What fun with my little cohorts this morning. They are so amazing. I can't help myself. It is my goal in life to teach kids bible with PASSION and FUN. It's the only way. I imagine all the parents thinking that all we ever do is play. But it is not true. They learn AND play. They learn BY playing. They learn because I am still learning too and can't help but share it with them.
I told them how I experienced their bible lesson in my own life by just preparing for it. They thought that was so cool.
We played: "Be a Good Samaritan" and I wish some of you had been able to see it. The lesson was on priorities and we learned the Good Samaritan and Mary and Martha story.
Anyway, we do the lesson and then I implement the Did we retain? and How to apply!...something they were not used to having to do but something I think is oh-so-important with treats for the right answers too.
The funny part? I would never treat one kid and not another... right answer or not, so everyone gets them but they never catch on. I always make it like I am only going to give treats for the right answers and they all listen so close.
Anyway, they love that of course and it causes them to really LISTEN (retain) and then learn how to APPLY by being asked leading questions.
ANYHOO- the game. Line two teams up. You have one injured person for each team across the room.
Ready...set.....Be a good samaritan!!!! (Lol, I made that up)
First person in line grabs one item from the basket and rushes to the aid of the injured person.
Applies it as follows and rushes back to tag next person. First team done, wins. We had to play it like FIVE times as everyone wanted to be the injured person. They had a blast. And I bet they will all remember at least most of the things that the Good Samaritan did for the injured guy.
Fabric- (wrapped around the shoulders)
Sling (for injured arm)
cloth (dabbed gently on face as in applying oil to wounds)
sticker (stuck on arm like a bandaid)
cup (on ground like a drink)
plastic fruit (in one hand)
fake money (in other)
We do "retaining" by having them re-tell in their own words, answer true or false statements, finish lines of scripture, list items, and give main topics.
This is important in any line of learning but especially with bible.
It was my last week teaching and am somewhat saddened by the loss of the class. I know they missed Marcia and will be glad to have her back. But-they all attacked me with hugs, went home with plenty of goodies but most importantly? I know that they learned something andwhatever it was that could be life changing if they apply it.
If your child was in my class, I hope they had a good time, learned a lot but mostly, I want you to know, ya'll have GREAT kids!
I told them how I experienced their bible lesson in my own life by just preparing for it. They thought that was so cool.
We played: "Be a Good Samaritan" and I wish some of you had been able to see it. The lesson was on priorities and we learned the Good Samaritan and Mary and Martha story.
Anyway, we do the lesson and then I implement the Did we retain? and How to apply!...something they were not used to having to do but something I think is oh-so-important with treats for the right answers too.
The funny part? I would never treat one kid and not another... right answer or not, so everyone gets them but they never catch on. I always make it like I am only going to give treats for the right answers and they all listen so close.
Anyway, they love that of course and it causes them to really LISTEN (retain) and then learn how to APPLY by being asked leading questions.
ANYHOO- the game. Line two teams up. You have one injured person for each team across the room.
Ready...set.....Be a good samaritan!!!! (Lol, I made that up)
First person in line grabs one item from the basket and rushes to the aid of the injured person.
Applies it as follows and rushes back to tag next person. First team done, wins. We had to play it like FIVE times as everyone wanted to be the injured person. They had a blast. And I bet they will all remember at least most of the things that the Good Samaritan did for the injured guy.
Fabric- (wrapped around the shoulders)
Sling (for injured arm)
cloth (dabbed gently on face as in applying oil to wounds)
sticker (stuck on arm like a bandaid)
cup (on ground like a drink)
plastic fruit (in one hand)
fake money (in other)
We do "retaining" by having them re-tell in their own words, answer true or false statements, finish lines of scripture, list items, and give main topics.
This is important in any line of learning but especially with bible.
It was my last week teaching and am somewhat saddened by the loss of the class. I know they missed Marcia and will be glad to have her back. But-they all attacked me with hugs, went home with plenty of goodies but most importantly? I know that they learned something andwhatever it was that could be life changing if they apply it.
If your child was in my class, I hope they had a good time, learned a lot but mostly, I want you to know, ya'll have GREAT kids!
I even started my mission on keeping the visiting family here and I must say, it did not go so badly at all!!!! I love them!
I didn't have a stitch of trouble with a one of them either and YOU KNOW WHY TOO. LOL!!!!
I didn't have a stitch of trouble with a one of them either and YOU KNOW WHY TOO. LOL!!!!
4 comments:
I know why you didn't have a stitch of trouble...cause you bribed them with treats, LOL.
I know my girls will miss you being their teacher. They love Miss Marcia too but you add so much enthusiasm. I am thrilled that they got to have you as a teacher for a bit.
Amy- Hate to say it but...WRONG! LOL I had plenty of potential trouble but was sure that it did not progress. WITHOUT bribery because we all know that if we bribe kids you'll end up with a brat! Kids just respect authority and I am sure to establish myself as one with multiple kids. THe kids are NOT mistaken that I am not playin' around. And then of course, we can all play around because there is no question!
Even the purported "trouble spots" caused me no trouble. Not because I am so great and knowledgable (did I spell that right? or is there an e?) Lol but because we establish authority at the get go.
Parenting 101.
Tif- Aw, thanks! I am sure they will be glad to have some normalcy back with the grand Miss M who I miss terribly! But I hope they miss me just a little at least! We had great fun!
Thanks sooooo much taking that class for a few weeks - your input was MUCH appreciated!! I'd love that visiting family to stay too (I think I know who you are talking about) - on with your mission. See you Sat - I'm looking forward to the newcomers meeting.
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