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12 Easy Classroom Management Tips that Work!
<p>Classroom management can make or break your classroom! It’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’re new to teaching or need some fresh ideas, here are 12 classroom management tips to help you get started! Did you … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/12-easy-classroom-management-tips/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-re

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Aug 3, 202214 min read


6 Quick and Simple Attention Getters for Teachers
<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 … <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

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Jul 25, 202210 min read


7 Simple 5 Minute Time Fillers for Students
<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 … <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

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Jul 19, 202210 min read


Use Simple and Fun Summer Reading to Keep Students on Track
<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 … <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

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Jul 11, 202210 min read


Adorable Classroom Management Freebie
<p>Want this cute classroom poster? It’s great for Classroom Management. I have been posting several free Classroom Management tips on my TikTok channel. You can click HERE to check them out. Or fill in the form below to get this poster sent straight to your inbox. Get this free poster. Check out my TikTok channel … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/adorable-classroom-management-freebie/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Ado

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Jul 8, 20228 min read


Integrating Writing and Art Easily with 3D Writing Activities
<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. Why Integrate … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/integrating-writing-and-art-easily-with-3d-writing-activities/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-

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Jul 5, 202210 min read


Low Cost Father’s Day Crafts for Simple Fun
<p>Father’s Day is right around the corner! If you have summer school or a few weeks left before you break for summer, it’s a perfect time to do a Father’s Day Craft with your students or your own children. These low-cost and low prep activities are fun. Plus, the dad in your life is sure … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/low-cost-fathers-day-crafts-for-simple-fun/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Low Cost Father’s Day Cr

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Jun 16, 202212 min read


Easy Step-By-Step Last Week of School Activity for Students
<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 … <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

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Jun 6, 202210 min read


10 Simple End of the Year Art Activities for Elementary Students
<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 … <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

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May 28, 202212 min read


10 Tips for Substitute Teachers to Make Your Job Easy
<p>One of the hardest jobs in the school is one who has to be ready when the phone rings: the substitute teacher. While it can be difficult to plan for a substitute, it is even hard to walk into a classroom that is not yours and ensure students are still learning! So, these are ten … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/10-tips-for-substitute-teachers-to-make-your-job-easy/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 10 Tips for Substitute Tea

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Apr 26, 202211 min read


Easy Classroom Management Plan that Works
<p>Classroom management can be a struggle for so many reasons. However, if you find a way to involve students in your classroom management plan, you’ll have better success. I have used this tried and true classroom management plan for the last 20 years and it works great! All you need to do is group your … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easy-classroom-management-plan-that-works/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Easy Classroom

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Apr 19, 202210 min read


10 Simple Easter Crafts for Elementary
<p>This time of year there is so much going on! However, Easter is always a highlight for students because, much like Santa, the Easter Bunny usually leaves them a little bit of a surprise to find in the morning! With these 10 Easter crafts for elementary, your students can make decorations for home and help … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/10-simple-easter-crafts-for-elementary/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 10 Simple East

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Apr 10, 202211 min read


5 Quick Questions to Help Develop a Teaching Philosophy
<p>Teachers make several decisions in a day. Research has actually shown that teachers make more minute to minute decisions than surgeons on some days. How do we make all of these decisions? We develop a teaching philosophy. Your personal teaching philosophy will help you make decisions as an educator throughout your career. What is a … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/5-quick-questions-to-help-develop-a-teaching-philosophy/" class="more-link">Read More <span clas

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Mar 29, 20229 min read


10 Simple April Crafts for Kids
<p>As April showers wash away the snow and slush, we start to see the world around us transform once again. When the trees start to bloom and the grass turns back to green, it gets harder to stay inside. However, you can bring the outdoors in with these April crafts for kids that feature colorful … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/10-simple-april-crafts-for-kids/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 10 Simple April Crafts for Kids</

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Mar 21, 202211 min read


How to Reach Difficult Students with Kindness and Understanding
<p>If you’re anything like me and have been teaching for more than a minute, you have probably had a difficult child in your classroom. This is the one that takes up more of your time than any other not because of academics but behavior. I had a student who was exhausting, I became her ally. … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/reach-difficult-students/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about How to Reach Difficult Students with Kindness

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Mar 15, 202210 min read


10 Simple Spring Craft Activities for Students
<p>We are almost through February and that means we are getting closer to March which can bring spring rain! In addition to the changing seasons, we also have the luck of the Irish heading our way! With all of this fun happening, it’s a great time to do simple spring crafts with kids. 1: What’s … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/spring-craft-activities/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about 10 Simple Spring Craft Activities for Stude

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Feb 20, 202211 min read


Creating Lanes for Easy Movement in the Classroom
<p>The classroom can be like a maze if you don’t have it set up in a way that is organized. Between student desks, tables, and various other areas of your classroom, it can be easy for a traffic jam to happen. Top all that off with elementary students loving to huddle together, and it can … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/easy-movement-in-the-classroom/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Creating Lanes for Easy Movement in the Cl

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Feb 14, 202210 min read


Ten Positive Affirmations for the New Teacher
<p>Please note: If you want some inspirational quotes for your classroom, just fill in the form at the bottom of this post. I think we can all agree, teaching is not for the faint of heart. Being a successful teacher takes a lot of courage, passion, and self-care. I know we’ve all been there – … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/ten-positive-affirmations-for-the-new-teacher/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Ten Positive Aff

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Jul 23, 202112 min read


Why You Should Never Skip Teaching Fluency: Strategies and Fundamentals
<p>If you had to give a synopsis of a movie after watching it for the very first time, and you fast forward through the first half of it, would you be able to come up with a very accurate recap? Or, let’s say you watched the movie at regular speed, but there were 2-3 important … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/why-you-should-never-skip-teaching-fluency-strategies-and-fundamentals/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">about Why You Should

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Jul 16, 202111 min read


What First Year Teachers “Actually” Need for their First Classroom
<p>There is nothing more exciting, yet also stressful, than preparing for your very first classroom! While you may have come to this post thinking you’ll be given a long list to go shop for, I actually want to give you a list of things that I personally believe are even more important than any items … <a href="https://savvyteachingtips.net/what-first-year-teachers-actually-need-for-their-first-classroom/" class="more-link">Read More <span class="screen-reader-text">abou

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Jul 4, 202113 min read
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