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Building Walls (Part 1, For the Educator)

Blog, Classroom Culture, Discipleship, Encouragement, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies | April 9, 2024

Nehemiah 2:17 (NIV) “Then I said to them, ‘You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace.” “Thinking of a medieval or ancient city may...

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...

How To Help Students Stay Engaged in Health and PE Class

Blog, Biblical Integration, Discipleship, Faith Learning, Spiritual Formation, Teaching Strategies, Tips & Tricks | March 19, 2024

One of the main roles and challenges of teachers is to keep their students engaged during class–not only to keep their attention but to keep them actively engaged and interested in what is being taught. Easy to say, very hard to do. It is a must, though, if we want to...

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...

How Can Curriculum Mapping Support All Learners?

Blog, Curriculum Mapping, Differentiation, Integration, Pedagogy, Teaching Strategies, The Teacher's Lounge | February 23, 2024

Earlier this week we welcomed Lynn Cuffari back to the Teacher’s Lounge again. She’s probably pretty well known to the Curriculum Trak community because she is currently serving as our primary trainer. She originally began using Curriculum Trak over 7...

Take a Minute to Think

Blog, Educator Insights, Pedagogy, Reflection, Teaching Strategies | February 21, 2024

The musical Fiddler on the Roof is a favorite of mine. It tells the story of a Jewish family living in Imperial Russia in the 1900s. The main character, Tevye, is a poor milkman who dreams of giving his family a rich life and successful marriages for his five...