July 13, 20203:02 read Twelve Ways to Incorporate Active Learning in Your Classroom The students stand with their eyes closed repeating “I’m not attached.” As the teacher taps a student’s shoulder, that student sits down and is quiet. The... Read more...
July 13, 20203:43 read Social Studies Skills and 21st Century Skills Lower elementary students should learn 21st century skills at a foundational level in order to use them throughout their education. Social studies courses provide an excellent... Read more...
June 04, 20202:28 read Themes in Heritage Studies 1: Work As Grade 1 students begin developing a sense of responsibility, teachers have the opportunity to direct them toward a biblical understanding of work. Students may initially have... Read more...
June 02, 20203:18 read Reading Skills in Heritage Studies Social studies courses provide unique opportunities for promoting literacy skills. They introduce students to primary sources, teach visual analysis skills, and rely on... Read more...
June 01, 20203:59 read 10 Social Studies Themes Do you wonder if your social studies program is preparing your students for success? How do you choose effective, appropriate content for an elementary social studies course? One... Read more...
May 20, 20202:32 read Best Practices: Three Assessment Types Three major types of assessments—pre, formative, and summative—are essential for an academically rigorous classroom. A teacher who understands and integrates the... Read more...
May 18, 20202:28 read Themes in Heritage Studies 1: Government In lower elementary, students begin to develop their sense of right and wrong. The words, “That’s not fair,” can frequently be heard from this age group. During... Read more...
May 14, 20202:56 read Themes in Heritage Studies 1: Church When the BJU Press team began evaluating what students need to learn in Grade 1 social studies, the first major theme they identified was family. Family is the most important unit... Read more...