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It’s May
It’s May. Your students are getting restless as the end of the year approaches, and you are weary yourself. While the finish line is in sight, there are still so many…
What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel?
Working through emotions is one of the uniquely demanding tasks of being human. Feelings don’t arrive in neat, labeled packages; they surge, overlap, and sometimes linger longer than we’d like.…
Alumni Days
It’s April! The end of the school year is around the corner! That means change is coming. I could talk about many types of change, but the change I have…
Who Cares About Conventions?
I expect that the first question that comes to mind for most people when confronted with the opportunity to attend a convention is “Why me?” Any event that takes a…
Classroom Management – Where to Begin?
I have been a teacher for 27 years, and one question I am often asked by colleagues, future teachers, and new teachers is, “What is the best way to manage…
Beyond the Cape: Teaching Students About the Ultimate Superhero
As educators, we see it every day in our classrooms and hallways: the undeniable pull of the “hero.” From the Superman posters on locker doors to the Captain America shields on backpacks,…
Comprehension Begins Before Page One
Let’s play a little game. I’ll give you just the first few words of a text, and you’ll answer some questions about it. Ready? Here we go: “The Kingdom of…
Teaching Forgiveness
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32 In classrooms and homes, conflicts between children are inevitable. A harsh word, a…
Who Do You Think You Are? Identity in Christ
Who do you think you are? Rather than an aggressive confrontation, this straightforward question, when asked simply, encompasses much of what occupies our journey in life. Who do you think…
Adding Movement to Any Lesson: A Teacher’s Guide
Why Movement MattersAs educators, we often feel the need to keep lessons tightly structured. Yet God designed our bodies and minds to work together; movement and learning are deeply connected.…