Branching Out Educational Consultants
Learning occurs when children are engaged in collaborative activity about something that deeply interests them…the teacher’s role is to collaborate with the children in their exploration so their knowledge can scaffold (build upon) their understanding. –Lewin-Benham, NAEYC Beyond the Journal, … Continued
Conference season is upon us, and it’s important for all teachers to have had contact with family and students multiple times before conferences, especially positive contact. Building rapport with your classroom families ensures mutual respect and trust. Without a plan, … Continued
How many of you have felt like there’s not enough time to teach all that you’re being asked to teach? It’s the daily plight of all teachers! Yet, by setting a lesson planning SMART goal, you will find that you … Continued
When I think of goals, I often think of lofty ideas that start off well-meaning yet peter out 1-2 weeks after I set the goal. As a teacher it was easy to set goals over the summer, when I was … Continued
By: Erin Thigpen- Exceptional Student Services Director at Desert Christian Schools Have you ever sat down over a cup of coffee and listened to someone share how Jesus captured their heart? I am blessed to have sat with many who … Continued
The tone of a class is set well before students walk in the door. This is true for all grades and ages. Yet, it is easier to talk about than put into practice. I would like to provide you with … Continued
By Kailene Coffin As Christians, we see the “coaching process” occur in many areas of our life. Typically, we see this as discipleship in our churches and small groups. As teachers and Christian educators, coaching and discipleship are very similar … Continued
The first week of school is known for its fair share of icebreakers. Name games, Find Someone Who…, and other get-to-know-you activities seem to take up our time, yet, are never heard of again once weeks 3 or 4 hit. … Continued
I had planned to teach high school social studies. In 2014, I was 24 and had recently completed my master’s in secondary education. I did my student teaching in an 11th grade American History classroom. I was young and daunted … Continued
What if you flipped the script on the first day in a secondary classroom? What if this was the year you chose not to go over the syllabus UNTIL the 3rd or 4th day? Does this scare you or seem like … Continued
