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5 Types of Sunday School Curriculum
The five types of formation approaches into which curricula can be grouped. Lectionary, Montessori, Story, Rotation, and Thematic.
Webinar: Reflections and Resources for Summer Formation
Guidance and conversation on Christian formation for the summer season during these extraordinary time.
Managing Behavior in Sunday School
Kids tend to be better at self-regulating (and redirecting each other) if they know what is expected. Set expectations, create structure, and use humor.
Oriented to God: Community Illumination of Psalm 1
Delving deep into Psalm 1, this church community orients themselves to God’s words, while celebrating the work of their community.
When the Lesson Isn’t the Plan: Addressing The Unexpected Moments in Sunday School
Nine seven- and eight-year olds arrive and the room fills with chatter, quieting only a little when you ask, “What happened to you this week?” Eight times you learn about new teeth, a perfect spelling test, a video game that is awesome. My grandpa died last night comes from the ninth child and the room falls silent.
6 Tips For Painting in Sunday School
Have you ever tried some open responses to a story that has been told, allowing the child to create totally on their own? One means to do this is by offering painting opportunities.
6 Items Every Sunday School Room Needs
Do you teach young children? Here are the items I can’t live without, plus my humble tips for Sunday School.
Luke With Children: 7 Godly Play Stories for Lent
Many churches are reading Luke with The Good Book Club. How to offer this program for children? Godly Play curriculum includes stories from the Gospel of Luke. Here is a selected series for Lent along with ideas for special work time.
Ages and Stages: Teaching Children at Each Level
For church teachers and volunteers, understanding children’s development helps teaching and programming. Each age level has unique traits, gifts, and challenges.
Why Sunday School Still Matters – And Why it Still Works
Here is the question: Is Sunday school still valuable in building up the next generation of Christians? Or is it a tragic hindrance to the overall goals of the Christian community?
The answer must take into account a full view of faith formation. But in short: Yes Sunday school is valuable. And yes, a traditional model of parish-based Christian education can still be effective is nurturing children and offering them knowledge, skills, and values to grow into adult followers of Jesus Christ.
10 Tips for Sunday School Teacher Training
Teacher training – structure and tools for your volunteers – will set the stage for the care and nurture of the children and all people in your church. Together, your ministry will bear fruit for years to come.
A Curriculum that Forms and Supports Teachers: The Episcopal Children’s Curriculum
Through its lesson plans and supplemental materials, the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum forms and supports teachers as well as children.
8 Quick Games for Sunday School and Youth Group
From balloons to jelly beans, these games by Jolene Roehlkepartain will add a spark to your group, and actually help kids focus!
The 99¢ Advent Wreath
With a handful of items, you can make a small Advent wreath, perfect for a child’s table or desk. Activity for church, Sunday school, or home.
DVD Review: Kids and Prayer
A new DVD for elementary-age students that teaches children an overall concept of Christian prayer in a fun and engaging way.
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