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Book Hook: Let them Color Pictures! Engaging Wiggly Listeners

Blog, Classroom Culture, Homeschooling, Literacy, Teaching Strategies, Tips & Tricks | April 2, 2024

This article was originally posted on the Book Hooks blog. We encourage you to check out Lara Aston’s other articles and resources available at bookhooklearning.com. You’ve chosen the book. You have visions of snuggling on the couch and sharing a great...

Simple Words for Significant Change

Blog, Character Development, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Educator Insights, School Culture | March 22, 2024

“I was wrong.” Hearing these words brings a sense of empathy as the soul is laid bare. These three simple words change the direction of a student’s social interactions in a powerful way. I’m not ready to admit I am old, but after 28 years in the classroom and 5...

Webinar with Dr. Jonathan Eckert – Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student

Blog, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, Podcast, School Culture, School Mission, Teaching Strategies, The Teacher's Lounge | March 13, 2024

Dr. Jonathan Eckert is an engaging speaker with a depth of experience and research to back up what he shared in his recent Curriculum Trak webinar. Dr. Eckert is currently the professor of Educational Leadership and the Linda and Robert Koppel Endowed Chair for...

Our Students Need to Belong

Blog, Classroom Culture, Differentiation, Educator Insights, Homeschooling, Podcast, Project-Based Learning, The Teacher's Lounge | March 7, 2024

Lara Aston, founder and leader of the Book Hooks Schoolhouse in Houston, Texas, joins the Teachers’ Lounge podcast today to share an inspiring story and an aspirational approach to education. Lara’s background is in special education and preschool...

K-12 Teachers’ Perspectives on Teaching Christianly: Part 1

Biblical Integration, Blog, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation | February 2, 2024

You can listen to Dr. Mark Witwer’s podcast, “Teaching Christianly, part 1,” by going to the Curriculum Trak home page, or simply use this link. The Question What do teachers think about how faith should inform learning? You have probably read books,...

#phonefreeschools – How to Talk to Your School District about Removing Smartphones

Blog, Classroom Culture, Educator Insights, High School, Leadership, Middle School, Resources, School Culture, Technology Integration | January 26, 2024

This is a reposting of a blog post from Protect Young Eyes on a significant topic that is relevant to all of us, and we hope you find this helpful in your efforts to lead and teach. Please go to protectyoungeyes.com for further information or more resources. I’m...