success in the classroom – Inspiration Education Unlimited

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…

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…

Teaching New Concepts: "I Do It, We Do It, You Do It" Method

Teaching our students and children specific concepts can often be difficult and frustrating, especially when the ideas or information is new and unfamiliar to them. One way to help make the teaching of new academic material easier is through this teaching strategy called the “I Do It, We Do it, You Do It” method. …

Authentic 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,…

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…