How many of you include a Holy Week activity for middle school or elementary in your curriculum? At first thought, that question almost seems unnecessary. Of course, it is common to find this topic in Christian schools. Unquestionably, Easter is one of the most popularly attended church services of the
Sketch notes are a virtual representation of information given in a lecture that students capture in a manner that varies from traditional note-taking. It is rare that a middle school student gets an opportunity to dig out their Crayola. How can you keep your students engaged and give them the
What Lent activities do you use in the classroom? Lent is a season that is very common in the Christian classroom, but it is rarely well-known by students. They may think that it is about giving up a certain treat, but there are more details that they need to know.
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.
