Meeting someone that lived before your lifetime, learning about the penguins of Antarctica, understanding the political unrest of a country before a world war, learning about the German castle that inspired Walt Disney, holding a firefly for the very first …
This time of year is often considered the doldrums of winter. For me, the darkness of winter doesn’t feel as unbearable during the holiday season and we’re usually distracted by New Year’s resolutions and settling back into a normal routine …
Time management is key for every student, and while balancing school, extracurriculars, family, and personal time can be challenging, it’s also an exciting opportunity for growth. Sevenstar Academy offers flexibility for both parents and students, and with good time management, …
I have always considered myself a storyteller. As a child, I wrote short stories, poems, and enlisted my siblings to participate in the plays I wrote and directed. People are hardwired to tell stories and those stories connect us to …
In the hallway, right outside of my classroom, we have fashioned a large tree out of laminated construction paper. It is our “Thankfulness Tree”, and the elementary students have been invited to attach to it leaves of various colors on …
DING DONG! The third period bell has just rung, and a few hundred students have now flooded onto a green open space with their lunches. There are thirty glorious minutes until the next bell rings and fourth period begins. The …
Keeping up with the demands of online learning can be challenging for students—and it can be especially challenging for those students who have become accustomed to working in a more structured brick-and-mortar environment. In addition, every student is different, so …
In a twenty-five-plus-year career in Christian education as a social studies and Bible teacher, both in the classroom and online, I have found both environments enriching and rewarding. However, there are certain beneficial and enjoyable advantages to online teaching which …
Have you ever heard the saying “teach to the student, not to the curriculum”? Based on my own educational experiences, both personally and professionally, I believe this statement has incredible value for any educator today. A curriculum cannot be designed …
I praise you, because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. (Psalm 139:14 NIV) In the last few decades, it has become increasingly popular to provide an individualized education for students. Typically, …