John Mark Kuhns provides a list of fourteen easy-to-identify trees, including sugar maple, red maple, silver maple, and others, and highlights trees to avoid, such as catalpa, spruce, and hickory, with reasons for each. This information...
John Mark Kuhns provides a set of instructions for an Ecosystem Writing Project. It outlines the requirements for researching and describing an ecosystem, including both biotic and abiotic factors, threats to the ecosystem, and its...
If you are a teacher, you know all about those hours and days when you question the value and impact of what you are doing. You know about times when you feel stuck in a rut, and nothing seems to be working the way it should. You lack...
Navigating Election Years in the Christian School Classroom
In my classroom, my students often wear their emotions on their sleeves. As a result, it’s usually easy to tell when they’re feeling excited about an upcoming field trip, anxious about an upcoming test, sleepy on a rainy afternoon, or...
The teacher’s guide occupies a space in your desk drawer or on your bookshelf, or at least, I hope you have a teacher’s guide available for your use. A teacher’s guide is a valuable tool—especially for less experienced teachers—but one...
Teaching Methods Used in the New Testament (Part 2)
“Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.” (John 1:49) “The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do...
October 2024 Progress Report
Nurturing a Healthy, Pro-Learning Classroom Culture
Classroom culture is created, nurtured, and maintained by the teacher. Your classroom is your realm, and you, as the teacher, are the king or queen of it. You have an incredible amount of influence over the happenings, attitudes, and...
Where I live in Southern Ontario, autumn comes with startling beauty every year. There’s the invigorating crispness of the cooler air. There’s the almost-impossibly blue skies, framed by the riotous reds and yellows of the trees. There ’s...
Christopher Brode introduces several methods for incorporating nonfiction trade books into the classroom. Christopher shares from his personal experiences with using nonfiction text to enhance curriculum.
Christopher Brode reflects on how teachers can build a culture of reading. He proposes that this feat starts with the teachers’ own example, but then he explores several practical tips such as dedicating time for silent reading, ensuring...
I love most things about my job as a teacher. I love interacting with my students and fellow staff members. I love planning and presenting lessons. I love the fulfillment that comes from doing meaningful work. But one part of my job that I...
Hiring the right teachers is important , and at times it can be difficult to recruit qualified teachers. How can we redemptively address teacher deficiencies? Gerald advocates for a compassionate, yet clear and direct approach to teacher...
