What do you teach in the ten commandments for kids? They have so many lessons for us to learn. Have you ever thought about the timing of God’s gift of the ten commandments? He didn’t give them to the enslaved people in Egypt while they were broken people. God gave
Reformation theology can seem outdated and irrelevant to your non-Lutheran students. However, the Reformation points us back to the vital role of Scripture in the church. It encourages us to get back into reading the Word to educate ourselves about the truths found in the Bible. How can you help
Reformation coloring pages can be a great way to help your students remember this important moment in church history. Can we just stop for a minute and consider the boldness of Luther? He saw the practices of the church that had no Biblical foundation and were, frankly, downright greedy. Not
National Lutheran Schools Week 2023 is coming soon! Often, we focus on the celebratory aspects of this spirit week. However, Lutheran schools are such a vital part of our faith walk. Lutheran schools provide some valuable gifts to their students and families. The Value of Lutheran Schools What does a
The meaning of Luther has many impacts on the church today. Martin Luther thought that Christian education should be of great importance. Did you know that Lutheran churches could not open when they came to America unless a school accompanied them? They felt so strongly that children needed a place
Bible study discussion questions can be developed by children. As teachers, we spend a great deal of time developing lessons to teach the Bible stories. However, it is important for students to learn to study the Bible on their own. Bible study can obviously provide many life lessons to build
When I think about the lessons that we can learn from Moses, I mostly used to consider how God used a person who thought he did not have the spiritual gifts to do what God asked of him. Yet, God provided him with all that he needed to serve because
Abraham of the Bible provides us with a spiritual role model of such a capacity that we cannot even fathom. Abraham was willing to give up everything for God, including his son. He knew how to live his life by faith, not through his own control. Abraham focused on God’s
Adopt a classroom in the LCMS! Last summer, I launched a Facebook group for Lutheran teachers to share their Amazon wish lists. LCMS teachers share their lists with their name, the name of their ministry, and their location to help others find them. Then, they invite church members, parents, and
I loved the Bucket Filler books when they first became popular. I created a classroom management tool that revolved around the concept. I purchased a small metal bucket and wrote Philippians 4:8 on it. Then, students put colored pom-poms into the bucket for small acts of kindness in the classroom.
