Poland 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 Ola who lives in Poland. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Poland 2. A 2 page letter from Ola that describes her life in Poland 3. Facts about Poland and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Create Polish Paper Art 7. Make Stained Glass Tissue Paper Polish Eggs 8. Postcard Writing Activity 9. Poland Writing Activity 10. Polish Phrases 11. Crossword Puzzle about Poland 12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Spanish Family Words is a booklet that introduces the words for different relatives, relations, and family members in Spanish, and also introduces the verb 'to be' - ser. Included: Vocabulary sheets dialog 8 worksheets 1 conversation pair work activity Check out my other Spanish for Teen packets: Spanish for Teens - Basic Phrases Spanish for Teens - Number Crunching Spanish for Teens - The Family Spanish for Teens - Clothing Spanish for Teens - Colors All artwork is original and created by myself. Thanks for stopping by my store, Yvonne Crawford

Earth Day Interactive Glyphs contains four interactive glyphs for your students to complete. Each picture will tell a story about each student’s likes and dislikes. To complete each glyph, students should read a question, then find the number of the question on the coloring page and fill in the corresponding area based on how they responded to the question. When they are finished, the students can write short essays based on their answers to the glyph questions. In this packet you will find: Four interactive coloring pages Four question and answer pages with Earth Day specific questions Four essay pages that are Earth Day themed. Check at my Growing Interactive Glyph Bundle that comes with a huge discount here. Happy Earth Day! All graphics are original and created by myself. Thanks for visiting my store, Yvonne Crawford

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in Italy? Learn what it might be like to be a kid in Italy through the eyes of an Italian boy named Matteo. Students will see what it’s like to attend school in Italy, what food they might eat, what sports they might play, and what they might do with their families for fun on weekends. Great for Distance Learning! Included in This Kid’s Life: Italy: A letter from Matteo to your students about what life is like as a kid in Italy A colorful presentation (Google Slides and/or PowerPoint) made by Matteo about Italy Color photographs of famous places in Italy Writing activities about Italy Crafts to create about Italian life A crossword puzzle, word search, secret code puzzle, and more! Contents: Introduction What I Think Life in Italy is Like… A Letter from Matteo in Italy Questions about Matteo’s Letter Italy in Pictures Fun Facts About Italy Puerto Rican flag Secret Code About Italy Italy Word Search Make Your Own Gelato Create an Italian Flag Make a Leaning Tower of Pisa Design your own Pasta Dish Postcard from Italy Writing Activity Basic Spanish Phrases Italy Crossword Puzzle All About Italy Similarities and Differences Life in Italy Color a Boy from Italy All artwork is original and created by myself. Thank you very much for checking out my products! Yvonne Crawford

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Germany, 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 Johann who lives in the country of Germany. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Germany 2. A 2 page letter from Johann that describes his life in Germany 3. Facts about Germany and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Coat of Arms of Germany 3D Activity 7. Make a German Flag Activity 8. Make an Edelweiss Hat Activity 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. If I Only Had School for Half a Day...Writing Activity 11. Basic German Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Germany 13. Cuckoo Clock Coloring Sheet 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 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

Spain, 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 Camila who lives in the country of Spain. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Spain 2. A 2 page letter from Camila that describes her life in Spain 3. Facts about Spain and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Spanish Fan 7. Create a Spanish Bull 8. Color a Spanish Girl 8. Postcard Writing Activity 10. Questions about Spain Writing Activity 11. Spanish Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Spain 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 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 Answer Key N/A Teaching Duration N/A

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 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

Wales 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 Rhys who lives in Wales. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Wales 2. A 2 page letter from Rhys that describes his life in Wales 3. Facts about Wales and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Create a Welsh Dragon Mask 7. Make a Welsh Sheep 8. Postcard Writing Activity 9. Wales Writing Activity 10. Welsh Phrases 11. Crossword Puzzle about Wales 12. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

Farm Animals in French is a booklet that focuses on the names of farm animals and the phrase "I like" in French. Included: 10 full color pages of farm animals with a pronunciation guide for your students 4 worksheets to reinforce the names of the farm animals 4 copywork pages (manuscript and cursive) 1 bingo game with 33 bingo cards 1 completion certificate All artwork is original and created by myself. I hope your students enjoy this booklet as much as my own students do. Thanks for stopping by my store, Yvonne Crawford

Ancient Rome, 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 boy named Augustus who lived in Ancient Rome and can write in Latin. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Ancient Rome 2. A 2 page letter from Augustus that describes his life in Ancient Rome 3. Facts about Ancient Rome and discussion questions 4. Ancient Rome Word Search Puzzle 5. Ancient Rome Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make a Roman Laurel Leaf Wreath 7. Practice Roman Numerals 8. Create Ancient Roman Pottery 9. All about Ancient Roman 10. Postcard Writing Activity 11. Ancient Rome Writing Activity 12. Latin Words 13. Crossword Puzzle about Ancient Rome 14. Similarities and Differences Organizer and Writing Activity 15. An Ancient Rome Coloring Page Check out these related products: Ancient Civilization Bundle - HUGE DISCOUNT! Ancient Maya Ancient China Ancient Egypt All artwork is original and create by myself. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford

French Phrases is a booklet that introduces the first beginning phrases in French. Included: Vocabulary sheets dialog 6 worksheets 1 conversation pair work activity Check out my other French for Teen packets: French for Teens - Number Crunching French for Teens - The Family All artwork is original and created by myself. Thanks for stopping by my store, Yvonne Crawford

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 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 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 25 Answer Key N/A Teaching Duration N/A

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Halloween Reading Passages - Close Reading Passages contains four stories for your students to read, contemplate, and discuss for the the month of October and the arrival of Halloween in the fall. 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. Four three-page 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: The Halloween Party The Pumpkin Patch The Witch's Dance The Costume Crisis 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! Have a spooky Halloween and a wonderful autumn season! 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 Total Pages 32 Answer Key N/A Teaching Duration N/A

Chinese New Year Math and Literacy Activities is a packet of 39 pages with a focus on math and literacy skills. All pages follow the theme of Chinese New Year. Activities are aligned with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for the 2nd grade. These worksheets work great for use on and around the Chinese New Year or any other time you want to celebrate the Chinese culture. Included in this packet are: An original story with worksheets A Mini story and questions Five Quick Common Core Math worksheets Five Quick Common Core Literacy worksheet Five themed Mathbooking journal prompts Four writing activities focusing on Chinese New Year One colorful poster for your classroom Common Core Standards covered: 2.RI.1 2.RF.4 2.W.2 2.L.1 2.L.2 2.L.3 2.L.4 2.L.5 2.OA.1 2.OA.2 2.OA.3 2.NBT.2 2.NBT.3 2.NBT.4 2.NBT.5 2.NBT.6 2.NBT.7 2.NBT.8 2.MD.5 2.MD.6 2.MD.7 2.G.2 2.G.3 These will also be great for review for third grade or for advanced first graders. All artwork is original and created by myself. Thanks for visiting my store, Yvonne Crawford Total Pages 39 Answer Key Not Included Teaching Duration N/A

Figurative Language - Close Reading In this packet you will find reading passages that cover these figurative language types: clichés, alliterations, onomatopoeias, assonances, metaphors, personifications, idioms, hyperboles, and similes. Included are six original stories that exhibit all of these types of figurative language. There are 6 activities that go with each original story. Works great for 4th through 8th grades. All artwork is original and created by myself. Thanks for stopping by my store, 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

Brazil, This Kid's Life is a booklet that focuses on how a child lives daily life in Brazil compared to how people live in their own country. This particular book tracks the life of a boy named Thiago who lives in the country of Brazil. Included: 1. A pre-test to see what your students know about Brazil 2. A 2 page letter from Thiago that describes his life in Brazil 3. Facts about Brazil and discussion questions 4. Word Search Puzzle 5. Secret Code Puzzle 6. Make Maracas 7. Make a Brazilian Flag 8. Carnival Masks 9. Postcard Writing Activity 10. Half a Day of School Writing Activity 11. Basic Portuguese Phrases 12. Crossword Puzzle about Brazil 13. Color a Soccer Player 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

End of the Year Interactive Glyphs contains four interactive glyphs for your students to complete. Each picture will tell a story about each student’s likes and dislikes. To complete each glyph, students should read a question, then find the number of the question on the coloring page and fill in the corresponding area based on how they responded to the question. When they are finished, the students can write short essays based on their answers to the glyph questions. In this packet you will find: Four interactive coloring pages (graduation cap, yearbook, school bells and an alarm clock) Four question and answer pages with end of the year specific questions Four essay pages that are end of the year-themed. Have a great end of the year! All graphics are original and created by myself. Thanks for visiting my store, Yvonne Crawford

Christmas Reading Passages - Close Reading contains four stories for your students to read, contemplate, and discuss for the the month of December and the arrival of Christmas in the winter. 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. Four three-page 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: Santa's Workshop The Perfect Gift Winter Fun Going Caroling 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! Have a great Christmas and a wonderful winter season! 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

April Fools' Day Math Journal Prompts is a fun and free way to recognize April Fools' Day in your classroom in late March and early April. A Math Journal is a great way to promote your students' abilities to learn and grow through words, numbers and even drawing. Print and cut out as many prompts as you need for your students. Then, have your students paste them into their math journals. This mini-booklet contains 5 math journal prompts for your students. number writing addition subtraction graphs number writing comparison higher level thinking All artwork is original and created by myself. I hope you enjoy this booklet. Thanks for looking at my products, Yvonne Crawford