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6 Ways to Build Strong Relationships with Parents

Posted July 1st, 2009 in Uncategorized, 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Pray for the children and parents regularly and by name. You will develop a closeness to them and an awareness of their needs.
Be hospitable. Greet the child and parents by name. When the children leave, give them a cheerful good-bye and tell them, “See you next week!” Thank the parents for bringing their children to […]

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Instructional Activities that Build Listening Skills

Posted June 30th, 2009 in Junior

In an increasingly visually oriented society, we can help our students understand the Word of God by helping them become better listeners. When they are accountable for what they hear, they will listen more intently.
The following activities will encourage your students to listen closely:

Have students listen to the Bible story then make up newspaper headlines […]

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Improving Your Verbal Storytelling Skills

Posted June 22nd, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Your words can be shaped in five different ways: power, pace, pitch, punch, and pause.
Power
The power of your voice refers to volume. How large is your class? Each listener should be able to hear you without straining. First, make sure you are breathing correctly to project your voice. Then as you are speaking, vary the […]

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Setting Limits and Boundaries!

Posted June 15th, 2009 in 2s and 3s, Pre-Primary, Primary, Middler, Junior

Your students will have more success and be better motivated if they know exactly what you expect from them. Here are five ways you can make your students more willing to follow rules.

Keep rules clear and brief. Create a definite line between what is acceptable and what is unacceptable, and be consistent. It helps to […]

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