Line upon line...again and again and again. Here are effective drill methods for your lower grade classroom.

There will always be problems in the classroom, and sometimes you can’t work on all of them at once. How do you decide which issues to ignore till later?

Gail Godwin says, “Good teaching is one fourth preparation and three fourths theater.” This class will look at the similarities between teachers and actors and discuss ways to improve our craft.

What are some cultures that you don’t want in your classroom? What are some that you do? What are some tips to start out the year in a way to encourage a positive classroom culture?

All teachers at some point need to have difficult conversations with fellow adults: colleagues, authorities, peers. What are some things to remember when having those conversations? Session four of a four-part series on effective communication.

In the upper grades, respect is tested in a new way as young people begin thinking on their own. We want them to choose to respect authority. We will discuss ways a teacher can command respect in their classrooms, while still being appreciated by their students.

What does effective communication look like in the classroom? Session three of a four-part series on effective communication.

Line upon line...again and again and again. Here are effective drill methods for your lower grade classroom.

All teachers face potential for great amounts of clutter in their classroom. In this workshop we will explore practical ways for a teacher to stay organized, efficient, and decluttered in their classrooms and in their minds.

Is my classroom disordered or disciplined? Children naturally crave structure and discipline, yet something keeps them testing the limits and pushing against the guidelines. My reaction to this will drastically effect the atmosphere of my classroom and ultimately will affect the destiny of each soul involved. Including my own.

A young child needs to have a proper foundation for respect established in the lower grades. Respect is a requirement in a christian school. What are the steps to establishing respect in our schoolroom while it is mostly missing in the culture we live in?