Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.- James 3:13 NIV Teachers, no doubt, have an incredible impact on their students each day. When I think about the phrase "It takes a village to raise a child", I …
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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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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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Planning Ahead for Unique Needs in Your Classroom
" Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."- Proverbs 16:3 NIV After the 4th of July, many of us realize that we have about a month or so left of summer break before we report back for professional development, setting up our classrooms, and begin preparing for the year …
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What You Can Do Now To Prepare For Your First Year of Teaching
"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 I was beyond excited when I accepted my first teaching position. I had worked hard all of those years, completed my student teaching, passed the certification tests and was ready to start …
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Where There is Contentment, There is Joy and Peace
"I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength. "- Philippians …
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Just Being There Matters
"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. "-James 1:19 NIV Last weekend my family and I were rushing out the door to head to church. This usually takes a while with little kids, but this day we needed extra …
Students Who Know the Target are More Likely to Hit It
"Do not neglect your gift, which was given you through prophecy when the body of elders laid their hands on you. Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress."- 1 Timothy 4:14-15 NIV In our home we have a large ruler in our kitchen that we …
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How Mentors Can Help You Reach Your Goals
"Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed. "- Proverbs 15:22 ESV A mentor, by definition, is an experienced and trusted advisor. I was fortunate enough to have some great experience in a variety of different classrooms before I left to teach on my own. Even though I had some great mentors in …
Establishing Meaningful Routines for Children Part 1
"My foot has held fast to his steps; I have kept his way and have not turned aside. "- Job 23:11 I find it hard to get back into a routine after the holidays are over. Since I am an educator, I have more time off this time of year so I tend to graze …
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Food Brings Us Together
"And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts."Acts 2:46 ESV Try to have some breakfast or healthy snack food in your room. Take a survey of what your students to eat for before lunch. What kind …