You want your kids to become intimate with God's Word. But too often, it seems like an exercise in boredom. Thankfully, veteran youth ministers Bill McNabb and Steven Mabry have come to the rescue with Teaching the Bible Creatively. McNabb and Mabry have distilled their years of experience into a comprehensive, idea-packed volume that both outlines what makes Bible teaching creative and gives you dozens of ideas you can use right now to inject new life into your Bible Studies. McNabb and Mabry cover a wide range of topics, including--How to motivate kids to want to study the Bible - How to teach so that kids will remember - Ways to make your study setting ideal for learning - How to make Bible teaching relevant to today's youth culture - Ideas for improving your teaching technique - How your Bible teaching can make a difference in your kids' lives -- Whether you're a youth worker, a CE director, or a Sunday school teacher, Teaching the Bible Creatively is just what you've been looking for to add more spark, energy, and substance to your Bible teaching.
Do you ever wonder why Jeffrey talks all of the time? Or why Toni can't sit still? Or why Alex loves work sheets? Or why Jordan is always trying something new? Each chapter is fun to read, stimulating, and immensely practical. This book is valuable to teachers, and for preachers, too. DAVID R. MAINS DIRECTOR, CHAPEL OF THE AIR It's about time. Creative Teaching Methods is not just another book on the theory of creativity (which we don't need). Rather, it is a book on the practice of creativity in the classroom (which we desperately need). This is a book you will use over and over again. Creative Teaching Methods is loaded with practical and usable ideas that will make creative teaching a reality in your classroom. Without hesitation, I would recommend this book to anyone who teaches young people or adults. MIKE YACONELLI PRESIDENT, YOUTH SPECIALTIES Marlene LeFever makes the principle of learning through creative participation come alive for Christian education. Creative methods are vividly and invitingly explored for their potential for deepening the spiritual life through new ways of hearing the Word of God and using heretofore untapped personal resources in responding to it. Unique in its assumption that in Christian education creativity is just as essential in work with youth and adults as it is in work with children. D. CAMPBELL WYCKOFF PROFESSOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION EMERITUS, PRINCETON THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Marlene D. LeFever is Manager of Ministry Relations for David C. Cook Church Ministries, holds a master of Christian education and is a frequent speaker at Sunday School conventions, writers' conferences, and professional organizations. Editor of Teacher Touch, a quarterly letter of affirmation for Sunday School teachers, Marlene has authored over ten books, including Creative Teaching Methods (Cook), Creative Hospitality (Tyndale), and Is Your To Do List About To Do You In? (NavPress).
This book shows teachers of adults how to use styles of learning to enhance the student's experience and enrich their own teaching. A chapter is devoted to each of the seven styles: verbal, independent, social, visual, physical, musical and logical. Each chapter includes: suggestions for blending the style into lessons, questions to help teachers determine their own preferences, a lesson focusing on the learning style, and a prayer demonstrating the style. A bibliography, appendices and a self-discovery sheet are included. Appropriate for group or individual study and teacher training.
We often assume our students most important days are ahead of them, so we give them leadership tools for their future. The truth is that students are impacting lives, every day now! This collection of sessions provides comprehensive, step-by-step guidance for reaching each of your kids with the leadership tools found in the Old Testament book of Nehemiah."
A biblical understanding of teaching brings appreciation for this spiritual gift. Approaching this task biblically involves empowerment from the Holy Spirit, insight into God's Word, sharp communication skills, and accurate interaction with students. It is a companion volume to Teaching Techniques. Gregory C. Carlson, 96 pages, paper, ISBN 0-910566-73-9 Table of Contents Preface 1. Why Teach? 2. Why Students Learn? 3. Preparing Yourself in the Word 4. Application and Learning 5. Understanding Lesson Aims 6. Planning the Lesson 7. Teaching Students - Not Lessons 8. Selecting Methods 9. Preparing Materials 10. Setting Your Classroom 11. Evaluating Teaching 12. Keeping Fresh
Let your students experience the raw faith and rich praise in Israel’s national songbook--the Psalms.The 12 sessions in Creative Bible Lessons in Psalms (the latest in Youth Specialties’ Creative Bible Lessons series) unwrap this Old Testament book so your students understand the passion, anguish, and joy expressed by David and the other Hebrew songwriters--and then learn to love the same God that the ancient Jews loved.The meetings (which are perfect for high schoolers and middle schoolers alike) are arranged around kinds of Psalms, including—Torah Psalms Seeing God at work in your personal historyComplaint Psalms When you’re attacked, is God always your bulletproof vest?Royal Psalms Jesus in the PsalmsTrust Psalms The God who really knows you, inside and outPenitential Psalms Shedding old skin--forgiveness and renewalThanksgiving Psalms Gratitude is next to godlinessOracle Psalms How to hear GodTaunt Psalms Battle lines are drawnAnd each session is loaded with options galore: clips from easy-to-get videos, games for mixing and games with a purpose, in-depth and ready-to-use questions for small-group discussions, original role plays, low-prep scripts, talks for you to give--activities to choose from that give your students not only a memorable time in youth group, but a taste of both the quiet trust and the boisterous celebration that the Psalms overflow with.Perfect for Sunday school teachers, youth workers, volunteers, CE directors, DREs, associate pastors--whoever wants to minister to real teenagers in a real world.
Blair outlines practical steps for becoming a better adult teacher. She empowers adult Bible study teachers by showing how adults learn best, giving teachers a better understanding of the nature of scripture, and providing teachers with an effective and usable model for teaching. (Christian)
Fully-Reproducible Kids'' Bible Lessons for Preschoolers (Ages: 2-5). Feature 8 all-inclusive lessons with over 60 flexible Bible activity options. Perfect for Kids Sunday School, Christian Home School Curriculum, Kids Church, and more! Length: 96 pgs. Packed with puzzles, games, crafts, and awesome Bible stories, these reproducible kids'' Bible lessons will keep your preschoolers actively involved in creative learning as they find out about serving God!This reproducible book offers everything you need to teach preschoolers in eight extended sessions. Each reproducible lesson includes a short Bible story, step-by-step instructions, and over 8 themed-Bible activities you can use. The variety of activity options allows you to shape and customize your lesson for your class. Can your preschooler serve God?The Bible is full of examples of those who were servants of God. In God''s Servants Teach Me, your preschoolers will learn about eight of God''s servants. They will learn how they too can become servants of God. Here''s just some of the kids'' Bible lessons included: Joshua Teaches Me to Be Brave Nehemiah Teaches Me to Be Fair Stephen Teaches Me to be Forgiving Ruth Teaches me to be Thankful David Teaches me to be Caring (AND MORE!) Each Kids Bible Lesson for Preschoolers Includes: Bible story plus visual Discussion questions Memory verse Take-home sheets (and coloring pages) Step-by-step instruction and tips for Kids Sunday School Teachers Several related Bible activities, such as: Bible Puzzles Bible Crafts Bible Songs and Rhyming Songs Games Snack Ideas (AND MORE!) Bonus Resources for Kids Sunday School Teachers: Bulletin Board Decorations and Kids Ministry Ideas! What is the format of this Bible lesson for Preschoolers? Each of the first eight chapters includes a Bible story, memory verse, and a variety of Bible activities, Bible crafts, and Bible puzzles. An additional chapter contains miscellaneous projects that can be used anytime throughout the study or at the end to review the lessons. Ideal for short attention spans and wiggly little ones. "I am in charge of our preschool and was trying to find some lessons for the teachers to use. I ordered this book and was pleased with its organization and approach to teaching! I am so thrilled with it that I am ordering the other books in this series." --Sunday school teacher, review on Amazon 5 Key Features of Rainbow''s Bible Lessons for Preschoolers: 1. Age-appropriate Bible Stories and Activities for Preschoolers Enjoy having solid, Bible-based material that explains key information in a way that is easy-to-understand for preschoolers. Features age-appropriate rhyming songs, coloring sheets, Bible activities, and craft ideas. 2. Packed with Fun Bible Activities, Bible Crafts, and Bible Songs for Preschoolers! Loaded with original Bible activities, fun crafts, skit ideas, music options, snack suggestions, easy puzzles, and more! Easily keep kids'' attention and unleash their creativity with these fun activities! Perfect for all attention spans and learning styles! 3. Flexible Options Available Bible verses and stories kick off each lesson followed by activities that help kids remember key information. Each lesson includes 8 different activity options, making it easy to tailor your lesson to the needs, learning, styles, and preferences of your class. 4. Ready-to-Use, Fully-Reproducible Bible Lessons Each lesson is all-inclusive and includes step-by-step instructions for Kids Sunday School teachers. Plus, this reproducible book uses perforated pages making it easy to make copies for your Sunday School class, home school curriculum, kids church, etc. 5. Low-Prep Time and Budget-Friendly Includes ready-made hand-outs and includes templates for art and crafts. Most lessons use materials you can find around your house--helping you stick to your budget!
