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Teachers Week 2016

Resources and Ideas for the Special Ed Classroom

Resources and Ideas for the Special Ed Classroom

In part one, Becky lists a series of tools and techniques that you may find helpful in teaching children with learning disabilities. In part two, she adds curricula and activities from a number of publishers.

Planning Ahead for Art

Planning Ahead for Art

When should I start planning ahead for my art classes? A. Plan ahead before school starts Get enough art ideas together for most of the year. Make an example of each one. Note any preparation that needs to be done before art...

Biblical Integration in the Elementary Subjects – Amy Zimmerman

Biblical Integration in the Elementary Subjects – Amy Zimmerman

We believe that the Bible is more than just a book to study on Sunday. Make the Bible come alive to your students by weaving it throughout all of your subjects.

Priorities for Teachers, Session 3; Glendon Strickler

Priorities for Teachers, Session 3; Glendon Strickler

This is part three of a four-part series in which Glendon addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and other topics relevant to new teachers.

Priorities for Teachers, Session 1; Glendon Strickler

Priorities for Teachers, Session 1; Glendon Strickler

This is part one of a four-part series in which Glendon addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and other topics relevant to new teachers.

Swords to Ploughshares: Knowledge to Wisdom, Session 1; Kyle Lehman

Swords to Ploughshares: Knowledge to Wisdom, Session 1; Kyle Lehman

Do your students know who they are? Do they appreciate the Anabaptist value on following Christ? In the first of four talks, Kyle encourages us to settle with our Anabaptist heritage, which views knowledge as dangerous.

Swords to Ploughshares: Knowledge to Wisdom, Session 2; Kyle Lehman

Swords to Ploughshares: Knowledge to Wisdom, Session 2; Kyle Lehman

In the second of four sessions on Anabaptist teaching, Kyle extends the analogy of swords>plowshares/knowledge>wisdom by speaking of the specifics of classroom life. Kyle explores the question of who gets to define education, and...

Mentoring Young Men

Mentoring Young Men

A mentor is one who has a vision for the calling of another person, and the gifts God has given that person to fulfill the calling.

Astounding Adam: Wonders of the Body; Ryan Hoover

Astounding Adam: Wonders of the Body; Ryan Hoover

The human body is amazing! Ryan explores the awe of God's work in making us.

Improving Communication with your Students (Part 2) Jeremy & Diana Sauder

Improving Communication with your Students (Part 2) Jeremy & Diana Sauder

This workshop is a continuation of strategies to use when communicating with your students, including the troublemakers and those with mental blocks. Real life stories and teacher-student role play were included.

Improving Communication with your Students (Part 1) – Jeremy & Diana Sauder

Improving Communication with your Students (Part 1) – Jeremy & Diana Sauder

This workshop focused on strategies to use when communicating with your students, including the troublemakers and those with mental blocks. Real life stories and teacher-student role play are included.

Incorporating Good Books Into Any Curriculum

Incorporating Good Books Into Any Curriculum

Deana says, "I've had students beg not to go to recess so that we could finish reading a chapter of a book. Sounds fishy? It is easier than you think. Discover methods to enhance learning and instill a love for literature in your...

Seven Actions of Inspiring Teachers (Jeremy Sauder)

Seven Actions of Inspiring Teachers (Jeremy Sauder)

Inspiring teachers spark a response that initiates action. Listen to learn seven attitudes and actions that teachers should have and do to spark action in their students.

Principal Foundations of Character – Lyle Musser

Principal Foundations of Character – Lyle Musser

School is about learning. However, the learning that takes place in our schools must go far beyond the academics if we are to be truly Christian in our education. Parents in our communities are expecting, and hoping for, maturity...

Multi-grade Classroom Management (grades 3 and up) – Howard Bean

Multi-grade Classroom Management (grades 3 and up) – Howard Bean

Many teachers are responsible for two or more grades in a classroom. How can a multi-grade classroom be structured and managed effectively and efficiently?

Discipline: Preventive and Corrective (grades 3 and up) Howard Bean

Discipline: Preventive and Corrective (grades 3 and up) Howard Bean

Across the country, discipline problems are the number one reason for teachers leaving the classroom. What are some ways to prevent discipline problems? How can a teacher give effective, corrective discipline? Howard encourages...

Priorities for Teachers, Session 4; Glendon Strickler

Priorities for Teachers, Session 4; Glendon Strickler

This is part four of a four-part series in which Glendon addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and other topics relevant to new teachers.

Priorities for Teachers, Session 2; Glendon Strickler

Priorities for Teachers, Session 2; Glendon Strickler

This is part two of a four-part series in which Glendon addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and other topics relevant to new teachers.

Practical Tips for Effective Administration – Larry Weaver

Practical Tips for Effective Administration – Larry Weaver

This workshop is not just for administrators but will help those who are in a leadership role at their school. Larry shared ideas to help your life to go more smoothly as you lead out with fellow faculty and students.

David the Shepherd Boy (Lessons from the Life of David) – Linford Horst

David the Shepherd Boy (Lessons from the Life of David) – Linford Horst

This is the first of four messages given by Linford on the life of David. His text is Psalm 17:15: "As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with they likeness."

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