From Recitation to Relationship: Teaching the Land Acknowledgement in Primary Grades
The reciting of the board-mandated, Indigenous-informed land acknowledgement was and continues to be a part of the morning routine at the start […]
Reel Teachers: Teacher Films as a Resource for Real Teachers
In what ways can reel teachers—teachers in movies and television shows—serve as a resource for the real teachers like us who show […]
Financial Literacy in the Elementary Classroom in our Cashless Era: Integrating Money Activities and Projects into the Curriculum
By Susan Dykshoorn Students are increasingly facing challenges when it comes to understanding financial literacy. The idea of monetary exchanges, currency values […]
So You Want to Have a Pie Sale?
By Simon Jeynes So you want to have a pie sale? Or in the case of one school I recently visited in […]
Shrewd Samaritans: Launching Student-Led Group Fundraising Projects
by Miriam Lili The Benevolence Bazaar is an annual event at Olive Tree College (pseudonym), a small Australian Christian school. This event […]
Seeking Shalom: Christian Education and Income Inequality
By Chris Steenhof In 2024, musician Taylor Swift reportedly grossed more than $1.2 billion, with her actual income totaling approximately $400 million […]
When God Enters the Microsystem: How Divine Wisdom Can Transform Everyone’s Financial Life
by Luciano Cid and Shane Enete From Utility to Worship: Reimagining Financial Matters Most people view money as a tool for comfort […]
Stories for Community: Curriculum Planning
Stories nurture the forming of community (Vryhof xiii). Listening to stories about our school places students in a narrative, creating a sense […]
Check Yo Self: A Plea for Self-Editing
Well-chosen words influence worlds. They move governments, shape wars, and stir hearts. Conversely, a haphazard approach to words negates potential impact. Dull […]
Think Before Pressing Play: A Call for Hands-On, Experiential Learning Opportunities
We’ve all been there—cuing up the video to show students as part of our lesson. Having the students view a read-aloud math […]