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Fall


We Remember – a new unit for Veteran’s Day
<p> Here’s my latest unit – perfect for Remembrance Day or Veteran’s Day. I just added a few Poppy crafts – check these out. CLICK HERE to get your own copy And here’s a closeup of the rest of the unit.</p>

slfarrell0
Nov 3, 20141 min read
From the Hallways…
<p>Here’s a little peek of the artwork that I found around the hallways at my school this week. This is such an adorable activity and apparently, super easy and quick. I can’t wait to try it out next year. The teacher who did this activity found it on Pinterest. She hasn’t posted it up yet, … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/from-hallways/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about From the Hallways…</span></

slfarrell0
Nov 1, 20141 min read
Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins
<p>I have a new unit for sale. It’s a great unit for learning Science while building Critical Thinking skills. Check out the details in the image below! CLICK HERE to get your own copy. Thanks again for stopping by today.</p>

slfarrell0
Oct 25, 20141 min read


Pumpkin Life Cycle Fun!!!!
<p>Well we’re slowly finishing up our Science unit about Farms. As part of this unit, I used this adorable 3D Life Cycle activity created by Robin Sellers Aren’t they adorable? The kids really enjoyed making them. (and I think they learned something too) First I read the story It’s Pumpkin Time by Zoe Hall. This … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/pumpkin-life-cycle-fun/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">abo

slfarrell0
Nov 18, 20131 min read


New product on Teachers Pay Teachers
<p>Introducing my latest unit on Teachers Pay Teachers. CLICK HERE to get it now!!! In this unit there’s centres activities with blackline masters for the children to record their work. This one’s about skip counting. This one’s about Fact Families This one’s about number sense. And this one’s all about Number formation. And this one … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/new-product-on-teachers-pay-teachers/" class="more-link">Read More

slfarrell0
Oct 7, 20131 min read


Fall Leaves Art and Poem
<p>Here’s a cute Art / Language Arts project for Fall that we did last week. I need to apologize again for the terrible photos, please bear with me. This is how we made the painting. First we painted the background. We used pucks of tempera paint. I showed the children how to mix blue and … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/fall-leaves-art-and-poem/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Fall Leaves Art and Poem</span></a></p>

slfarrell0
Nov 6, 20121 min read


Thanksgiving Fun!!!
<p>Well, this weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada. If you want to prep for your own Thanksgiving Study, this is the packet for you. This unit is ideal for a Grade One of Two class. This unit plan includes two big books, a shape book, a pattern book, and a finger … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/thanksgiving-fun/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Thanksgiving Fun!!!</span></a></p>

slfarrell0
Oct 2, 20121 min read


Fall Tree Silhouettes
<p> Wow – I can’t believe that September is almost over. It’s been one of the craziest September’s ever. With my youngest starting Kindergarten, and one of the most challenging classes I’ve taught in 20 years, I’m constantly exhausted, and ready for a nap. But this week I felt like there might be light at the … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/fall-tree-silhouettes/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-rea

slfarrell0
Sep 29, 20124 min read


Thanksgiving Unit Plan
<p>This unit plan includes two big books, a shape book, a pattern book, and a finger play poem with language and art activities. This unit is language based, and includes lesson on reading, writing, singing, fingerplays and art. There are basic vocabulary lessons for Fall, Thanksgiving, and colours. There’s 35 pages of instructions and blackline … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/new-unit-plan-for-sale/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text"

slfarrell0
Nov 12, 20111 min read


My First Product
<p>Well I’ve gotten myself organized and I’m posting my first download. I’m using Teachers Pay Teachers. Click on the photo above or click here for the link This little download has 4 mini books about falling leaves and signs of fall. It’s perfect for your 4 levels of guided reading in a grade 1 class. … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/my-first-free-download-and-its-free/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">ab

slfarrell0
Oct 22, 20111 min read
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