Letter to a First Grade Teacher
Dear First Grade Teacher, I must confess that you do not know me well, and you may think it strange that I am writing this letter to you. However, I do know you, at least on a secondary level. I am not referring to the time that we ran into each other in the teachers’...Unleash Deeper Thinking With Debate
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...Building Walls (Part 1, For the Educator)
Blog, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Encouragement, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies | April 9, 2024
Nehemiah 2:17 (NIV) “Then I said to them, ‘You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” “Thinking of a medieval or ancient city may...
Book Hook: Let them Color Pictures! Engaging Wiggly Listeners
Blog, Classroom Culture, Homeschooling, Literacy, Teaching Strategies, Tips & Tricks | April 2, 2024
This article was originally posted on the Book Hooks blog. We encourage you to check out Lara Aston’s other articles and resources available at bookhooklearning.com. You’ve chosen the book. You have visions of snuggling on the couch and sharing a great...
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...