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
When was the last time you spoke with a new teacher? I love their exuberance, passion, and courage! Yesterday, I wrote about seven positive changes I have seen in my seven years of experience. Today, I thought I would focus on seven traits that I hope to keep in the
This May, I will have completed my seventh year of teaching. During graduate school, I learned that lasting change takes seven years. If I were to compare my current teacher self to the newbie walking into the classroom for the first time, what would I find? I am more creative. I
Why choose a Lutheran school? As Lutheran schools are struggling with enrollment and communicating the importance of a Lutheran school to communities that are increasingly non-Lutheran, are we being proactive about our role in this great opportunity for outreach that we have? A new study (Bedrick, 2013) reveals that parents
