In elementary grades, it is easy to overlook the fictional elements of story. We tend to focus only on the important skills of comprehension and word building. This breakout is designed to aid your reading class by expanding your...

Why can’t Johnny focus on his lessons? Why does he blow up in anger over minor provocations? In Part 1, we will explore how trauma alters brain development and chemistry. This topic is especially helpful for those relating to...

This breakout will look at three components of teaching reading. First, we will consider a teacher’s purpose for the reading class. Next, we will address student preparation for an effective reading class. Finally, we will share...

Johnny shows no physical signs of developmental delay, but early trauma has a part to play in the missing pieces of his development. In Part 2, we want to discuss how we as teachers can help trauma children grow in their ability...

How can we prepare our students for the academic writings skills they will need to use in the upper grades? This breakout will offer tools for teaching students to write sentences, paragraphs, and reports in the early grades.

Because of current parenting trends, fresh attention is needed to encourage parents to ensure their children are getting the solid social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual foundation they need in preparation for...

Love the Lord with your all. Love your neighbor as yourself. These commands capture the essence of godly living. How do we nurture love for God and neighbor in the classroom?

The metonymic adage “the pen is mightier than the sword” is rarely true without some purposeful effort. How can we make our writing and the writing of our students more effective? This session will be geared toward middle school...

High school history class can offer the student a deeper understanding of the human condition across the ages. Engage with my reflections on teaching high school history as it relates to content scope and instruction. I have...

Geared toward middle school and high school, this session examines reasons for and methods of teaching Pilgrim’s Progress.

This breakout details a variety of astronomy related activities useful for teachers who wish to encourage students to appreciate and experience God’s handiwork. There will also be a quick sky tour along with a brief discussion of...

A broad overview of geological deposits and processes forming the landscapes of Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, explained in context of the Genesis flood. For middle-to upper-grade teachers who wish to connect earth sciences...

In the third session of Texts for Teachers, Steven focuses on two more central ideas teachers should nurture in the classroom. The Lord is one, and all the world is His.

Since we care so much about doing everything well… we shouldn't try to do everything. Lest we burn out in our efforts to serve students, parents, and the church, Anthony urges us to consider our limitations and find ways to...

So you've been called to teach. What do you have to do? Anthony guides newer teachers in exploring their roles and responsibilities, and encourages us to consider the roles that do NOT belong to us.

Does your school develop students who love their local church? In the classroom, your students can polish their ideas for perfecting congregational practice, but they won't thrive until they embrace the congregation, says Matthew.

Understand your strengths and weakness. This I find so fascinating: None of you are exactly the same. Of course not; that's probably good, isn't it? We have teachers who are very expressive and very bubbly and outgoing and they...

What are the foundational texts that carry us into the classroom and the world? Steven reflects on the power of God's promises to His people.

Teachers are professionals. You have a job to do. But when you've successfully made it through the English book, your job is not done. Relationships with those around you are vital to your success and to theirs. Anthony...

As teachers, we can either accentuate our students’ learning and behavior needs or we can support and empower them to rise above their challenges. This breakout will explore a rationale for classroom accommodations, including...