Classroom Climate Narrow Results
resources that facilitate a Christian atmosphere within a group or class of students
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A Whole School Approach to Changing School Culture - The SASA Way Kindergarten-Grade 12"Anyone who has worked in a school or classroom knows changing a culture can be difficult and daunting. The staff at Sydney Adventist School Auburn decided to take up this challenge. These are reflections we can share about the journey so far." -
ABC Game of New Beginnings Classroom Management Plan Grade 1-Grade 6A classroom management plan that operates under the assumption that every day is a new beginning and a new opportunity for success. Attendance, Behavior, and Completion of work are the ABCs upon which this plan is based. -
Accommodating a New Student with a Disability in your Primary Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 5"Although legislation underpins the rights of the disabled (Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act, 1992; NSW Anti Discrimination Act, 1997) to an education in the neighbourhood school with peer and community interaction, teachers may experience... -
Authoritative Education - The Recommended Practice for Educators Kindergarten-Grade 12"Educators must be intentional in making decisions that will help cultivate an environment where growth takes place. The goal of this article is to inspire Christian teachers and administrators to view an authoritative style as the recommended practice... -
Beyond the Curriculum - Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Action Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2018 NAD convention workshop "investigate[d] and analyze[d] the construct of culturally responsive pedagogy. [Participants] explore[d] how CRP is defined and how these definitions are enacted in classrooms, schools, communities, and society."... -
Breaking Down Walls - Overcoming the Racial Barrier in Faith-based Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Participants in this 2018 NAD convention breakout session examined "what administrators/educators can do to overcome the barriers that limit effective classroom instruction and what they can do to develop more authentic cross-cultural relationships with... -
Build Your Own Peace Week Grade 9-LifelongStart a peace week in your own school! This is a call to set a week aside in schools devoted to programs in respect, cultural awareness, nonviolence, peacemaking and conflict resolution. -
Celebrating the World in Your Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12"Wading into another person’s culture can be a bit scary and complex. It may even challenge a few things you believe about your own cultural heritage. But for today’s teacher, it is a necessity to face the challenges and reach each student,... -
Choice Theory - An Effective Approach to Classroom Discipline and Management Kindergarten-Grade 12"The ultimate objectives of classroom discipline and management systems are: (1) to create and maintain environments where learning is nurtured, valued, and efficiently implemented; and (2) to develop self-discipline and self-control in learners. To... -
Choice Theory in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12The author discusses Choice Theory and how he uses it in his classroom. Intentional friendships and relevant curriculum are two ingredients that contribute to a non-coercive structure, which is vital to an effective school. The six basic needs, the J-O-Y principle,... -
Choose Kindness - A K-12 Anti-Bullying Curriculum Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2018 NAD convention breakout session described a school's campaign to created a "school-wide, Christ-like environment based on 'choosing kindness' instead of 'anti-bullying.'" They have made their curriculum freely available, including their... -
Christ-centered Bullying Prevention - Using Biblical Practices for Creating a Kinder Culture Kindergarten-Grade 12Participants at this 2018 NAD convention workshop learned "what works in developing an educational and kindness culture." See the presentation for details. -
Classroom Commands and the Novelty Factor - What Happens When a Teacher Gives Commands in a Foreign Language? Kindergarten-Grade 8"The purpose of this primary classroom-based case study was to examine the impact FLCs had on students’ response times and attitudes when learning about the culture associated with the language of the commands." -
Classroom Discussion in Southeast Asia - Concerns in Thai Classrooms Tertiary"This article defines the concept of classroom discussion as well as the benefits of discussion in the classroom. In addition, barriers to classroom discussion that are common to classrooms are discussed with a focus on problems unique to classroom discussion... -
Classroom Management - A Class of Positive Behavior Kindergarten-Grade 12"This unit is intended to help teachers apply 'best practices' discipline skills to their classroom teaching. Each lesson explains a skill used by teachers identified as effective and organized classroom managers. The skill description is followed by... -
Classroom Management - A Personal Reflection Kindergarten-Grade 12The author examines classroom management and the need for teachers to develop their own management plan and style. Theory and practice, the classroom environment, classroom procedures, and action plans are all elements of a classroom management plan. -
Classroom Management and Discipline Without Distress Preschool-Grade 12This 2012 NAD presentation focuses on discipline and classroom management strategies that teachers and administrators can use to enhance the growth and development of students. Areas of emphasis include: Establishing a culture of learning; Setting the tone... -
Classroom Management of Students with Auditory Processing Deficits Kindergarten-Grade 12This short article suggests ways to make school life more tolerable for students with auditory processing deficits. -
Classroom Management Presentation Kindergarten-Grade 12This 2006 NAD Teachers Convention presentation inspires the teacher to make changes in their classroom management and organization. It offers concrete, practical and applicable suggestions for immediate change. Download the presentation and handout with complex... -
Classroom Management Resource List Kindergarten-Grade 12This list links to numerous classroom management resources. -
Classroom Management- a Christian perspective Kindergarten-Grade 8A fresh look at classroom management from a Christian perspective. Suggested activities include the Golden Rule, Prayer Chain Acts of Kindness, Fruit of the Spirit, Respectful Role Playing, and Honesty. -
Color in the Elementary School Classroom - Educating Children About Race Kindergarten-Grade 8"Next to parents, teachers have the most influence on a child’s perspective of the world, making it a 'moral and ethical' responsibility to ensure that children have a proper understanding of our world, which includes racial issues." -
Conflict Resolution for the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12"Conflict significantly disrupts achievement within classrooms. It effects individuals but also influences group members and potentially a wider community. Minimizing conflict optimizes opportunity and this is the goal of sharing these insights." -
Connectedness - Bridging the Gap between Values and Practice in Developing a Safe and Supportive School Community KindergartenA paradox exists within the teaching profession:"On one hand educators know and believe that students need role models and that almost every aspect of teaching, even (or especially) including discipline—is all about relationships. Yet on the other... -
Creating the Best Classroom Theme Ever Preschool-Grade 8This 2012 NAD presentation handout inspires teachers to use spiritual themes in their classrooms. It offers easy ways to create a theme that will last throughout the year and throughout your students’ lifetimes. -
Culturally Relevant Approaches to Classroom Management Kindergarten-Grade 12"Students from various cultural backgrounds may experience cultural dissonance when teachers and educational administrators from the mainstream culture misconstrue, misinterpret or simply disregard their cultural patterns of learning, behavior and communication.... -
Culturally Relevant Approaches to Classroom Management - Adapted for JAE Kindergarten-Grade 12Classroom management is one of the most challenging issues in multicultural education. Techniques and approaches to classroom management must be modified to meet the academic, sociocultural, developmental, moral, and ethical needs of ever-increasingly ethnically... -
Culturally Responsive Christian Education at Holbrook Seventh-day Adventist School Kindergarten-Grade 12“Needless to say, Native Americans have cause to distrust boarding schools run by Christians that claim their sole purpose is helping Native Americans. especially since, for the older generations, the term ‘boarding school’ evokes memories... -
Destructive Anger Among Adolescents - Prevention and Management Strategies for Educators Grade 7-Grade 12This article outlines anger triggers and risk factors for excessive anger in adolescents. The authors provide classroom-based anger management approaches including strategies to prevent and contain angry outbursts, strategies for crisis intervention in small... -
Does Mindfulness Have a Place in a Christian School? Kindergarten-Grade 12Mindfulness exercises are gaining popularity as a way for schools to address wellness and mental health challenges in children. Read how Canberra Christian School in Australia explored “the idea of Christian mindfulness, its differences to secular mindfulness,... -
Editorial Vol 5 Issue 1: The Power of Wonder Preschool-LifelongLana Hibbard shares the amazement children have when learning new things and how important it is to introduce them to our amazing God. -
Educating African American Boys Preschool-Grade 12The presentation (in two parts) of this 2018 NAD convention workshop "provides tools for young men to close the education achievement gap between black and white boys....Gain a greater understanding of factors that contribute to the fourth grade failure... -
Eleven Suggestions for Improving Discipline in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12The number one problem facing classrooms today is discipline. In addressing this issue, the author presents eleven suggestions, in the area of classroom management, that teachers should consider. Sub-headings include: Show Genuine Love and Concern; Help Students... -
Emotion-Focused School Support Kindergarten-Grade 12This recorded session from the 2021 virtual teachers' convention for educators in Canada shares about Emotion-Focused School Support (EF-SS), "a simple, easy and efficient model for increasing the capacity for school staff to support the mental health... -
Engaging in Culturally Relevant Teaching - Lessons from the Field Kindergarten-Tertiary"Culturally Relevant Teaching is a popular topic for discussion and research, and it continues to gain more traction through practical application in classrooms worldwide." -
Enriched Environment - Is Your Classroom Cold or Warm? Preschool-Grade 8With this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session, "learn how to make your classroom inviting for new students and their families by using the five senses approach. The type of classroom environment that a teacher creates and encourages... -
Flexible and Alternative Seating in Classrooms Kindergarten-Grade 8Recent research suggests that the amount of time children spend sitting in school is dangerous to their health. Jimenez explains why flexible seating is important, what it looks like in the classroom, and ways to prepare for and implement it in the classroom.... -
Flexible Learning Environments Kindergarten-Grade 8Read how a teacher restructured her classroom to allow her students the physical, social, and academic benefits of increased movement throughout the day. -
Flexible Seating: What, Why and How! Kindergarten-Grade 12An experienced multi-grade teacher explains how she shifted to a flexible classroom environment, and how you can do the same. -
Friendzy - A Biblically Based Friendship Program Preschool-Grade 12 New!!"Friendzy is a whole-school program teaching friendship and emotional intelligence skills through the lens of scripture. Friendzy's multi-year program provides resources to the school, educators, students and families; this creates a synergistic and supportive... -
From Creed to Deeds - Teacher Integration of Faith and Learning Tertiary-LifelongThis article outlines an organized framework for describing levels of faith and learning integration in the classroom. Korniejczuk and Brantley suggest six levels of deliberate teacher integration of faith and learning, providing teachers with a framework... -
Grey Matter Matters Kindergarten-Tertiary"The brain is extremely complex. The brain has the amazing ability to reshape and reorganise its neural networks, depending on increased or decreased use, making it malleable or ‘plastic’. This plasticity allows for incredible changes to take... -
Handling Common Emotionally Based Behavior Problems Preschool-TertiaryUnderstanding the characteristics of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder can help teachers find interventions to address each condition and recognize behaviors and symptoms that require... -
Health and Safety - Southwestern Union Conference Education Kindergarten-Grade 12Resources include sample emergency plans and templates, information on cyberbullying, online education resources, and a webinar on supporting educators during COVID-19. -
Helping Your Students to Flourish! 0-2 years-Lifelong"Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in the number of children and adults experiencing anxiety and other harmful/draining emotions. More students of all ages struggle to balance their emotions and develop resilience. Flourish!... -
How to Evaluate School Coexistence - The Students' Point of View Grade 1-Grade 12This article argues for the need to complement the traditional way of measuring educational quality. For this purpose, some Chilean educational policies are reviewed and some ideas are put forward to evaluate school coexistence. An instrument is offered to... -
How to Intrinsically Motivate our Teens - Applying Self-Determination Theory in the Classroom Grade 9-Grade 12"Why are some teens highly motivated while other teens just seem to go through the motions? Self-determination Theory explains why some teens continue to pursue goals in spite of life's challenges and stressors. Competence, autonomy, and relatedness are... -
Human Touch in the Primary School Setting Kindergarten-Grade 8Analysis of interviews conducted at a small faith-based school “indicated the majority of the participants in this study supported the use of ‘healthy’ physical contact, between teachers and students. Students, parents and teachers were mindful... -
Impression or Perception? Kindergarten-Grade 12There is often a reason for classroom misbehavior, however sometimes a teacher's patience is taxed under the pressure of handling the situation, and determining why a student is misbehaving is the last concern. Mary Wong discusses the importance of not jumping... -
Improving Student Outcomes with Effective Teacher-Student Interactions Kindergarten-Grade 12Presented on at a 2018 NAD breakout session, the Classroom Assessment Scoring System "identifies the types of teacher-student interactions that matter most in increasing student cognitive, behavioral, and social outcomes." -
In Search of a Better Story - Teaching Wisdom to Build Wellbeing in an Increasingly Complex World Kindergarten-LifelongThroughout history, seeking wisdom has been integral in the pursuit of a fulfilling, good life. How does this look in our changing, complex world today? -
Inclusive Curricula, Pedagogies, and Environments in the Social Studies Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12"Defining learning outcomes is a primary challenge in teaching and learning about diversity; thus, adopting and practicing culturally responsive ideology responds to all students’ needs by focusing on inclusive curricula, pedagogies, and environments." -
Integrating Faith in the Home Room Grade 3-Grade 12Thirty two teacher-led school activities and strategies to make faith practical and real for students. -
JAE Editorial: Speak Up, Annalee! Creating Safe Places for Students to Thrive Kindergarten-TertiaryA fast-paced, robust classroom full of conversation, activity, and creativity can be a great learning environment, but what if some students find it stressful? Additional articles in this issue include: ​Feedback... -
Learning Strategies Grade 10-TertiaryConceptually, learning styles are understood as personal variables that, halfway between intelligence and personality, explain the different ways of approaching, planning and responding to the demands of learning. There are social models, information processing... -
Level One Autism / High-Functioning Autism - Implications for Schools, Principals and Teachers Preschool-TertiaryAs diagnosis rates of autism spectrum disorder rise, what are the implications in your classroom? Read this article for more information and ideas. -
Loneliness Gets a Bad Report Kindergarten-Grade 12Fischer addresses the negative impact loneliness has on children and adolescents, then explores way to combat it. -
Loving the Unlovely - Teachers Share Their Response Preschool-TertiaryThree teachers share their reflections on how to relate to students whose beliefs, attitudes, remarks, thinking, or even appearance may disrupt class harmony. Whether the student is misbehaving or simply doesn't fit in with the others, it is important for... -
Making Faith a Part of Your Daily Schedule Tertiary-LifelongThis article presents practical ways that faith can be made a part of the daily schedule. It shows how central prayer is to teaching faith in Jesus and preparing children for eternity. -
Making Nature Part of the Curriculum - Practical and Spiritual Lessons from God’s Other Book Preschool-Grade 12Students can benefit in many ways by spending time with animals and out in nature as a part of their educational experience. Nature speaks of God’s eternal love and care. Chiomenti provides examples of including animals and outdoor education in the classroom,... -
Managing and Organizing the Multigrade Classroom Preschool-Grade 8This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation on the well-managed classroom is a teacher's dream. See how students can work with you, not against you, to make learning happen. This model works well for all elementary classrooms and uses techniques that are... -
Managing Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) from a Christian School's Perspective Kindergarten-Grade 12Oppositional Defiance Disorder “is a serious juvenile mental health concern causing extreme distress to both parents and educators. This paper has been written from a Christian perspective and describes the criteria for a diagnosis as well as its incidence.... -
Maximising the Potential of the Third Teacher - Indoor Developmental Play Environments - 3-8 years Preschool-Grade 2The educators of Reggio Emilia call the environment the "third teacher" because it "speaks to children about what they can do, how and where they can do it and how they can work together" (Paiman & Terrani, 1998, p.1). They... -
Mental Health - The ABS's of Emotions Kindergarten-Grade 12"How can teachers help students understand their emotions but still teach? How can a teacher handle emotional breakdowns in the classroom?" The handout and presentation from this 2018 NAD convention workshop provide "practical applications to... -
Multigrade Reality Check in Mathematics in 5th Grade Primary Classrooms Grade 4-Grade 6This study analyzed two fifth grade classrooms in order to prove that in each classroom there is a muliple grade levels, since in the same classroom there are students with different levels that would place most of them in different grades, others in the corresponding... -
Nurturing Real Growth Newsletter 10 - Accept the Individual, Not the Behavior Preschool-Grade 12In this redemptive discipline article for parents and teachers, McClintock argues that when someone behaves in ways we disagree with, “we have to make sure we separate the inappropriate behaviour from the value of the person.” -
Nurturing Real Growth Newsletter 4 - Treat All the Same - But Differently Preschool-Grade 12In this redemptive discipline article for parents and teachers, McClintock discusses the importance of shaping our response to each child to their individual needs. -
Nurturing Real Growth Newsletter 7 - Keep Things Simple Preschool-Grade 12In this redemptive discipline article for parents and teachers, McClintock explains the importance of keeping rules simple and few so they can be easily followed. -
Peace Education - Classroom Management Preschool-Grade 8This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation concerns the building of community and belonging in the classroom. It guides teachers toward the promotion of self discipline within the young child so conflict resolution is much easier and the outcome makes... -
Prepare, Manage and Care - Reflecting on Challenges and Change Kindergarten-Grade 8Reflecting on her journey since beginning her career as a multi-grade teacher, the author (now retired) summarizes what she's learned in the following principles: "Know your stuff, have good classroom management and show you really care." -
Problems Arising From Streaming Mathematics Students in Australian Christian Secondary Schools Grade 8-Grade 12This TEACH journal article focuses on selected sections of a wider research study that investigated the perceptions of students in upper, lower, and mixed-ability stream mathematics classes, regarding their classroom learning environment. The most significant... -
Proper Teacher Attitudes Kindergarten-Grade 12These two short articles address teacher attitudes. The first discusses how teachers must first deal with their own attitudes before approaching their students for counsel sessions when problems arise. The second, written by Connie Wade, discusses the importance... -
Redemptive Teaching - A Framework for the Beginning Educator and Teacher Renewal Tertiary-LifelongTorres defines redemptive teaching as the Christian teacher's reflective, principled and dynamic sharing of conceptual skills and knowledge with the goal of fostering vital restorative insights and outcomes. This is a paper aimed at new teachers. This... -
Reflections on Pedagogical Hospitality and Remote Learning Kindergarten-Tertiary"Teaching involves teachers acting as hospitable hosts who create learning spaces that welcome their students into learning...this was reversed when teachers became guests as well as hosts as they ‘entered’ their students’ homes,... -
Reflections on Pedagogical Hospitality and Remote Learning Kindergarten-Grade 12“Hospitality matters because it helps to create safe spaces where students are excited about what they are learning.…In whatever context teaching takes place, the starting point for pedagogical hospitality for Christian teachers must lie in their... -
Rituals - Expressions and Celebrations of Belief Kindergarten-TertiaryRituals and traditions provide stability and a framework for discerning meaning. They also help to connect people of different generations or cultures. Rituals lead to a sense of permanency and legitimacy in spiritual matters. By establishing routines in the... -
Self-talk - Friend or Foe? Preschool-LifelongConsidering the importance of self-talk and examining this in the story of Elijah, Carbonell outlines five steps teachers can use to encourage healthy self-talk in themselves and in their students. -
Shielding Students from Stereotype Threat - Instructional and Developmental Implications Kindergarten-Tertiary"Stereotype threat is driven by the conviction that academic performance may be judged or evaluated on the basis of culturally driven false beliefs or preconceived notions about the academic abilities of the ethnic, racial, gender, or socioeconomic group... -
So What's a Principal to Do? Thoughts on How to Help Teachers With Classroom Management and Discipline Problems Kindergarten-Grade 12The authors clarify some important issues involved in classroom discipline and management in a Christian school. A case study illustrates what a principal should do to help a teacher with classroom discipline and management. -
Supporting the Learning, Growth, and Success of Our Students in the Face of Trauma Kindergarten-Grade 12"Educators are adept at meeting the academic, social-emotional, and spiritual needs of the students they serve. However, teachers and administrators also need to be concerned about the impact of trauma on children and their ability to perform and thrive... -
TEACH Editorial Vol 12 Issue 1: Neglected Epidemics Tertiary-LifelongWriting of the "neglected epidemic" of Australia's high rate of perinatal deaths, Perry draws a parallel to the loss of youth from Christian belief. Additional articles in this issue include: Traumatic... -
TEACH Editorial Vol 4 Issue 1: Delightful Classrooms Tertiary-LifelongHibbard highlights the natural delight of children and gives ideas on how to create delightful classrooms. Articles in this issue include these titles: Culturally Relevant Approaches to Classroom Management The Friendship Factor EH&S Issues Introducing... -
TEACH Editorial Vol 5 Issue 2: Amazement Tertiary-LifelongThe editor reflects on the feeling of amazement, and the lasting effects it can have. Articles in this issue include: The National Professional Standards for Teachers: Towards an Authentic Integrating Domain for Teachers in Christian Schools International... -
Teachers Are Representatives - We Are Ambassadors for Christ - 2 Corinthians 5:20 Preschool-Grade 12A teacher's reflection on the importance of sharing God's love with her students and their families. -
Teaching God's Grace in Your Classroom Tertiary-LifelongGail Taylor Rice shares a range of ideas to underscore the importance of faith talk in the classroom and shows how to accomplish it at a level appropriate to each student's needs. This article presents ideas that can be used during morning worship periods... -
Teaching With the 'Affect Turn' in Mind - Connecting Theory with Practice Kindergarten-Grade 8“Understanding affect is fundamental to helping learners understand why they have certain feelings, and is essential in today’s classroom.” -
The Day Bruce Threw a Chair - Perspectives on Classroom Management and Discipline Kindergarten-Grade 12In this article, the authors discuss classroom management and classroom discipline, who is ultimately responsible for learning, and social-emotional learning. -
The Formation and Enactment of Teacher Expectations of Student Achievement in Private Schooling Kindergarten-Grade 12"This study examined how teachers form expectations of the students they teach and how their self-reported behaviours in the classroom reflect these expectations. This qualitative study, theoretically informed by phenomenological hermeneutic inquiry,... -
The Impact of Human Emotions upon Learning - a Christian Perspective Tertiary-LifelongMartin notes that "the purpose of this study is to raise the awareness of educators to how emotions impact learning." Martin notes in the paper many "physiological and emotional symptoms of potential distress indicators, followed by suggestions... -
The Language of Optimism Kindergarten-Grade 12"Words are powerful. In the classroom, words are continually exchanged in the exploration of ideas, the sharing of understandings and the development of relationships. Words also give insight into whether a student is optimistic or pessimistic when faced... -
The Learning Factory - Making Your Classroom Run Like a Well-oiled Machine Preschool-Grade 12Creating a classroom climate where all learners can best learn takes careful planning and management of practices and procedures, the physical surroundings, communicating with parents clearly and often, setting the stage for learning, building a team that... -
The Relationship Between Students and Teachers Perceptions of Classroom Control and Teacher Morale in Seventh-day Adventist Schools Kindergarten-Grade 12Purpose. This study investigated the relationship between students' and teachers' perceptions of teachers' ability to control students and teacher morale in selected Seventh-day Adventist schools. Procedures. The population consisted... -
The Role of Social Emotional Learning in Impactful Classroom Management Preschool-Grade 8Read this presentation from a 2018 NAD convention breakout session to "discover how the alignment of Adventist educational philosophy and transformational classroom management will result in developing the skills needed to create trauma-sensitive learning... -
The Rural School in Montemorelos Nuevo Leon, Mexico - A Case Study Grade 1-Grade 12This paper describes and reflects on the achievements and challenges of rural education in Montemorelos, achieved through observation and the collection of oral data on the situational reality of the teacher, the student, the program and the physical plant... -
The Safe and Caring Classroom - A Trauma-Informed Approach to Classroom Culture and Climate Kindergarten-Grade 12From the 2018 NAD convention, this breakout session followed trauma-informed practices to examine "ways that teachers can facilitate a learning environment that enables every child to feel safe, accepted and respected." Read the presentation for... -
Thematic Management in Small Schools - The Itty Bitty City Grade 1-Grade 8A classroom that is managed well creates a learning environment which facilitates positive student interaction, effective engagement in learning, and self-motivation. Using overarching themes in the classroom helps students learn to work together toward common... -
Tips - A Vital Factor in Achievement Kindergarten-Grade 12Teachers' expectations of students must be high, as students learn about as well as teachers expect them to learn. A teacher's goal should be to help students achieve to their potential. This article discusses steps a teacher can take to help all students... -
Tips - Dealing with Disruptions in the Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 12This article offers a discipline plan to deal with disruptions in the classroom. -
Tips - Implement a Positive Approach to Managing your Classroom Kindergarten-Grade 8This short article discusses issues to consider before school begins and then manage through the school year, as well as how to deal with disruptions. -
Tips - Praise Kindergarten-Grade 8Ideas for positive reinforcement in the classroom that are easy to do. -
Tips - The Missing Attitude - Gratitude a Big Need Kindergarten-Grade 12It is important to have a professional discussion about gratitude as teachers and students both need it. Our lives would be much richer if gratitude was plentiful in classrooms and school. -
Tools for a Successful First Year of Teaching Kindergarten-Grade 6This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation is full of practical ideas to implement in your classroom. You will find help on organization skills; relationships with students, parents, teachers and supervisors; and classroom management. -
Transforming Classroom Practice - Is It Possible to Teach Students about Service Using a Classroom Management System? Grade 3-Grade 6"Fraser, a Year Five teacher at Northpine Christian College, wants his students to understand that there is more to life than material gain. Using a class management system, he adapts the program and adds a twist to help his students recognise the value... -
Up a Tree or in the Mud - How Nature-Based Free Play Contributes to the Wellbeing of Children Preschool-Grade 8Many children live very managed, structured and risk-free lives. Consequently, they are not necessarily developing "confidence and resilience that transfer to new situations." In contrast, time outdoors engaging in exploration and free play grows... -
Using Humor in the Classroom Preschool-TertiaryResearch and experience shows that the use of humor in the classroom can be an excellent tool for promoting a productive, healthy learning environment. This article explores the benefits of humor in the classroom, and offers specific ideas, guidelines, and... -
Verbal Communications in the Classroom - What Christian Educators Can Do to Help their Students Grade 7-LifelongAbura explores ways in which the individual student can be assisted so that he/she can gain from the instructions offered in the various fields of education." Abura also "looks at ways in which optimum communication can be achieved through teacher-student interaction in the classroom. -
Wellbeing Notebook - New Idea or Old Wisdom? Kindergarten-Grade 8As the author’s students observed the wellbeing of primary students and then extrapolated the common elements from their notes, “a holistic education that fosters opportunities for service emerged as a common theme. [They] discovered that what... -
Wellbeing Notebook - Time-in or Time-out? Dealing with Stress-related Reactions of Indigenous Students Kindergarten-Grade 8Rather than being alone to think as with time-out, students receiving time-in are given the opportunity to work with a trusted adult to help regulate their bodies, thus allowing them to deal with issues in a positive and rational manner. -
When Can I Be Baptized? Kindergarten-Grade 12This article from the JAE special child evangelism issue discusses object lessons in the classroom and how a classroom climate conducive to decision making and developing Christian values should be established. The author shares some practical experiences... -
Why Culturally Responsive Teaching Matters Preschool-Tertiary"One of the many things I admire about Jesus is the intentional and genuine connection He made with people. Regardless of their status, religion, cultural background, or other people’s opinions, nothing prevented Jesus from teaching and serving... -
Worth the Effort - Applying Brain Research in Kindergarten Kindergarten-Grade 2To alleviate first days of school stress, Julie Westlake provided her students with a positive learning environment that was free of threats and stress, allowed student choice, and created a physical environment that allowed her students to excel in arts and...