As a teacher, I understand the importance of having access to good resources and curriculum in order to effectively educate my students. This is why I am passionate about blogging and sharing my knowledge with others. In this article, I will explore the reasons why teachers need quality resources and curriculum to teach effectively. And …
3 Unplugged Activities To Sustain A Quiet & Terrific Classroom
I’m not sure about you but sometimes I have trouble keeping a classroom of students quiet while others are still finishing tests. They like to whisper or play on their phones, mostly. So, I did some thinking and came up with three unplugged activities to sustain a quiet classroom. #1 – The Golden Spiral This …
A Inspiring Quote that Might Change Your Life for the Better
I don’t know about you, but have you ever had a quote just stick with you? Well, I have. It is one that has resonated with me for most of my life – “Walk with kings, but be able hold the hands of the common man.” Here is the story of how I learned of …
How One Word – Reckon – Suddenly Changed My Thinking
Living in the south for my whole life, the word “reckon” has always been a part of my vocabulary – with “I reckon so.” or “I reckon.” I know others see it as being a bit backwards or redneck; however, I never knew “reckon” was actually a word with a definition in the dictionary. Reckon …
4 Amazing Pi Day Activities That Your Students Will Love
Introduction 1. Sphero Activity If you have a Sphero and want to do a really cool activity for Pi Day, this one is it. This assignment allows them to be introduced to pi while also learning a bit of block coding. Students will run the program provided (make sure you have the sound turned on.) …
Top 7 Supplies I Use To Study The Bible Better
This year I made a resolution to be in God’s Word more. So, far I’ve kept it and I am so proud of myself. I have several supplies that I use to study the Bible better and I wanted to share them with you! Supply #1: Bible Since 2021, I have been using a Bible …
Disastrous Thing To The Christian Life: Sunday Morning Amnesia
Recently, I got a new Bible. This one to be exact: Beautiful Word Bible And I wanted to copy all of my Bible Fellowship and Church notes from the old one to the new one. Then, I came across this quote that said, “Are you a master of ‘Sunday Amnesia’?” And shew, that one really …
My “Jonah Story”: I Didn’t Want To Be A Teacher
Have you ever been told to do something, but chose not do to it? I think we all have at some point in our lives. This was me from the time I graduated high school until the time that I needed to get a job after graduating with my master’s in math – and it’s …
10 Professional Things I Can’t Live Without In Year 10
This school year (2023-2024) is my 10th year teaching, and I thought that I would reflect on what was necessary to help me be the best teacher possible. So, I came up with 10 things that I can’t live without. God God is my rock and my guide. If He wasn’t number 1, then all …
The Truth About The Term “Xmas” Referring to Christmas
With the Christmas season coming up soon, I decided to do some research on a topic that I thought was controversial when I was growing up. What might that be, you might ask? Well, using the shorten version of Christmas – “Xmas”. Random, I know, however, it was a big deal to me when I …