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<p>As a teacher, I am constantly communicating what we are doing in my classroom to my parents. I do this in emails, letters home, at conferences, or in the newsletter. One content area my parents always struggle to understand is the concept of number sense. That’s why I have found a way to explain number &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easily-explain-number-sense-to-parents-and-promote-math/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about

<p>Reading comprehension can be a difficult skill for students to master. Learning how to retell stories can be a great way to help students increase their reading comprehension. In addition, this can be great to practice other important reading skills. So, how do you teach students how to retell stories in a way that makes &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/3-simple-steps-to-simply-retell-stories-and-increase-comprehension/" class="more-link">Read More <span clas

<p>One of the best tools you can use in your classroom is journals. Journals can help students work on their writing skills which in turn can help with reading. If you use a specific system for writing journals in elementary, they also get used to routine which can help them follow directions. How do you &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/4-simple-steps-for-writing-journals-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 4 Simpl

<p>A key skill students need to learn in elementary is probability. This seems like a difficult task. However, when I see a standard that might seem hard to tackle, I can make it into something fun and interactive for students. You can use simple manipulatives and fun games that have a gradual release to teach &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/3-simple-games-to-teach-probability-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 3

<p>Whenever I start journaling with students, I like to give them the opportunity to simply write about whatever they want. However, sometimes students have no idea what to write about. When students don’t what to write in their journal, I like to use these steps to help them choose a journal topic. Check out my &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/how-to-easily-help-students-choose-a-journal-topic/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about

<p>One skill that seems to be rooted in every standard of elementary is creating patterns. While this might seem like a simple skill for students to master, it can be quite the process if students have never worked with patterning before. I like to break down this process when I teach patterning in elementary. By &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/simple-steps-to-teach-patterning-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about S

<p>How I introduce Journal Writing in September Kids are really struggling with self-regulation these days.&nbsp; Sometimes this means that when I introduce writing in a Journal, the kids struggle with simple things like page set up.&nbsp; So to prevent the chaos when a kid can’t find a blank page in their journal because they have &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/how-to-easily-introduce-journals-in-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-re

<p>I don’t know about your students, but my students absolutely love manipulatives! However, it’s too easy for manipulatives to become toys! One area I love to use manipulatives is in math class with my math junk. However, it can be hard to get a lesson in when students are trying to do other activities with &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/5-steps-to-easily-introduce-math-junk-to-students-without-chaos/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-te

<p>The start of a brand new school year is already here for some and just around the corner for others. While we are getting started at the beginning of the year, one of the most important things we can do is be organized! However, it can be difficult to find an organizational system that is &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easy-ways-to-start-your-year-organized-and-stay-organized/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Easy Ways to

<p>When we are first teaching students how to read, it can be a real challenge! Typically, you start with the sounds or the phonetics of the letters. From there, you teach students the sounds that th-, ch-, sh- etc. make. Once your students know the basic sounds, they can work on phoneme mapping!&nbsp; What is &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easily-learn-phoneme-mapping-in-elementary-with-manipulatives-and-games/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen

<p>Graphing can be a word some teachers fear! However, I think graphing is one of the easiest standards to start your year off with! This year, I’m going to be teaching a split grade class of second and third graders. Therefore, half of the class will be in second grade and the other half third &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easy-graphing-unit-for-elementary-students/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Easy Graphing Unit for E

<p>Classroom management can make or break your classroom! It&#8217;s important to have a functional and consistent classroom management strategies that both you and your students can easily do and follow through with. If you&#8217;re new to teaching or need some fresh ideas, here are 12 classroom management tips to help you get started! Did you &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/12-easy-classroom-management-tips/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-re

<p>One, two, three eyes on me! How many of you have heard or used this phrase in your classroom? Attention getters for teachers is one of the most important tools you can have in your teacher arsenal. After all, it’s really hard to teach kiddos who are too busy talking to his/her friend or off &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/6-quick-and-simple-attention-getters-for-teachers/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 6 Quick and Simple

<p>You planned a great lesson, and you thought you timed it perfectly but then your students get done a little faster than you expected. We have all been there before. Sometimes an activity just doesn’t take as long as we think it will or our students are having an exceptionally awesome day and finish up &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/7-simple-5-minute-time-fillers-for-students/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 7 Simple 5 Mi

<p>Summer is great for all things fun! From swimming to baseball games, it can be an active time of year. A great way to keep your students’ minds activated this summer is by doing a bit of summer reading. While some of you might not think you have, the use of read-alouds is a great &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/use-simple-and-fun-summer-reading-to-keep-students-on-track/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Use Simple and Fun

<p>Writing can seem like a daunting task for students and sometimes for teachers too. One way to combat this dread is to add a fun 3D element by integrating writing and art together! How? With these easy bulletin board popping 3D art activities with a writing element you and your students will love.&nbsp; Why Integrate &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/integrating-writing-and-art-easily-with-3d-writing-activities/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-

<p>When you’re getting to the end of the school year, you might be trying to scrape together meaningful activities to do. I know for me, I assess throughout the year, so by the last week of school, I am always struggling to do something that doesn’t need to be assessed or reported but is still &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easy-step-by-step-last-week-of-school-activity-for-students/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Easy Ste

<p>There are certain parts of the teaching day that many don’t think about. For example, going to the restroom, getting drinks, tending to owies and more! One particular activity that can take forever and be a huge mess if you aren’t organized is washing hands. We typically wash hands before lunch, after using the restroom, &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/3-simple-steps-for-speeding-up-hand-washing/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">

<p>It’s May! That means we are getting closer and closer to the last day of school. Towards the end of the school year, students (and teachers) might be getting a little bit antsy. Plus, with the weather warming up, it can be hard to stay focused. One way to capture students’ attention is to engage &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/10-simple-end-of-the-year-art-activities-for-elementary-students/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about

<p>We have been reading since the beginning of the school year; however, the fun is not done yet! Even though the end of the school year is near, it’s no reason not to pick up a book and read with your students. Using Picture Book Pals as an end of the year reading activity is &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/fun-and-easy-end-of-the-year-reading-activities-with-picture-book-pals/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Fun and Easy E