Immersion Isn’t Just For Language Students
I love teaching languages. And I love seeing students get excited about learning a language. Over the years, I have found that people learn in two main ways: the “building blocks method” and the “immersion method.” One of my goals in the...The Educator as Midwife – Bringing Forth “Living Stones” (Part 2 – In the Classroom)
Blog, Biblical Integration, Character Development, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | March 26, 2024
1 Peter 2:4-5 (NIV) “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus...
How To Help Students Stay Engaged in Health and PE Class
Blog, Biblical Integration, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies, Tips & Tricks | March 19, 2024
One of the main roles and challenges of teachers is to keep their students engaged during class–not only to keep their attention but to keep them actively engaged and interested in what is being taught. Easy to say, very hard to do. It is a must, though, if we want to...
When Life Seems Unfair
Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Encouragement, Reflection, Spiritual Formation | March 15, 2024
Next week in class, I am looking forward to teaching my first graders the story of Joseph (found in Genesis 39 and 40). This is one of my favorite stories. It is a page-turning narrative that reads better than any novel on the bestseller list. It is a true story that...
The Educator as Midwife – Bringing Forth “Living Stones” (Part 1 – For the Educator)
Biblical Integration, Blog, Character Development, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Integration, Spiritual Formation | March 12, 2024
1 Kings 6: 7a (NIV) “In building the temple, only blocks dressed at the quarry were used…” 1 Peter 2: 4-5 (NIV) “As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him—you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual...