facts about Iceland and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create an Icelandic Flag
7. Make an Icelandic Elf
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Iceland Writing Activity
10. Icelandic Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Iceland
12. Iceland Facts Graphic Organizer
13. Iceland Coloring Sheet
14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Islam This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in a different religion. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Muhammad who is a Muslim living in Saudi Arabia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Islam
2. A 2 page letter from Muhammad that describes his life as a Muslim
3. Facts about Islam and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Design Your Own Mosque
7. Create an Islamic Mobile
8. Create an Islamic Placemat
9. Postcard Writing Activity
10. Islam Writing Activity
11. Arabic Religious Phrases
12. Crossword Puzzle about Islam
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
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