Year in Review
Evaluating and remembering the past can help us improve for the future. It’s also helpful to take time to connect with others and acknowledge gratitude for our time together.
Christmas Duties
We do our best to stay focused on the real reason for the season, but the reality is teachers are the ones who have to juggle the challenges of excited …
Songs of Faith
Combining pop culture with our Catholic faith by mixing popular music with prayers or scripture — “Weird Al” Yankovic style! It brings creativity, fun and a deeper understanding or words …
pens, prizes, post-its and chocolates
Going beyond the tchotchkes at teacher conventions to share ideas, meet new people and explore fresh perspectives. Everyone has something to share — even you!
Teachers as Learners
When the tables are turned and teachers become students, how to make the most of professional development opportunities, no matter the topic, presenter or how busy you are in regular …
Prayer for People
As Catholics, our rituals are a wonderful way to grow in faith, but unscripted, group prayer can also be an intentional community builder for any classroom as we share concerns, …
Thank You Cards to Mary
Let’s talk Advent cards. Jill and Colleen talk about how to encourage students to consider what they say YES to, from a kindergartener thanking Mary for her YES, to high …
Preparing the Way
Colleen and Jill explore what’s happening in schools as we begin Advent. It’s a time of preparation, and the prayer of the moment is that even those who are secularly …
Blessing of the Season
Consider adding an Advent Wreath to your classroom, beginning the season with an advent wreath blessing. Jill and Colleen discuss the Loyola Press lesson on blessing an Advent wreath.