Tag: Relating to Children
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Good Conversations
One of my favourite parts of teaching is conversation. There are times in a normal classroom setting for children to quietly listen while I share a story, read from the Bible or give instruction. But, as far as I am concerned, I have not done my job as a teacher if I have not interspersed…
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Are You Teaching a Class or Sharing Christ with a Child?
I spent this week preparing for my Bible class that was scheduled for today. The class was for infants and toddlers and we were going to learn about the Birth of Jesus. I studied the Scripture and prepared the classroom. We would start with a welcome time and then I would show them all…
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How To Be a Better Teacher
No one is a PERFECT teacher! But everyone can be a BETTER teacher. Here are some ways to improve: Pray! You will not be able to improve without God’s wisdom and help. Read the bible! It doesn’t matter how good your teaching methods are if you are not accurately teaching the Word of…
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How to Talk to a Child
To some of us, having a conversation with a child seems like a natural and simple thing to do. To others it is awkward and even a little intimidating at first. Here are some simple tips to help you along the way. Try this: Get on the child’s level and maintain direct eye contact. This…