I recently talked to a teacher from another school about a sad situation that had happened with some of her students. Evidently, one of the “cool” girls wrote a nasty comment to one of the not-so-cool girls, and in the process, really hurt...
Open PDF Be sure you are pronouncing students’ names correctly, using the form of their name they prefer if they also go by a shorter version, and avoiding fun nicknames or pet names. Personas to avoid falling into: The Cool Teacher—don’t...
Open PDF Be aware of your own tendencies. If you are a task-oriented person who tends to prioritize tasks over people, make sure that in your zeal to do all the things necessary to give your students a quality education you aren’t missing...
Open PDF Meetings provide an opportunity for clear communication, effective planning, fruitful discussion, and professional development Attend a meeting ready to listen to others, focus on the task at hand (silence technology or other...
Open PDF Before the Meeting Recognize the purposes of parent-teacher meetings: To establish common ground between the parents and teacher To create an opportunity for parents and teachers to communicate on a constructive level (rather than...
Open PDF Establish a Foundation of Respect Approach conversations with parents with compassion. Remember that parents can feel vulnerable, like failings in their children are direct reflections of them as parents. Emphasize your desire to...
Open PDF Your chalkboard or whiteboard is an amazing tool that you use every day—it is worth investing time and intentionality into using it well. Keep boards clean. At least once a week, wipe them down with water and then a dry cloth....
Open PDF The “Why” of Question-Asking Asking good questions is a powerful learning tool that is often under-utilized. With intentionality, the questions you ask your students can provide valuable learning opportunities. The “What” of...
Open PDF Stimulating, productive discussions are among the most rewarding classroom experiences for both teachers and students. Teachers can use specific strategies to ensure that a discussion doesn’t flop, either due to the excruciating...
Open PDF The Basics of Lesson Planning A goal without a plan is only a dream. If you have a goal of teaching your students something, but no concrete plan for how you’re going to get there, your chances of actually achieving your goal are...
This PowerPoint presentation introduces the history and themes of the Victorian Age in English literature. Download the presentation now or view it below.
This student handout ties with the lesson outline, focusing on the Hutterites from their beginning to their migration to North America in the 19th century.
This enrichment activity looks at three special types of triangles with side lengths that are all whole numbers. One type of triangle has a 60° angle. Another type has a 120° angle. For the third type of triangle, the area is also a whole...
What is the opposite of non-resistance? Created in the 1970's for Manheim Christian Day School, this fifth "Situation" from the Kingdom Values series addresses rebellion. The plan provides discussion strategies for discipling intermediate...
A music worksheet where students identify notes by writing the solfege syllables with various key signatures. They practice simply identifying key signatures.
