"Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive."-Colossians 3:13 ESV If you stay long enough at a school or other type of career, you will inevitably encounter some sort of conflict. This is a part of human …
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Happy Teachers, Happy Students-Reasons Why Teachers Burn Out and How to Overcome It.
"Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you he will never let the righteous be shaken. "- Psalm 55:22 NIV Teachers have one of the most rewarding yet stressful careers out there. Educators have the opportunity each day to make a long lasting impact on those that are in their classroom. Along with …
10 Ways We Can Build Better Rapport With Our Students
"People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care."-Theodore Roosevelt Building Rapport Takes Time As a teacher it is easy to get caught up in the curriculum, planning, and grading. We sometimes lose sight that a human connection could be the main reason that a student chooses to come to …
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How Teachers and Parents can Reach Unmotivated Students
Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing. -1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV You have probably already realized already that there will be some students in your classroom this year that are not excited about school. They struggle with the school work, may have increased behaviors, and above …
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How to Serve Learners from All Walks of Life-Walk a Mile in Their Shoes
Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”- Matthew 19:14 NIV I learned this week that our building has something really cool happening this school year. A local shoe company was donating shoes for students in our building. Not …
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The First Days of School- Top 3 Things Teachers Can Do to Start the Year off Right!
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it."-Proverbs 22:6 NIV Welcome back to a new year of students and teaching! For some of you this will be your first group of students. You will always remember your first class of students. They …
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Getting Ready for Fall- End of Summer Prep for Teachers
"For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works,which God prepared in advance for us to do. "-Ephesians 2:10 NIV When I look back on my summer before my first year of teaching, I had a lot to do, but was not exactly sure where to start. I sometimes feel that way with …
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Ideas for Setting Up Your Classroom For The Upcoming Year
"Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."-1 Corinthians 15:58 ESV Many of us have been anxiously awaiting the day when our classroom will be ready for us after summer cleaning. It is exciting and overwhelming at …
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Interview Tips for Landing Your First Teaching Job
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. "- 1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV For those graduating college as a teacher this is a pivotal time in your life in trying to land that first teaching position. …
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Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant!
“Well done, good and faithful servant!” - Matthew 25:23 NIV It's official! You've completed your first year. Way to go! This is a fantastic time for you and a big relief knowing that all of that hard work, energy, prayer, and self-sacrifice has helped to shape some exceptional individuals this school year. On these last …
