Lutheran Schools Week ideas will become a part of your staff meeting agenda soon. Did you know that students perform better academically because of school spirit week? In addition, students enjoy school more because of National Lutheran Schools Week. Finally, students develop meaningful and connected relationships with other students because
The story of the nativity tells us the true meaning of Christmas. In a world of elves and presents, it can be a challenge to find a way to remind kids of the real story about Christmas. (Not that matching pajamas and frosted cookies aren’t a great part of the
Nativity project based learning in the classroom has many benefits. Students can demonstrate their skills while working independently. Second, they can apply their skills to real-life situations. Finally, the teacher can learn more about students as individual people. Countdown to Christmas In my first few years of teaching, we had
A free Christmas activity for your classroom is a great way to end out the days before Christmas break. As you prepare to countdown to Christmas, your students can learn to organize their thoughts and notes about the story of the nativity. Interactive notebooks engage multiple learning styles at the
Advent activities can be an important part of your classroom leading up to Christmas. As Christians, we wait with eager anticipation for the coming of Christ with calendars, songs, and special services. We are ready to celebrate the birth of Jesus as a baby on this earth who becomes a
A mission trip for youth can be a real-life experience to teach students about spiritual gifts. Spiritual gifts help students recognize the unique identities that God created for them. They help them direct their lives as they prepare for adulthood. They also help them set priorities in life to best
The 95 Theses by Martin Luther craft can help students learn about the Reformation. It enhances memory and visual learning to help them recall this aspect of Reformation Day. In addition, students learn to appreciate aspects of our faith like the 95 theses that teach the love, grace, and mercy
A Reformation lesson using project based learning in the classroom has many benefits. Students can demonstrate their skills while working independently. Second, they can apply their skills to real-life situations. Finally, the teacher can learn more about students as individual people. Reformation Lesson in My Classroom This project-based learning lesson
The Reformation Movement can be an essential part of the lower elementary. At first, it allows younger students to know the grace and mercy of the Reformation. Next, it helps students make the transition to understanding that faith goes beyond God’s Word to church history as well. Finally, it helps
Martin Luther on the Ledge is a great way to implement a daily review of the Reformation. If your students spend about 20 days learning about the Reformation movement, they are more likely to remember what was taught. It may give them a preview of the deeper lessons that you
