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Classroom Appearance

When I was working in the public school as a special education teacher, the beginning of school was a busy time.  Before the first student walked in the door, teachers spent days preparing their classrooms.  Every bulletin board in the building had fresh paper, cute borders, and eye catching pictures.  The rooms were spotless from… Read More Classroom Appearance

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Parent Communication

In any good relationship or work environment, communication is key!  When a child is in school, there are usually at least two parent/teacher conferences held yearly, not to mention monthly PTA meetings, weekly school news letters, and a host of other things to communicate with parents.  Why do schools push so hard to keep parents… Read More Parent Communication

Teaching

What Are We Doing Here?

Is teaching Bible class really a big deal?  Am I really making a difference in the church by teaching these rowdy seven year olds?  The answers are “Yes and Yes”.  It is a big deal and I am making a difference.   Of course, God has first given the responsibility of teaching children to the… Read More What Are We Doing Here?

Memory Work

Memory Work

Anyone over the age of thirty knows that it was much easier to memorize information when we were children.  Is it because their little brains are developing so quickly and soaking up everything?  Is it because they have much less to think about than we do as adults?  Is it because I have an aging… Read More Memory Work