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One Classroom Habit Bible Class Teachers for Kids Should Avoid

By on July 14, 2017 0

One Classroom Habit Bible Class Teachers for Kids Should Avoid - Teach One Reach OneI have been in your shoes many times. You have this amazing (if you do say so yourself!), hands-on, meaningful Bible class planned for your students. Bible class is after worship. The preacher goes over by 15 minutes and three special announcements later, you have a total of twenty-five minutes for your fifty-five minute lesson plan. Or Bible class is first and your students are still dribbling in for the first thirty minutes of class.

The one commodity most Bible class teachers can’t control is the amount of time you have your students actually in class with you. Most of us are keenly aware of how valuable every second of class time is already for our many students who aren’t taught Bible at home. You may also have very young students or one or more students with special needs. You may have parents of students who expect “beautiful/perfect” crafts coming home with their kids – even when you only have a few minutes for them to complete them.

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Using Anchor Charts in Bible Classes for Children

By on July 7, 2017 0

Using Anchor Charts in Bible Classes for Children - Teach One Reach One

 

If you haven’t had a child in elementary school over the last few years, you may have no idea what an anchor chart is. Usually written on a large piece of paper, it captures important information about a particular topic. Often in school, it may include the rules or steps students need to remember to complete a task accurately.

So how can these be helpful in a Bible class for kids? It’s not something you will necessarily do consistently, but under certain circumstances an anchor chart can really increase student comprehension.

There are probably lots of ways to use an anchor chart in a Bible school class for elementary students, but these ideas can get you started:

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Top Tips for Using Drama in Bible Classes for Children

By on June 30, 2017 0

Top Tips for Using Drama in Bible Classes for Children - Teach One Reach One

 

 

Using drama can be a great way to make the Bible come alive for students. It can help them understand parables and stories with unfamiliar cultural aspects in them. It can even make the lesson more memorable.

Not all dramas are created equal, though. Often the drama is not as effective a reaching students as it could be, because the plan missed a few key points. So what should you keep in mind as you prepare your next Bible class drama?

Here are a few of my favorite tips:

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Mindfulness in Bible Classes for Kids and Teens

By on June 16, 2017 0

Mindfulness in Bible Classes for Kids and Teens - Teach One Reach OneIf you keep up with trends in society or education, you may have heard about “mindfulness”. For those of you who were kids during the 70’s, you may have associated it with meditation or yoga and many proponents do suggest them as a way to practice mindfulness. As a Bible class teacher though, you may wonder whether disciplines often associated with religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism have a place in Bible classes for kids and teens.

Thankfully, modern researchers have included Christian disciplines in some of their research. Studies show prayer, reflecting on scripture and fasting (which usually incorporates highly focused prayer and scripture reflection), produce the same benefits as meditation and yoga. (Meditation is actually also a Christian discipline. See Psalm 1:2, Philippians 4:8 and others for more details.)

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Tips for Training Summer Interns In Children’s and Youth Ministry

By on June 9, 2017 0
Tips for Training Summer Interns In Children's and Youth Ministry - Teach One Reach One

My Intern Training Tub

Summer interns are great. If your program can afford one or more summer interns, they can add a lot of energy and enthusiasm to your ministry. It’s important to remember though, that no matter how well-educated they may be, they still lack a great deal of experience. Some may even be majoring in topics having little if anything to do with education or ministry. They may have a heart to impact lives for God, energy to do anything you ask and enthusiasm that rekindles yours.

Without training though, they may not reach their godly potential to serve your ministry this summer. In extreme cases, they may even accidentally do your ministry and the young people it serves more harm than good. If your intern orientation resembles more of a tour, a long to-do list and a free lunch, you are leaving your intern, your ministry and the children it serves vulnerable.

Take the extra time this summer to develop a more formal training program. Use the first couple of days to make sure your interns are ready to take on the responsibilities you will give them. You can include planning for events as part of the process, but make sure even interns majoring in education and ministry are taught the basics by you or someone on your team. It’s really the only way you can be sure, your interns will follow the standards you have set for your ministry.

What are some of the things you may want to include in your intern training? There are probably a lot of options, but these are some we have found interns have most appreciated.

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