Classroom Discussion Is Important to Critical Thinking
Written by Larry Czer Classroom research tells us we (teachers) talk too much. Let that sink in for a moment. Immediately we defend our practice—aren’t we obligated to teach? Aren’t we called to...
View ArticleCreation Apologetics in the Science Classroom
Written by Jenny Retzlaff I love teaching physics! I love sharing the incredible order in God’s creation, the laws that govern the universe, and the amazing discoveries and innovations that come from...
View ArticleBalancing Act in Kindergarten
Written by Brandi Bivens Kindergarten has been in existence for almost 200 years, but what children learn and how they have been taught has changed quite drastically. Kindergarten teachers have been...
View ArticleNewsletters That Really Deliver, Part 1
Written by Laurie Gauger-Hested Your newsletter is your public face. In fact, for prospective families and for families who don’t have much contact with teachers—because of work schedules or a strained...
View ArticleNewsletters That Really Deliver, Part 2
Written by Laurie Gauger-Hested In “Newsletters That Really Deliver, Part 1,” we discussed the importance of producing high-quality newsletters. As your public face, your newsletter should send two...
View ArticleThe Shema – Hear and Carefully Obey
Written by Kenneth Kremer We live in a godless age. Historians have dubbed it The Post-Christian Era. Believe it or not, we have been living in a secular culture for a half-century. Who knew? Some of...
View ArticleWorking Together in Support of Lutheran Elementary Schools
Written by Nathan Reich Historically, most congregations that operated Lutheran elementary schools (LES) did not have any sort of outreach program. They really didn’t need it. It was almost a given...
View ArticleEarly Childhood Ministry: Addressing Staffing Challenges
Written by Julianna Kiecker Early Childhood Ministries (ECMs) are consistently growing in Wisconsin Ev. Lutheran Synod (WELS) churches! Did you know that 10,754 children attended a WELS ECM in 2017?...
View ArticleTo Voucher or Not to Voucher?
Written by Rendy Koeppel That is a question many more WELS school leaders are asking themselves. Government-funded programs that give parents vouchers or tax credits for school tuition are on our...
View ArticleLabeling Your Students
Written by Kimberly Rehbaum This article was originally published in 2015. Let us know what you think. Can you share an experience (no names, please) when labeling a student resulted in benefits for...
View ArticleStudents with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS): They Really Are Trying!
Written by Nicole Lehman According to studies reviewed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 to 5 out of every 100 students in the United States are somewhere in the range of the...
View ArticlePreparing English Teachers for the Future
Written by Larry Czer The first secondary teachers graduated from DMLC in the spring of 1993. The then STEP program was designed as a means to meet the needs of an expanding WELS area Lutheran high...
View ArticleYou Want Me to Differentiate What?
Written by Rachel Timmermann Teachers commonly complain about the lack of instruction time, improper resources, and mixed student results as they provide spelling instruction. Individualized...
View ArticleThe State of Special Education in Lutheran Schools
Written by Calista Leistekow Lutheran schools often struggle to balance the desire to serve all children who seek a Christian education with the ability to provide sufficient resources and support for...
View ArticleDifferentiation for Students with Disabilities
Written by Amanda Weinrich The Issue As I began my teaching ministry, I quickly realized that I was underprepared to help the students with disabilities that I had in my classroom. I did not know the...
View ArticleLearning from Mistakes: The Importance of a Growth-Mindset
Written by Adam Glodowski How many of us have tried to encourage our students (or children) to learn from their mistakes? Teachers often see mistakes as teachable moments and opportunities to help our...
View ArticleWhat Do Congregations Expect of Their Teachers?
Written by Greg Schmill Clear expectations are always helpful. If we know what is expected, we then can do all we are capable of to meet those expectations. This definitely applies to what is expected...
View ArticleTeaching with Technology
Written by James Carlovsky As a teacher makes decisions about teaching with technology in a classroom, three big questions come to mind: Screen time: How much is too much? What do standards say about...
View ArticleThe Importance of Play in the Preschool Classroom
Written by Jennifer Mehlberg A visitor walks into a preschool classroom one morning and sees several children playing in the block area. They’re working together on a large structure resembling a zoo....
View ArticleSupporting Play in the Preschool Classroom – FAQ’s
Written by Jennifer Mehlberg Providing play for preschoolers is essential. In the article “The Importance of Play in the Preschool Classroom,” I mentioned examples of the important learning that occurs...
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