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The Power of Song: Reclaiming Chants, Rhymes, and Jingles in the Classroom
One of the most vivid memories from my childhood is how deeply songs, chants, and little jingles wove themselves into the fabric of my language learning. As an immigrant child arriving in Canada, I found myself soaking up nursery rhymes and folk tunes like “Oh! Susanna” or “The Farmer in the Dell” almost like they…
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Repetitio Mater Memoriae: The Gentle Power of Repetition in Teaching
There’s a Latin phrase, Repetitio mater memoriae, which translates to “Repetition is the mother of memory.” It’s a core idea highlighted in Chris Perrin’s The Good Teacher, a book on the art of teaching—especially within the classical Christian education framework. At its heart, this phrase reminds us that helping students move knowledge from short-term to…
Behind the Curriculum Curtain
Leadership Lessons from the Coordinator’s Desk
Behind the Curriculum Curtain 