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<p>When it&#8217;s time for students to start to add and subtract in elementary, it can seem like a daunting task. However, introducing addition and subtraction in elementary doesn&#8217;t have to be hard! All you need to do is make it fun with these three fun games you can play with your students! Introducing Addition and &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/3-fun-games-for-introducing-addition-and-subtraction-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class

<p>Phonics is an important part of teaching students how to read. When we teach phonics to students, we can&#8217;t just teach them the sounds each letter makes. It&#8217;s also important to teach consonant blends in elementary. This can be easily done by using these six strategies. What Consonant Blends? A consonant blend is when there &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/6-simple-strategies-to-teach-consonant-blends-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <spa

<p>Teaching place value in elementary is an important math skill that your students will need throughout their education. While it can seem like the only way to teach place value in elementary is to &#8220;drill and kill&#8221; the idea, it doesn&#8217;t have to be that way! With this fun place value game, your students will &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/teach-place-value-in-elementary-with-a-fun-game/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-t

<p>Phonemic awareness is a huge part of learning how to read. When students understand phonics, they are able to sound out words which increases the number of words they know. In addition, it makes teaching digraphs in elementary easier! Why Teach Phonics in Elementary Teaching phonics might seem like quite a task. However, it can &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/5-simple-steps-for-teaching-digraphs-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen

<p>One thing that will always be around is the calendar. In other words, there will always be a today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Plus, each of those days have a number! Why does this matter? It presents teachers the opportunity to use calendar math in their classroom daily. While there is some debate as to whether &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/why-you-should-use-calendar-math-in-the-classroom/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about

<p>Teaching students how to sound out words is no easy task! While using phonics and the Science of Reading can help, it can still take time! I have found using a simple system to teach CVC words in elementary that is consistent helps students learn to read CVC words faster.  When to Teach CVC Words &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/a-simple-process-to-teach-cvc-words/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about A Simple Process to Teach

<p>Math is a tricky subject to teach for a variety of reasons. The main reason math gets tricky is simply because students lack confidence in it. One way to help students with their math confidence is to help them create strong number sense. Place value is one of the key concepts when it comes to &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easily-use-place-value-tents-to-teach-number-sense/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Easily Use Pla

<p>Decodable texts are perfect for practicing an essential skill: phonetic awareness! When you are using the Science of Reading in your classroom, one aspect you’ll be working with explicitly is phonics. This means, you’ll also be working with decodable texts. Here is how I introduce decodable texts in first grade.  Click on the image below &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/how-to-introduce-decodable-texts-to-first-graders/" class="more-link">Read More <span clas

<p>As teachers, we are always looking for ways to make math more fun! I have found a simple deck of cards can be the answer. Wait, what? Yes!&nbsp; Teaching math with playing cards has several benefits for students.&nbsp; This week&#8217;s YouTube video goes into more detail about this, CLICK HERE or click on the picture &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/8-simple-benefits-of-teaching-math-with-playing-cards/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader

<p>The Science of Reading is the new buzzword in education, and it’s not going anywhere. Decodable readers, which are a huge part of the Science of Reading, can seem overwhelming at first. Why? Because they are designed to help you teach phonics in a very systematic and sequential way. However, it doesn’t come with a &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/use-a-simple-decodable-lesson-planner-to-teach-phonics-with-the-science-of-reading/" class="more-link">Read More <

<p>Math can be a hard buy-in for students. That&#8217;s why having fun activities like math games to engage students can be just what your classroom needs! Today, I&#8217;m going to tell you how you can use the card game &#8220;War&#8221; to help students with number sense as well as their math facts. Using Math Games &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/make-math-fun-war-games-with-playing-cards/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about

<p>The Science of Reading is kind of like the old &#8220;Hooked on phonics!&#8221; However you feel about this new trend, it is taking over schools! While this can be overwhelming, you can modify your instruction to teach the science of reading. Why Teach the Science of Reading The Science of Reading refers to a body &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/5-easy-tips-to-modify-your-instruction-to-teach-the-science-of-reading/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="

<p>Please note: You can get your own set of the slides used in this post (for free) if you scroll down. Teaching math can be a struggle especially when you add that second digit. One way to help students understand how to add with two digit numbers is to try teaching addition with regrouping. When &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/simple-tips-for-teaching-addition-with-regrouping/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Simple Tips fo

<p>Math can be a tough subject especially when you start adding more numbers! Two digit addition can be a struggle for students. This can become even more difficult when you add all the changes that we have made to the math curriculum over the years. However, there are newer ways to teach “New Math” that &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easily-combine-regrouping-and-new-math-for-math-mastery/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about E

<p>Writing letters might seem like a lost art. However, businesses still send out letters to patrons. In addition, a formal email has all of the same components of writing a letter. In addition, writing is an important skill across the board! Therefore, I like to teach writing a letter in elementary typically to my second &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/how-to-simply-teach-writing-a-letter-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-t

<p>Hundreds charts are a great way to help students with mental math. However, just doing a worksheet with hundreds charts can seem a lot like homework that isn’t as much fun to do. That’s why I like to use a hundreds chart game. I have three great games that are easy to use in your &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/3-easy-hundreds-chart-games/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 3 Easy Hundreds Chart Games </span></a></p>

<p>When you start writing a story, it’s easy to start with a simple story that focuses on having a beginning, middle, and end by following the “Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then” writing process. Once students have this process down, they can start adding more details which is what this blog is all about: how to &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/how-to-add-details-to-stories-to-make-them-pop/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about How

<p>Counting to 100 or even 120 can be quite the task! When you get to this phase of math in your kindergarten and first grade classroom, it can be overwhelming for students. However, teaching with a hundreds chart can help your students see patterns in numbers. Why Use a Hundreds Chart Teaching with a hundreds &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/simple-tips-for-teaching-with-a-hundreds-chart/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Simp

<p>Writing can be a tricky process for students. That’s why I like to use a systematic approach to writing with my students by using the “Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then” writing process. This writing process activity is great to help students develop a story that has a beginning, middle, and an end. In addition, it &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/creating-stories-with-a-simple-writing-process-activity/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-te

<p>Number sense can be a difficult concept to teach students. Plus, it can become redundant and a little bit boring. However, if you use number sense games, your students will start to have a lot of fun while they learn! Number sense games are simple and can be done using things you have in your &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/4-easy-number-sense-games-to-increase-learning/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 4 Easy Number Sense