Teacher Mindset
Looking Back to Move Forward
"I have not yet reached my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ has taken hold of me. So I keep on running and struggling to take hold of the prize. My Friends, I don't feel that I have already arrived. But I forget what is behind, and I struggle for what…
Read MoreRest & Relaxation for the Teachers' Soul
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” -Matthew 11:28(NIV) As a teacher, home school educator, or parent, the grind of daily responsibilities can often make us grow tired and weary. The remedy to rejuvenate the soul is some good ole’ fashion rest and relaxation. …
Read MoreImproving Teacher Effectiveness: The Power of Focus
“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” -Alexander Graham Bell One of the greatest thieves that robs a teacher or home educator of being effective in the classroom or at home is a lack of focus. You know what I mean. …
Read MoreThe Principal Thing: Teaching With Wisdom
“Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." (Proverbs 4:7 NKJV) Let’s face it-whether it’s teaching students in the classroom or raising kids in our home, it can be difficult work. Each student or child is so unique that the one size fits all formula to…
Read MoreConnecting With Your Kids Through Play
“We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” George Bernard Shaw Do you remember playing when you were a child? What games did you play? Who did you play with? Where did you play? I can remember growing up in the Bronx, New York loving to go…
Read MoreSpeaking Life To Our Students
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit (Proverbs 18:21, NKJV).” Have you ever said words out of anger to a student or your child that demeaned or degraded them? Have you ever given words of encouragement to a child, teenager, or young…
Read MoreLoving Your Students To Success
I know that as teachers and parents we are supposed to love all of our students and kids, but there are days when demonstrating love to them is downright difficult. You ever have those days when you’re just not in the mood and that child or group of students pushes your buttons to the limits? …
Read MoreAuthentic Teaching-“Be Yourself”
As teachers and educators, we teach from who we are. Unlike some professions where you can hide behind a computer screen or a phone, and no one can tell the type of day you may be having. It’s different as a teacher. As teachers or home educators we are on stage performing for 6+ hours,…
Read More"Why" Do You Teach?
“I never get to really teach anymore. All I do is read a script out of a teacher’s guide, teach to the test, do paper work and baby sit a bunch of kids that don’t care about their lives?” “If my principal tells me one more time I have to do more to improve my students’…
Read MoreSuccess in the Classroom: Goals Verses Desires
Have you ever worked hard and stayed up late doing your lesson plans? You had all your I’s dotted and your T’s crossed. All your teacher resources (power points, manipulatives, worksheets, etc.) were all lined up and ready to use at a moments notice. Nothing could go wrong as you walked confidently into the classroom…
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