#secondgrade

<p>I don’t know about you, but I get really overwhelmed when trying to narrow down which picture books to feature in my classroom.&nbsp; We all read to our students every day, of course.&nbsp; Reading aloud is an essential part of any primary reading program, but sometimes I wonder if we spend enough time checking that &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/take-a-deep-dive-into-a-good-read-aloud/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Ta

<p>I just got back from the trip of a lifetime. The whole family and I went down to Orlando. After going to the Teachers Pay Teachers conference in Las Vegas last year, I knew I really wanted to go again this year. And this year did not disappoint. When I was there last year, I &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/orlando-2016-for-teachers-pay-teachers/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about What a fantastic week! ORLANDO 2016 for t

<p>This post was originally titled, 4 Things That Have Changed Since I Started Teaching and Tips On How to Adapt. But I decided to change that when I realized that one of the things that has changed is me, and not everyone changes in the same way. I&#8217;ve been teaching for 24 years. That &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/4-things-that-have-changed-after-24/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 4 things that have changed aft

<p>Memorial Day is upon us. This is traditionally the start of summer in many American minds. As the end of another school year approaches, it seems that everywhere you look, at least in teacher circles, there is so much talk about ‘survival,’ ‘exhaustion’ and ‘just getting through’ the end of the year. Personally I have &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/5-year-end-ideas-for-teachers-to-help/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about