Month: September 2016
Intermediate Teacher Check-In Discussions and Tips
Our Intermediate moderators always bring great questions to the table, and our experienced moderators have been so helpful to offer their advice. Questions and Answers that came up: Q. How do I get shy students to participate in Traditio Nostra discussions? A: Moderators answered that they gave shy students a…
Etiquette in the Classroom ~ Preschool and Up!
One preschool teacher asked about rowdy students in the classroom, and one 4th-6th grade teacher asked about classroom etiquette. As odd as it might seem to pair the two in discussion class behavior, they do really go hand in hand. Practical Tips from our Discussion: 1. Begin Class by reviewing…
Virtue Training Reminder in Schola Rosa Classrooms
Managing Time in Art Class
Many of our new art teachers asked last week about how to get everything into a 30-minute art segment. There are terms to introduce and explain, there is a discussion to have, and there is a very hands-on project to complete — all within a relatively short time. Here are…
History and Geography Review Games
Suggestions from Schola Rosa Teachers: 1. Music and Actions from YouTube Videos ~ Don’t be afraid to filter and use YouTube to find fun songs and actions to go along with history. 2. Matching Games ~ Anything can become a matching game! States with Capitals, Dates with Events, Famous People…