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Let the Children Speak

February 9, 2024February 21, 2024 Mrs. Emily Williams
6th grade student speaks to the teacher referencing his abridged copy of The Count of Monte Cristo.

Read this post for Master Teacher Emily Williams' reflections on how to cultivate students' ability to effectively share their thoughts during class instruction.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged teachers, teaching tips

Math in the Classical Liberal Arts

February 2, 2024January 18, 2024 Sam Clausen
Two students collaborate on a math problem using math manipulatives and mini whiteboards.

This post provides an apology for mathematics' place in the classical liberal arts and defines the ends of a mathematics education.

Posted in Classical Education, CurriculumTagged math

Becoming a Visual Archeologist

January 26, 2024February 21, 2024 Ms. Abigail Teska
Self portrait with a mustached and haloed face in the center, apples in the air, and a stark red and yellow background.

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.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged visual art

Part 2: How to Use Mini Whiteboards

January 19, 2024February 21, 2024 Mr. Matthew Nolan
Students in a classroom using mini whiteboards to solve addition problems and understand number bonds.

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.

Posted in Classical Education, Pedagogy (Instruction)Tagged teachers, teaching tips

Part 1: The Case for Mini Whiteboards

January 12, 2024February 21, 2024 Mr. Matthew Nolan

In this post, Master Teacher Matt Nolan seeks to explain why every teacher should use mini whiteboards in their classroom.

Posted in Classical Education, Pedagogy (Instruction)Tagged teaching tips

An Infinite Sum of Infinitesimal Acts 

January 5, 2024February 21, 2024 Sam Clausen

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.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged math, School Culture, teachers

Building Relationships

December 29, 2023February 21, 2024 Miss Jennifer Mulvey

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!

Posted in Classical EducationTagged School Culture

Keeping a Steady Beat 

December 22, 2023November 16, 2023 Mr. John Punt

Mr. Punt discusses the formative importance of repeating the little things for a long time -- you never know what someone may learn!

Posted in Classical EducationTagged music

Class Government

December 15, 2023February 21, 2024 Miss Jennifer Mulvey

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.

Posted in Classical EducationTagged government, history, teaching tips

Effective Parent Communication

December 8, 2023February 21, 2024 Mrs. Lyna Heaton

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!

Posted in Classical Education, School CultureTagged School Culture, teaching tips

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