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Kindle For Kids

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” -Dr. Seuss Let me start off with a little confession. I’m a book junkie. There I said it. If I had to drop everything and leave immediately from my house and take only a…

Improving 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. …

The 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…

Speaking 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…

Real McCoy Teaching Tip: Improving Classroom Participation Through "Wait" Time

Do you have students in your classroom that never seem to participate? Have you witnessed a student or child freeze up or shut down when he or she are put on the spot to answer a question? Whether you are a teacher or a home educator you have probably encountered children who don’t volunteer or participate in…

Success 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…