What are the beliefs of Lutherans? You decorated your classroom with posters about math, reading, science, and social studies. What about the Christian faith? Visual cues in the classroom have been a resource that has been used for a very long time. They help diverse learners grasp content in a
Could your preschool curriculum use an update? Are you looking for a summer project to improve your classroom next fall? Using preschool Bible games that teach faith help students to grow socially through constant interaction with their peers. They help students learn more about themselves by becoming more socially aware.
Learning to read the Bible is such a challenging skill for students. I wanted to create something to help them become more aware of the books of the Bible. I also wanted to teach them explicitly how to read a Bible. Building Bible Fluency Most students, even those who have
I have long heard the concern that teaching Lutheran theology to elementary students is challenging. The content is hard and the instructional strategies lack engagement. I had the privilege of teaching fifth grade religion for a couple of years, so I decided to use that time to improve my units.
Chapel holds a special place in Lutheran schools. For a long time, it provided a model of worship for students. Today, many students experience school chapel as their first and only access to God’s house. This opportunity to come together as an entire school develops community and provides a unique
Bible verse memory practice helps students grow in the knowledge of God’s Word. It equips them with Scripture that provides comfort, encouragement, and direction for different aspects of life. Teaching student to memorize Bible verses benefits them for an eternity. Memory During Distance Learning A few years ago, a student
Project-based learning Bible lessons in the classroom helps content come alive and connect to students. However, many teachers think that it has to come with elaborate “setting the stage to engage” decor that can be expensive to implement. While it certainly takes learning to the next level, project-based learning can
Update your religion curriculum by adding ready-to-use Bible memory resources, prayer journals, early childhood games, classroom posters, church holy day resources, and Christian decor.
Distance learning. The world is at a standstill. There is no baseball. No movie theaters. No socializing with friends in person. The world of education must go on. Our classrooms are empty, but our instruction is still happening. We suddenly went from managing three levels of differentiation in the classroom
Why did you go into Lutheran education? I spent many hours after school playing in my mom’s classroom and helping her with small tasks. I found that I loved working with children, and I wanted to offer the same solid education that I had received to other students. As I
