Teaching Techniques
For the next several weeks I want to focus on
teaching-techniques that capture children's attention in the classroom.
The
first method involves Bible memorization, which I've named, SOUND-OFF.
Teacher
begins by saying part of the Bible verse in a loud voice. Children then repeat
it. Teacher says the next part a little softer, and children repeat that. The
teacher says the next part even softer, with children repeating that. Finally
the teacher "mouths" the last part of the verse,
"sound off," and children imitate it. Repeat the verse a few more
times using varying levels of sound to engage the children. You can also change the pitch of your voice--deep, high, squeaky, etc.--while varying
the sound.
In
my book, Bible
Games Explosion I have included even more memorization ideas
to engage the children in your ministry!
Last
Wednesday, while teaching the Ten
Commandments "Look n' Learn" method, I used a
similar idea of "not talking" to engage the children. First, I had
them imitate the hand motions several times before speaking the commandments.
Once they had the hand-motions memorized, I added the spoken word to the
commandment. It was very effective. By the end of class everyone one of those
3rd and 4th grade children had memorized--in order--the Ten Commandments!
If
you use either of these methods, I'd love to hear from you!
Do you have a special way to present lessons to children? Please share it. Reply to this email or send it to:
submissions@sundayschoolnetwork.com
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