In this post, Master Teacher Matt Nolan seeks to explain why every teacher should use mini whiteboards in their classroom.
Part 1: The Case for Mini Whiteboards
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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!
Observations from a Journey into Classical Education: The Art of Teaching
In this post adapted from a speech given at a Hoogland Center for Teacher Excellence event, Julie Apel, assistant headmaster at Hillsdale Academy, discusses lessons she’s learned after years in the classroom, what classical education can teach us about human nature, and three practical thoughts on the art of teaching.
Planning a Latin Lesson with the Trivium in Mind
In this post, Master Teacher Mr. Battaglia gives Latin teachers something to consider when planning a lesson, keeping the three aspects of the Trivium in mind: Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric.
3 Tips for Teaching Latin
Master Teacher Mr. Battaglia provides 3 practical tips for enhancing your Latin instruction.
Don’t Say Please: The Importance of Imperatives in Classroom Management
This post discusses the importance of giving commands rather than asking questions in the context of classroom management.
Classroom Decor
How can we make the best visual use of the wall space in our classrooms? Master Teacher Jennifer Mulvey considers the different facets of this question in this post!
Checking for Student Understanding
How do you know if your students are grasping the concepts and lessons you're trying to teach? Master Teacher Jenny Mulvey shares a few techniques she uses to gauge student understanding.
Concrete Learning
When students, especially at younger ages, experience new topics in a concrete way it is easier for a more abstract understanding to follow. Regardless of the class, teachers can beneficially incorporate aspects of concrete learning!
The Classical Classroom 