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Early Research Skills: Building a Strong Foundation for Upper Elementary Students
For nearly a decade, I’ve had the privilege of teaching research skills to upper elementary students. It is ...
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Praying Without Ceasing?
The National Day of Prayer this year falls on Thursday, May 1. When I searched for information about ...
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The Homework Debate: Rethinking Purpose and Impact
As teachers, we’ve all wrestled with questions about homework. How much should we assign? What types of assignments ...
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Not Broken, Just Different
Several years ago, a kindergartener was eating his snack in my room. The snack was bunny cheese crackers, ...
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Post-Pandemic Issues in the Christian Classroom
It seems that lately, behaviors in classrooms have changed in these post-COVID times. Have you noticed that children ...
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“Lift Every Voice and Sing!”
In Celebration of Black History Month - Saturday, February 1, 2025 – Saturday, March 1, 2025 The Hymn ...
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Nostalgia in Lutheran Education
I consider myself to be a nostalgic person – one who looks back on the past with a ...
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Engaging Boys in Reading: Overcoming Challenges and Strategies for Success
As educators and parents, we want all our students to develop a love for reading. However, when it ...
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Give Thanks in All Circumstances
Gratitude is in the heart of the Christian educator. To share perspective, Lutheran teaching is one of the ...
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Looking for a Fresh Perspective
Sometimes it’s nice to look at something from a different perspective other than my own. I have enjoyed ...
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