Sunday School Lessons for Children

Sunday school lessons for children will help them to get involved in learning about God and implementing His behavior at a young age. The question is what types of curriculum are considered interesting and appealing? Picture a child for a moment; a new kid to the church. This child has never heard the Good News of Jesus and doesn't really want to be there. The child does not know anyone and is too scared to get involved in the group activities. A new visitor may find that the activities are boring to an eight year old. This is a scenario one should take into consideration when it comes to teaching youngsters about Christ. Kids come from all walks of life and backgrounds, all interested in different things.



As the teacher, it is the job to get the kids engaged and really honed in on the purpose of the message which is the love of Jesus. Through teaching Sunday school lessons for children, an instructor can capture the kids' attention and get them involved in what is being taught. Many have found out that those who include the kids in the lesson are more effective in the long run. For example, say the instructor is doing a story on Giddeon. They can get the kids involved in role-playing. Assigning parts to the kids such as those who are on Giddeon's side-with trumpets and clay jars, a makeshift battle can be made within the church classroom, especially for those boys who need to be active. Other students can be the opposing side each with their own roles and afterward, the instructor can have the youngsters retell the story back in their own words. This can help to check for a real understanding of the story as well.



It is up to the discretion of the instructor though, and if it is thought that a particular story might get out of hand if it were to be acted out as a class, it can be modified accordingly to fit any group's needs. Most Sunday school lessons for children can come in a variety of formats. Some who teach these children come up with their own ideas and projects for their shared classroom time. For others, they look to the curriculum provided by the church. A church might have master school teachers over volunteers who can show them how to write out lesson plans for assistants. This curriculum may include a step by step process with game time, story time, lesson, crafts and songs. The more help is offered; the easier it is to plan a curriculum that embodies the essence of getting to know Christ.