Patiently waiting for a first grader to painstakingly sound out a word, resisting the urge to help him out or correct him, and then relishing in the moment when he pronounces it correctly—this isn’t something most people can easily do....

During the summer the 25-mph speed limit sign was moved up the hill a few hundred yards. This morning on my way to school I realized that, once again, I cruised through it at a higher speed, only slowing down as I approached the bridge...

Dedicated teachers should be able to make just about any curriculum work well for their students. It may be challenging, frustrating, and take some extra time, but the rewards are well worth it. Your students will be able to comprehend the...

After assigning the research paper (addressed in this blog post ), you should have mini-classes to guide your students through the assignment. First, teach them how to choose an appropriate topic. Choosing a Topic Choosing a good topic...

Some of you may have just finished a fun month. Others may just be ready to dive in. A little spice goes a long way. I like activities that are motivational and don’t disrupt our entire routine—or cause mother or teacher to turn grey in...

Photo by Ikhsan Sugiarto on Unsplash Sympathy Ice A sobbing child shows the teacher a bump on his arm. Another little person extends her hand, “See this cut here? It hurts.” Marie complains, “When I go like this, it hurts!” as she pushes...

In this post, we continue digesting the input from the 85 Anabaptist educators who filled out our survey. For Part 1 of the results, which includes demographic profiles of respondents and the types of curricula and resources their schools...

Daniel T. Willingham, a cognitive scientist, wrote this fascinating book about how the mind works, how this relates to student learning, and to how and what we are teaching in the classroom. The answers to these questions he answers well,...

The school desks are stacked, the bells silent, the hallways empty, and the schoolhouse doors locked. It is a great feeling. Now for several months, I will let my alarm clock rest unused, I’ll regularly don well-worn dresses and...

Share about a teacher who impacted your life. This was the topic assigned to discuss around our tables at the school’s teacher appreciation banquet. A representative from each table was to share with the whole group after the meal. It was...

Title: New Testament Studies: Life of Christ Part 2. Level: Junior II. Intended age: 11. The Departmental Graded Summer Bible School Course is a series of teachers' manuals published in 1934 by the Sunday School Committee of the Mennonite...

This quiz matches leaders of the revivals in England and America in the early 1700s with what they did or believed.

This file contains information, lesson plans, assignments, and activities for an Intro to Teaching/Student Teaching/Teacher Apprentice class. There are lesson planning forms, student lessons, and notes from Arlene's instruction. Arlene...

This document outlines ideas for a final project in world history, and provides topic ideas and guidelines that apply across projects. Download the document or view it below.

This quiz focuses on some of the beliefs of religious liberals in the 19th century.

Powerpoint about the formation and establishment of the Roman republic.

A reading journal prompt asking student to analyze and critically evaluate Wordsworth's understanding of nature.

Class Worksheet to go with Lesson 8.5 Algebra 1 Bob Jones Math, practice with exponetial functions.

This letter summarizes the expectations for high school students during the COVID-19 break.

A report by Voice of the Martyrs produced in 2017 of countries where Christianity is restricted or the government is hostile toward Christians. This document can be found at https://vom.com.au/countries/ . To receive a printed prayer...