Monthly Archives: July 2017

To the Christian Teacher in a Public School

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Paige Givens

How many times have you heard the term (or one similar) “They’ve taken God out of public schools!”? I’ve heard it many, many times but so far it has failed to worry me. Don’t get me wrong, it saddens me that … Continue reading →

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Teachers, This Could Be YOUR Year

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Paige Givens

This could be your year. The one you’ve been waiting for. It could be the first year you have your own classroom. You’ve studied, observed, interviewed, waited, despaired with disappointment, interviewed some more, waited some more, worked another job that … Continue reading →

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What Does Math Look Like in a Kindergarten Classroom?

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Paige Givens

Ask ten teachers, you’ll get ten different answers. No teacher is the same, so no teacher’s routine will look the same. Anytime I do a math workshop or professional development session on math, the question that I get asked the … Continue reading →

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Teaching Kindergarten: Let Them Talk

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Paige Givens

When I first started teaching, I was afraid to let my kids talk too much. Or too loud. Or too long. Or too “funny.” I was afraid that other teachers would think I didn’t have control over my classroom if … Continue reading →

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In the Classroom: The Power of Routine

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Paige Givens

It was inevitable. My voice was leaving me slowly but surely. The crud that had been going around my classroom had made its way to me, and my voice was sounding more and more hoarse as a result. I knew … Continue reading →

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Teaching Kindergarten…I’m Through With Time Out And Pulling Cards

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Paige Givens

Or moving pins, or giving conduct checks, sad faces, stars, whatever you want to call it. I’m through with it, and I have ten years of reasons to share with all of you cringing teachers right now! I know what … Continue reading →

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