How do characters make a story? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we’ll investigate the traits of characters from “King and the Dragonflies” by Kacen Callender and uncover the ways they relate to each...

If you want to learn about a new topic, where do you start? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we synthesize information from two nonfiction books about a woman with an eye for insects: Maria...

Reading books can be fun, but there’s so much more to discover beneath the surface. In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we’ll use our background knowledge and story evidence to make inferences about E.B. White’s novel,...

How do characters make a story? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we’ll investigate the traits of characters from “King and the Dragonflies” by Kacen Callender and uncover the ways they relate to each other. Topic:...

Where do you find a theme? Deep in the characters, under the setting, entwined in the plot? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we travel through the universe with the characters in “A Wrinkle in Time” to discover its...

If you want to learn about a new topic, where do you start? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we synthesize information from two nonfiction books about a woman with an eye for insects: Maria Merian. Topic: Synthesizing...

Roses are red, violets are blue… What on Earth CAN’T a poem do? In this episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we dive into the poems that make up Thanhhà Lại’s verse novel, “Inside Out and Back Again” and the figurative language that...

Fairy tales aren’t just “once upon a time…” and “happily ever after.” They can connect us to people across the world! In our final episode of Crash Course Kids Literature, we compare and contrast different versions of “Little Red Riding...

How can you help kids get a good start? In this heartfelt and personal talk, Colin Powell, the former U.S. Secretary of State, asks parents, friends and relatives to support children, starting before they even get to primary school,...

This video provides a creative and engaging way to help students understand and remember how to work with exponents. By using the analogy of Big Brother representing the base and Little Brother representing the power, the video...

Travis Thrasher is a versatile writer and storyteller who has been passionate about writing since childhood. After college, he worked in publishing for 13 years, gaining industry experience while pursuing his dream of becoming a...

This visual math puzzle, or math logic puzzle as some teachers call it is perfect for grades 3, 4 or 5. I loved to use these math warmups before class every day to encourage students to start thinking mathematically and to share their...

This visual math puzzle, or math logic puzzle as some teachers call it is perfect for grades 3, 4, or 5. I loved to use these math warmups before class every day to encourage students to start thinking mathematically and to share their...

In this video, we'll explore the concept of borrowing in subtraction and regrouping. This is a crucial math skill for students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades as it helps them subtract larger numbers with ease and accuracy. Check out the...

In this video, we'll explore the concept of carrying numbers in addition and regrouping. This is a crucial math skill for students in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades as it helps them add larger numbers with ease and accuracy. Want the...

Welcome to Doodles and Digits, the perfect place to learn math in a fun and interactive way! In this video, we'll show 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students how to multiply a fraction by a whole number using a step-by-step approach. We...

In this video, you will learn how to revise your realistic fiction story to improve your writing. We will discuss how to add, change, or remove parts of your story to make it even better!

In this video, you will learn how to write a closing or conclusion for your realistic fiction story. We will review different strategies such as writing about a lesson learned, adding humor, and discussing feelings.

In this video, you will learn how to write a draft for your realistic fiction story. Your draft should include events leading up to the problem, and then a detailed description of the problem.

In this video, you will learn how to write an introduction for your realistic fiction story! An introduction should hook the reader and introduce the main character and setting.

In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm ideas for your realistic fiction story. We will brainstorm the main character, setting, problem, and solution.

In this series, you will learn how to write realistic fiction stories! In this video, we will describe the elements of realistic fiction, including the characters, setting, and events.

In this video, you will learn how to write a rough draft and end with a closing or conclusion.

In this video, you will learn how you can hook the reader of your persuasive writing with a good introduction! We will start with a question and then state our opinion.