We all know how important the mastery of math facts is in the lower grades. This year, I have tried using more technology to motivate my students. In addition to using the web-based XtraMath program, I have all kinds of math apps on our iPads® for practice. One of our new favorites is the Enjoy […]
Pausing on His Way to Heaven
In the synagogue at Nazareth, the Lord Jesus introduced Himself with the most powerful, yet tender mission statement ever spoken. “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and […]
Test Without the Stress
Achievement testing. You probably dread it. Your child probably dreads it. But, just as a physical checkup at the doctor’s office is helpful to make sure your child is growing properly, annual achievement testing can help you make sure your child is making appropriate progress academically. Here are a few tips to reduce the pre-testing […]
Publishing Student Writing
Each time we do a writing project, we follow the five steps taught in BJU Press curriculum. The students plan, draft, revise, proofread, and finally publish. I really like these steps. Using them helps the students break the project down into bite-sized chunks that are much easier to swallow. The tasks seem more doable, and […]
Understanding testing terms
Every year, achievement testing season rolls around. As a child, I enjoyed testing. It meant new pencils, special snacks, and fun games. I didn’t have to worry about interpreting the test scores. Now, after studying assessments in grad school and working with people who dedicate their lives to testing, I realize how complicated the results […]
Ad-Free YouTube Videos
Many times I find just the right video clip to enhance the learning in my classroom. My biggest fear? What advertisements are going to pop up before, after, and even during my clip? Last school year, I was introduced to Quiet YouTube. It’s a great tool for teachers who want to show video clips from […]
Quite a Character
In chapter 8 of our English textbook, the students learn the writing process for writing a book report. We have done this in the past by having the children read different books and then write about them. But I struggled with this because I was not familiar with all the books they chose. I didn’t […]