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Aaron Crider

Upper Grade Reading

Teaching someone how to read and enjoy great literature is one of the great opportunities we have as teachers. This class gives you tools to be an effective reading teacher.

Playing the Long Game

Some things we do are not worth doing. Sometimes the little things we do today can transform the future world. What are you doing today that will echo through eternity?

The Art of Memorization

Memorization...It’s that pesky thing that is somewhat easy to avoid in an era of internet-connected devices. Does memorization have any value these days? Yes, indeed. Here are some ideas on how to have successful memorization for...

Redeeming Recess (Lower Grades)

Recess has a good reason for appearing regularly on our schedules, but perhaps there are some things that we can do to better redeem the time we spend away from our studies. “Redeeming Recess (Lower Grades)” was presented by...

Igniting the Flame

Inspire your students by being an inspiring teacher. Show them things that will make them love to learn. What does it take to teach in an inspiring manner?

The Power of Math: Session 3

What is the language of math? How do we teach it to students? This class considers mathematics as a meaningful language that tells a compelling story.

The Power of Math: Session 1

What is the language of math? How do we teach it to students? This class considers mathematics as a meaningful language that tells a compelling story.

The Power of Math: Session 2

What is the language of math? How do we teach it to students? This class considers mathematics as a meaningful language that tells a compelling story.

The Seven Laws of Teaching

A class on John Milton Gregory's classic The Seven Laws of Teaching.

Why Teach A Foreign Language?

With the spread of globalization, the ease of travel, and the growing interest in missions and cross-cultural awareness, children can benefit in numerous ways by being introduced to a second language in their formative years.

Passing the Baton

Perhaps you did not realize there was a baton, but there is, figuratively, of course. Is keeping records for future teachers important? Why would we do it? What can we do to make the job more efficient for the teacher next year...

Discipline that Liberates

Discipline is ultimately a liberating exercise. Students need help liberating themselves from the lack of discipline and from frivolous activities. Discipline incubates wisdom.

I? You? Us?

Team rules decree that the board, parents, and teachers are on the same team. Will they be able to perform together?

Bible Translation: Why Not Leave It for Wycliffe?

Why are conservative Anabaptists getting into Bible translation? Do we really have what it takes? Come ready to learn about those who still have no Scripture in their language, and consider how God has equipped us to respond to...

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