Why do many teachers quit teaching soon after they start? What are the common pitfalls? Awareness of the pitfalls is the first step in staying out of them.…

Joyful Music: Lower Grades

Charity Nolt January 7, 2022

Once we have learned the basics, lets move on to the warmups, enjoyable things to do with music, and song ideas that will keep the smiles on our faces. Ultimately, we want our students to love…

Novice Teacher Training: Presentation

Jonah Avina January 7, 2022

How do you present content in a way that appeals to your students, that “sells” them on truth? Three steps: bait, bite, and catch.…

Texts for Teachers: Session 2

Steven Brubaker January 7, 2022

What are the texts at the heart of the Biblical message and Christian worldview? How do we weave them into our classrooms?…

The English Language: Session 2

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Verlin Garber January 7, 2022

A class on the history of the English language and teaching English grammar. Focuses primarily on upper grade English.…

Building Analytical Skills

Jonathan Erb January 7, 2022

Think. Just think. Yes, but how? What does it mean to analyze? What are key concepts in analyzing a scenario? How can we help students to think beyond the current moment?…

Lighting the World

Joseph Miller January 7, 2022

School life is about learning, but what the students are learning should be practical and should enable our students to be ready to face life with vigor that will be a blessing to the kingdom of God.…

Listening Well

Verlin Miller January 7, 2022

Often if you stop and really listen, you can hear more than you might first guess. Listening to students, parents, and co-teachers is important and must be done with wisdom.…

Discerning Fairly

Elvin Kropf January 7, 2022

Discernment is needed in many facets of school. What are some steps that can be taken to ensure fair discernment that meets the need of the moment during the pressure of the moment?…