<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>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>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>Writing can be one of the trickiest things to teach students because there are several steps that need to be completed. This becomes even more complicated when you are trying to teach informational writing. The good news is I have several informational writing tips and resources to help you and your students write like a &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/3-simple-steps-to-teach-informational-writing/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text

<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

<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>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>When you’re starting to teach your elementary students about different word families like -at and -ice, it can be a challenge when you first begin. However, you can make this task that seems so difficult much easier by adding in a whole lot of fun! Using games to teach word families is one of the &#8230; <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/you-need-to-try-simple-games-to-teach-phonics/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about You Need to Try

<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