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<p>This week we went to see a play called &#8220;Salmon Girl&#8221;.  It&#8217;s a story of an Indigenous girl who becomes transformed into a salmon.  It turns out that she is one of the Salmon People who&#8217;s job it is to keep the salmon in the river safe.  The entire play was perfect for Grade 2&#8217;s.  &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/salmon-study/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about How to get your students passionate ab

<p>w This week we did a directed drawing of a Leprechaun.  There was a boy and a girl Leprechaun.  We outlined the drawing with sharpies and used watercolor paint and a few markers to finish it off.    I did my drawing on the Smart Board so I apologize for the grainy quality. First, here&#8217;s &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/how-to-draw-leprechaun/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about How to draw an adorable Leprechaun</span></

<p>If you love unicorns and you are looking for an easy and adorable Mother&#8217;s Day card and gift, then this is the perfect craft for you to do with your class. CLICK HERE to get your own copy. You can make this adorable framed gift. Or this cute card with this cute sentiment. There&#8217;s step-by-step &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/a-unicorn-for-mothers-day/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about A Unicorn your students will

<p>My own personal journey through teaching science with inquiry. This is a 5 part series of posts.</p>

<p>I’ve been using STEM and STEAM activities in my classroom for a while now.  And I absolutely LOVE how they work.  In fact I wrote down all the things I love about STEM.  You can find that HERE if you’re interested. I love reading non-fiction and fiction books when I’m teaching a Science concept to &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/integrating-steam-and-ela/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about How you can easily integrate STEAM

<p>I love a coordinated  classroom, don&#8217;t you.  A few years ago my principal told me that every time he came into my room it just seemed so happy.  I was proud of my classroom decor which you can find in this category of my store. CLICK HEREBut, Classroom decorating can be such a time consuming &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/classroom-decorating-and-organization/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Decor that makes your c

<p>This time of year, it&#8217;s always perfect to start teaching about the life cycle of plants. This year I have been really focusing on non-fiction reading and writing with my class and I wanted to come up with a cute way to display their learning to their parents. &nbsp;This is when I came up with &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/science-write-im-so-excited-about-this/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about SCIENCE WRITE &#8211;

<p>We just finished a life science unit about Salmon.  I like to try to combine Language Arts with Science whenever I can.  That&#8217;s why I came up with my Non-Fiction Animal research units for Primary classrooms. Where I live, we have a program where we can hatch live Salmon eggs in the classroom, watch them &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/how-to-teach-non-fiction-animal/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about How to Teach Non-

<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>About a year ago, I discovered STEM.  It’s a fantastic way of integrating Science,  Technology Engineering and Math.  In my  school district, we have a new curriculum which has a component called Applied Design, Skills, and Technology.  STEM fits right into this area. There are many fantastic reasons to teach STEM lessons in your classroom &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/the-benefits-of-stem-activities/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader