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Pink Shirt Day or Anti Bullying Day is Tomorrow
<p>Come and check out my newly uploaded set of Powerpoints to teach about Pink Shirt Day. CLICK HERE to grab your own set. There’s a simple one for K/1 about Pink Shirt Day. In case you aren’t Canadian, there’s one about Anti-bullying Day. And there’s a longer powerpoint which helps kids identify what is bullying … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/pink-shirt-day-is-tomorrow/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">abo

slfarrell0
Feb 23, 20161 min read


Hundred’s Day and more fun stuff this week.
<p>We had a really busy week this week. We celebrated the 100th Day of School with a day full of fun. We counted to 100 MANY times – by ones, by fives, by 10’s. I really like this free online hundred’s chart by Splat Square. It makes a disgusting wet splat sound when you touch … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/hundreds-day-fun-and-linky/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Hundred’s Day and more fun stuff t

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Feb 19, 20161 min read


Last Week in a Snap!
<p>Here’s a quick peek at my last week. February is always a busy month for holidays and special days.We made these Dragons for Chinese New Year. I don’t have a photo of the finished product, but they mounted them on black paper and they always look so stunning up on the bulletin board. Here’s a … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/last-week-in-snap/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Last Week in a Snap!</span><

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Feb 6, 20161 min read


Free Lesson to Create a Class Book About a Snowman
<p>Just a quick post about my latest freebie. It’s differentiated for all primary grades. CLICK HERE to grab your own copy.</p>

slfarrell0
Jan 13, 20161 min read


Activities and Art for the first week after Winter Break
<p>Just a quick post about what went on my class last week. All the kids were super chatty as they were so happy to see one another after 2 weeks apart. We did, however, manage to get this cute craftivity done for New Years’ CLICK HERE to check out my store for the top half. … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/peek-at-last-week/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Activities and Art for the first week after Winter Break</spa

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Jan 9, 20161 min read


Iconic Animals of America: Animal Research activities for first to third grades
<p>CLICK HERE Life Science can be a challenge to teach. Materials and images may be hard to come by. This package has tons of high quality images of each animal. There is a simple mini book for each animal with real photos on each page. This is complimented by several versions of outlines for children … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/my-first-growing-bundle/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Iconic Animals of America: Anima

slfarrell0
Jan 3, 20161 min read


Happy New Year’s Eve!
<p>I’ve been furiously getting new products ready for this January. If you are looking for products about new year’s resolutions, you should check these out. Click on the photos below! Scroll down for more information. And check out this FREEBIE below! If you are looking for a cute bulletin board idea, check out this product. … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/happy-new-years-eve/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about

slfarrell0
Dec 31, 20151 min read


Social Studies and Science Combined Units
<p>So I’ve been working a lot on adding science resources to my store.Each of the animals listed below are part of my Canadian Animal research bundle. I’ve chosen animals which are symbols of Canada to allow for a mix of Social Studies, and Science goals in one program. You can get each of these animals … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/social-studies-and-science-combined/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Social St

slfarrell0
Dec 22, 20151 min read


Quick Math ideas and a visit to a First Nations Longhouse
<p>Well last week was a total DOOOZIE for me. I have been horribly, horribly sick. I didn’t actually make it into school until Thursday, and then Friday was a professional day, so I only spent one day in the classroom this week. So please forgive me, but I only have this little image to … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/peek-at-last-week_28/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Quick Math ideas and a visit to a First Nati

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Nov 27, 20151 min read


Remembrance Day art that dazzles
<p>I’m afraid that I did not have time to take many photos at school this week. I was really focused on our assembly for Remembrance Day and everything that entails. These gorgeous Poppies were made by my next-door neighbour’s class. Click Here to check out her fantastic Art blog. These beautiful poppies were made by … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/peek-at-last-week_13-2/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Remembr

slfarrell0
Nov 13, 20151 min read


Everything you need to know about TURKEYS
<p>I just realized that I have not announced the release of my latest unit here on my blog. I am happy to say that it is doing really well on Teachers Pay Teachers, so I thought I’d give you all some details about what it includes. CLICK HERE to check it out on TPT. … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/everything-you-need-to-know-about/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Everything you need to know about TURKEYS</span></a></

slfarrell0
Nov 12, 20151 min read


Some ideas you’ll love from my Instagram
<p>So I’m trying something new this week. I’ve been working on using Instagram more and more. So I’m going to share with you some highlights from my Instagram feed once a week. If you want to check out my Instagram feed – click on the camera icon on my blog header above. Here is my … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/peek-at-last-week-3/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Some ideas you’ll love from

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Nov 7, 20151 min read


Halloween Bats
<p>Hi Everyone This is just a quick post to showcase my latest product. I can’t wait to try it out with my class this week It’s ready, just in time for Halloween. It’s based on a program called the Knowledge Framework, which is a program designed for ELL students. I find it works really well … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/halloween-bats/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Halloween Bats</spa

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Oct 19, 20151 min read


Social Studies Unit for Second Grade – My Community
<p>I’ve posted up my Social Studies program about Social Communities. You can purchase each section by itself, or get the whole bundle. There’s even a set for Canadian and a different set for American communities. CLICK HERE for the Canadian Bundle CLICK HERE for the American Bundle Click on the photos below for the individual packages.</p>

slfarrell0
Jan 12, 20151 min read


Father’s Day Language Arts and Craftivity
<p>I was looking through pinterest the other day and came across a simple, punch art card with a little girl, paper doll on the cover, and I thought, I wonder if I can turn that into a craftivity. Well after a lot of tweaking, I did! Then I decided that to make this more interesting, … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/fathers-day-language-arts-and-craftivity/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Father’s Day Langua

slfarrell0
Jun 3, 20141 min read
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