Read this post for Master Teacher Emily Williams' reflections on how to cultivate students' ability to effectively share their thoughts during class instruction.
Let the Children Speak
Category: Classical Education
Math in the Classical Liberal Arts
This post provides an apology for mathematics' place in the classical liberal arts and defines the ends of a mathematics education.
Becoming a Visual Archeologist
In this post, Master Teacher Miss Teska explains the importance of teaching students to observe closely and think critically as tools for distinguishing what is good and beautiful in their lives. The post outlines a method for engaging in a perceptual, creative exercise to strengthen observation and discover more about an artist.
Part 2: How to Use Mini Whiteboards
In this post, Master Teacher Matt Nolan gives practical advice on when to use mini whiteboards in the classroom as well as routines to make your use of them as effective as possible.
Part 1: The Case for Mini Whiteboards
In this post, Master Teacher Matt Nolan seeks to explain why every teacher should use mini whiteboards in their classroom.
An Infinite Sum of Infinitesimal Acts
Master Teacher Sam Clausen uses an example from calculus to attempt to find balance between the pressure of feeling like everything matters and nothing matters as a teacher.
Building Relationships
Can telling a story about Naughty-or-Nice jellybeans support classroom learning? The relationships fostered between students and teachers by moments like this are invaluable to the education of our students. Read more from Master Teacher Jennifer Mulvey on this topic in this post!
Keeping a Steady Beat
Mr. Punt discusses the formative importance of repeating the little things for a long time -- you never know what someone may learn!
Class Government
How can teachers make material more tangible for their students to grasp? In this post, Master Teacher Jennifer Mulvey gives insight into how her 4th graders learn the structure of our government as presented in the Constitution.
Effective Parent Communication
It is essential for parents and teachers to have effective lines of communication. Bolstering this relationship gives parents great opportunities to reinforce classroom instruction and leads to a successful school year. Read more on this from Master Teacher Lyna Heaton in this post!
The Classical Classroom 