The first weeks of school is the most critical time for establishing effective classroom management for the rest of the year. I’m a big believer in holding off on all significant teaching of course content until some effective classroom management procedures and classroom rules are established and practiced thoroughly. Consider using the following classroom management…
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Lesson Planning Templates
These lesson planning templates can be used in support of The Religion Teacher’s Guide to Lesson Planning and Christ in the Classroom: Lesson Planning for the Heart and Mind. Lesson Planning Template (Simple) Download: Word / PDF / Google Drive Lesson Planning Template (Advanced) Download: Word / PDF / Google Drive Here are some resources to help…
Using Inductive Teaching Strategies to Get Students’ Attention
Getting students’ attention and keeping it can be a real challenge for any teacher or catechist. Children are easily distracted and have a hard time sitting in desks and remaining focused. Throughout the school day, most teachers use the same teaching strategies (mostly lecture) again and again. Catechists are faced with the challenge of trying…
Lent Activities
Looking for lent activities to use with your students this year? The Religion Teacher’s Lenten Activity Pack is now available to purchase for instant access to lesson plans, activities, worksheets, and more. Or check out the links below for a wide variety of kid-friendly activities. Bookmark this page and return again for updated links and…
Why do I have to confess my sins to a priest in the Catholic Church?
With the recent buzz around the new Confession iPhone App by LittleiApps, I thought it might be a timely discussion about the often asked question, “Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest?” The reasons might surprise you.
How Will Digital Publishing Impact Catholic Religious Education?
I’ve been thinking a lot about the progression of catechetical publishing and the future we might have in store as religious educators.
The Religion Teacher Workshops with Jared Dees
Virtual Workshops and Retreats for Religious Educators Invite The Religion Teacher founder Jared Dees to lead a private online workshop or retreat for your team of teachers or catechists. Pick a date for the live and private event just for your parish/school. Pick a format (group gathering or at-home experience). Pick the training program that…
Catholic Schools Week 2011 Ideas and Activities
Here is another great collection of Catholic schools week ideas and activities by Jennifer Dees and Meghann Robinson, both employees of the Alliance for Catholic Education program at the University of Notre Dame. This year’s Catholic Schools Week theme is A+ for America and I think they have come up with a great list of…
Christmas Came Early!
It would be an understatement to say that this Advent has been very special for our family. This week we were blessed with a new baby girl and I am now a proud father of two little angels.
7 Ways to Review for a Test
There are so many ways to review for a test or exam. With so many tests throughout the year, make sure students are given the opportunity to review in a variety of ways. Consider using these strategies to prepare students to show what they have mastered in their studies.