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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.
Tips for Creating a Three-Year Cycle of Godly Play® Stories
Process for creating a Godly Play story schedule for this year and beyond!
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.
Classroom Management, Sunday School Style
Mid-season is the ideal time for behavior to deteriorate. Students and teachers together can shape classroom management so Sunday mornings can focus on God.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bits and Pieces: How We Use the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum
How to use the Episcopal Children’s Curriculum in pieces and as a whole to offer the very best Christian Formation lessons and materials available.
Wiggle Tamers & Fidget Busters: Over 200 Quick Games for Children
Taking a break for a quick game or activity can improve focus, the key is being prepared with fun, structured, movement-filled games.
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.
Book Review: The Book of Comic Prayer
Author Heather Annis has created a platform for youth ministry based on comics youth draw in response to scripture and their daily lives.
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