How do you explain Ash Wednesday to a child? Are you looking for Ash Wednesday activities for your classroom? Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Lenten season. Undoubtedly, It can be challenging to find good resources to help children understand Ash Wednesday. It is not as commonly discussed as
What Epiphany activities do you use in your classroom? Epiphany celebrates the coming of the wise men to visit the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It reminds all of us that Jesus came for all people, not just a select group. If you were to survey your students, how many
National Lutheran Schools Week 2020 is coming soon. It has been a celebration for me for a long time. I really took a moment to think about this for a second. Outside of kindergarten, I have always been in a Lutheran school. Now that I am thinking about this, why
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
