Why Are Health & PE Courses Treated as Less Than?

Blog, Biblical Integration, Character Development, Educator Insights, Health Education, Spiritual Formation | June 21, 2024

In 2008, a study referenced by the CDC stated “by 2030, 86.3% adults will be overweight or obese; and 51.1%, obese.” As the health crisis in America continues to look grim, I believe there is hope. I believe the hope rests in our students. Though the trajectory of our...

Needing Support Is Not Anything to Be Ashamed Of

Blog, Differentiation, Educator Insights, Effectiveness, Encouragement, Teaching Strategies | June 18, 2024

Have you ever taken the time to stop and think about the number 30? Recently, the number 30 became a significant number to me. More on that in a bit. I started to notice that I was having more difficulty hearing things–my students, the television, conversations,...

Book Hook: Outdoor Intrigue and Literary Adventures

Blog, Educator Insights, Homeschooling, Tips & Tricks | June 4, 2024

This article was originally posted in the Book Hook Learning blog. To find other related resources, please visit bookhooklearning.com. If you have not developed a habit of reading aloud to your children, you may not have immediate buy-in from your children. A low-tech...

Curriculum Mapping – Less Is More

Blog, Curriculum Mapping, Curriculum Trak, Educator Insights, School Culture | April 30, 2024

When administrative teams and school boards sign up with Curriculum Trak and begin formulating a plan for roll-out, the temptation is to be aggressive with expectations. This is understandable. The invoice to Curriculum Trak has been paid, and there is a strong desire...

The Purpose of a Health Education Program

Biblical Integration, Blog, Educator Insights, Health Education, Philosophy, Student Outcomes | April 26, 2024

It can feel daunting to put together a quality health education program in a Christian School. When you mix in athletics, state standards, different grades, ages, availability of space and equipment, teacher transitions, and large class sizes, it can get complicated...

Unleash Deeper Thinking With Debate

Blog, Educator Insights, Pedagogy, Teaching Strategies | April 12, 2024

Have you ever ended up teaching a class or subject that was the last thing you ever expected to be teaching? For me, that subject was speech and debate–oral interpretation and public forum debate to be specific. When I received this teaching assignment, I was a little...