Things You'll Need:
- Download my free lesson plans from www.sundayschoollessonconnection.com
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Step 1
Search the website: http://sundayschoollessonconnection.com for a lesson that suit the needs of your class. Lessons include a teachers guide. Many include a related game for activity that reinforces the lesson. Spend some time in prayer the day before reviewing the lesson and adapting it to you teaching method.
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Step 2
Typical snack table. Get parents to help provide it.Bring a great snack. Most kids coming to church or youth group have not eaten well so provide them with something really great.
Do the activity or game suggested or one of your own. -
Step 3
Hand out the lesson plan. Have a kid read the a verse in the left hand column then ask the question of the same color print in the right had column. Review the Bible verse by restating it in your own words and giving some background or setting information. Make sure the kids understand the meaning of each word.
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Step 4
If your group is primarily younger kids (6th -7th grade) I recommend having them fill in the blanks on the lesson plan worksheet. This helps them begin to be able to create a "life application" sentence drawn from reading the Bible verse.
At the end of the class review the lesson by reading the sentence with all of the blanks filled in.
Have them sign and hand in the sheets. I then usually let them select an item from the treasure box (small toys and trinkets) as a reward. At the end of the season we will spend a class making a cover page and assembling the sheets into a take home booklet for their parents. I add pages of pictures of the class that I've take throughout the year. The booklet becomes a valuable treasure and badge of accomplishment for many of them.
If your kids are high school age don't bother filling in the blanks, just have a fun discussion. Use the questions to guide the discussion in the right direction.
