http://teachingchristiankids.com Basics for teachers in Christian schools. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:27:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm not sure why but classes of students take on their own identity.  Teachers joke about having "that class"--you know, the school ruffians who require the proverbial patience of Job.  But then there are other classes whom you learn to respect and appreciate for so many reasons that it's hard to ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=123 A few thoughts about  my teaching have recently found there way into my brain.  One is that I rabbit trail way too often when attempting to lecture.  I must have a clearly defined, clearly written outline of topics to discuss or I will digress.  Well, I think I will digress regardless, ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=121 "We [must] do as much as we can with as much love as we can for as long as we can with no regard to the cost." What a perfect description of ministry!  And what a perfect description of many of our jobs as teachers!   --found at http://www.gotquestions.org/learning-disabilities.html http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=117 One of the greatest keys to working successfully with teenagers is sincerity--truly meaning what you are saying. I remember being an undergrad student soaking up all the teaching I could get from my teachers.  One repeated bit of wisdom was to love my students, and to tell them that I love ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=113 My brother posted this article on his blog that you should read.  It recounts a conversation that he overheard concerning a supply list that I'm sure the teacher thought was crystal clear.  You should also follow the link at the bottom of the article to see how helpful the internet ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=110 A favorite historical character from American history is Thomas Edison, the Wizard of Menlo Park.   His son Charles wrote a few essays about his father's work and in one, found in The Book of Virtues, he quotes Edison, "It's plain hard work that does it!" I have been pondering and ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=106 A few friends of mine on Facebook were commenting today about the low pay for teachers.  So, what do we do with this all-important, always-resurfacing issue? When I first started teaching I was receiving exceptionally low pay, which I was essentially oblivious to since I was still living at home and not ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=99 I found a website that you might want to take advantage of.  It is a planbook site that allows you to create your lesson plans online rather than with pencil and paper.  This could be a great help and time saver for you, so check it out.  The tutorial is ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=101 Last week was our Spirit Week at school.  It was a last minute idea that came together really well, thanks to the teachers' support and enthusiasm.  I put a lot of the responsibility on my tenth grade students, and they did a great job making posters and promoting the different ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=97 I don't know who first used this term, but it is sooooo appropriate for this time of year---every year. Last week, I blamed the kids' craziness on the full moon, but this week I'm blaming spring weather, flowers, the return of the birds, etc.  Of course, here in New England ... http://teachingchristiankids.com/?p=95