In this post, Master Teacher Tomek Grzesiak addresses some concerning behaviors in his own students and offers suggestions on how teachers can prevent similar behaviors in their own classrooms.… Read more!
Basic Manners to Expect from Your Students
The Question of Real Relationships
In classical schools, teachers and students forge on together towards the true, good, and beautiful, building relationships that can impact a lifetime.… Read more!
Lifetime Learners, Lifetime Readers
An objective that many Classical teachers share in common is the desire to cultivate lifelong learners, but first, it is essential that we first inspire lifelong readers by creating literacy-rich environments at home, school, and in the classroom.… Read more!
Motivating through Hunger Instead of Fear
Reframing disciplinary conversations towards the motivating desire of true friendship has borne real fruit and incredible improvement in Mr.… Read more!
Snakes, Snails, and Puppy-dogs’ Tails
This post explores some of the differences between boys and girls in the classroom, giving general suggestions on how to best reach students of either gender.… Read more!
Using Maps to Teach History
Karissa Moschel shares insights on helping students see the connection between historical narrative and geography through map recreation. … Read more!
Why Students Need to Interact with More People Outside Their Grade
In this post, Master Teacher Tomek Grzesiak discusses reasons why students interact with a greater range of ages throughout the school day and provides some suggestions on how to do so.… Read more!
The Intrinsic Value of Formative Assessment
Vehicles for practicing good habits and developing virtue, formative assessments allow educators to gain insight into student understanding and allow students to reap knowledge of where they need to persevere or master something.… Read more!