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.
Ethiopia 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 Beza who lives in Ethiopia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ethiopia
2. A 3 page letter from Beza that describes his life in Ethiopia
3. Facts about Ethiopia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Design Ethiopian Pottery
7. Ethiopian Weaving
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Ethiopia Writing Activity
10. Amharic Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Ethiopia
12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
In this packet you will find reading passages and interactive activities for 30 countries. Students can learn a little bit about each country, then expand upon their learning through discussions and further research. They will learn about the different ways that people live. In the back of the packet there are flag cards and country names that you can use in your interactive notebook or as a game with the class. Also included is a passport so that students can write which countries they have visited as you teach about each country and an Around the World booklet.
Countries explored include: Italy, France, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, New Zealand, USA, Canada, England, Germany, Norway, Brazil, Japan, China, India, South Africa, Australia, Thailand, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Portugal, Turkey, Albania, South Korea, Ukraine, Tunisia, Finland, Morocco, and the Netherlands.
This can be used as a standalone unit on cultures around the world or it can be used to supplement your social studies curriculum.
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All artwork is original and created by myself.
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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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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.
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Yvonne Crawford
Ancient Civilizations is an ENDLESS BUNDLE, so when I add new This Kid's Life in History unit to this bundle, you will receive the update without any additional costs. You can also request an ancient civilization and I'll see if I can add it, if possible.
Ancient Civilizations included:
Ancient Maya
Ancient China
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Civilizations to be added:
Ancient Incas
Ancient Aztecs
Ancient Rome
Ancient Greece
Ancient Mesopotamia
and more!
Included in each packet:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know each ancient civilization
2. A 2 to 3 page letter from a child that describes his or her life
3. Facts about that ancient civilization and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Lots of Activities and Crafts
7. Postcard Writing Activity
8. Other Writing Activities
9. Basic Language Phrases or Characters
10. Crossword Puzzle about each ancient civilization
11. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
12. All About Pages for Each Religion
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All artwork is original and create by myself.
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Yvonne Crawford
Interactive Social Studies Notebook for Kindergarten through Third Grade - 103 pages!
This social studies notebook is completely hands-on and interactive. Each chapter in this interactive social studies journal includes a divider for the topic that is covered in the chapter, at least one hands-on activity for students to put in their social studies notebooks. There are also pictures of children using this notebook to give you ideas about how to set up your social studies notebooks.
Topics covered:
History
The Timeline of Me
Life History
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Susan B. Anthony
Thomas Jefferson
Jonas Salk
Inventions
Government and Citizenship
Right and Wrong
Community Leaders
Leadership Traits
Barack Obama
American Symbols
American Holidays
Economics
Wants vs. Needs
What I have
Goods vs. Services
Natural Resources
Natural Resources vs. Man-made resources
Renewable Resources
Geography
Where We Live
Where I Live
Compass Skills
Map Skills
Globes vs. Maps
Make sure to look at the preview for more details about this fun and interactive way to teach social studies in your classroom!
All graphics are original and created by myself.
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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
Hungary 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 Marta who lives in Hungary.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Hungary
2. A 2 page letter from Marta that describes her life in Hungary
3. Facts about Hungary and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Design a Hungarian Dress
7. Create a Hungarian Pepper
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Hungary Writing Activity
10. Hungarian Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Hungary
12. Create a Hungarian Quilt
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Colombia 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 Christian who lives in Colombia.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Colombia
2. A 2 page letter from Christian that describes his life in Colombia
3. Facts about Colombia and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Create a Colombian Cross Bag
7. Create a Colombian Doll
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Colombia Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Colombia
12. Create a Banana Tree
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
This booklet focuses on the country of South Africa. Your students will learn facts about South Africa 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.
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Yvonne Crawford
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Guatemala 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 Jimena who lives in Guatemala.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Guatemala
2. A 2 page letter from Jimena that describes her life in Guatemala
3. Facts about Guatemala and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Paper Weaving Activity
7. Create a Guatemalan Doll
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Guatemala Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Guatemala
12. Create Worry Dolls and Envelope
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Costa Rica 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 Karla who lives in Costa Rica.
Included:
1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Costa Rica
2. A 2 page letter from Karla that describes her life in Costa Rica
3. Facts about Costa Rica and discussion questions
4. Word Search Puzzle
5. Secret Code Puzzle
6. Design an Oxcart
7. Create a Morpho Butterfly
8. Postcard Writing Activity
9. Costa Rica Writing Activity
10. Spanish Phrases
11. Crossword Puzzle about Costa Rica
12. Create a Costa Rican Lantern
13. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford
Math Journal Prompts Around the World Cuisine is a packet of 30 math journal prompts with an around the world cuisine theme. These are perfect for students in kindergarten or 1st 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.
14 different countries are featured and each one has its own cuisine lesson with discussion questions. After you read the lesson and discuss the country, your students can figure out the word problems that are specific for that country.
The different skills covered in the packet are:
number writing
number patterns
time
money
addition
subtraction
higher level thinking
graphs
comparison
fractions
number writing
dates
Be sure to check out the preview to make sure this unit is appropriate for the level of your students.
All artwork is original and created by myself.
For Mathbooking-Around the World Cuisine Math Journal Prompts (2nd and 3rd grade), click here.
For Mathbooking-Around the World Cuisine Math Journal Prompts (4th and 5th grade), click here .
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Yvonne Crawford
Total Pages 46
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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
Ancient China
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Rome
All artwork is original and create by myself.
Thanks for looking at my products,
Yvonne Crawford