2017

<p>So I found these cute characters at the dollar store and I was totally inspired to create a descriptive writing activity. So what the kids do is they get a character and a sheet of stickers and they add the details to their character.  Below you will find some of their creations.  If you can&#8217;t &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/halloween-descriptive-writing/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Halloween descriptive writing

<p>  A little while ago, my class did a study of OWLS.  I decided to turn it into a Project Based Learning opportunity where the kids could learn about their favorite kind of Owl.  In order to make the research portion simpler, I created a great packet with information sheets about 14 different kinds of owls. &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/owls-project-based-learning-through/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about OWLS: PBL Throu

<p>Easter is fast approaching.  I thought I&#8217;d let you in on some of my favorite ideas for Easter Crafts for Kids.   Check out these great ideas I found on Pinterest. When I was searching through Pinterest, I was really trying to find original and interesting crafts. I&#8217;ve done some Easter Crafts so many times &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/favorite-easter-craft-ideas/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Favorite East