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Sunday Lessons: A Laurel’s Advice
By Lei | March 22, 2008
“I feel like I just can’t come up with anything “new” to teach and that we teach the same concept with not much “material” for 4 weeks straight.
I don’t want to sound like a Laman and Lemual, but can someone help me out here? What do you do to teach the same topic every week and sound different?”
For an older class, like Laurels, try letting the girls teach, and encourage them to get involved. They are old enough to start taking responsibility for their lessons.
For Mia-maids, maybe try bringing candy and hand it out for participating. Use visual aids and examples that allow the girls to see the lessons through different perspectives of the gospel.
Beehives are a little tricky, since they are mostly still trying to fit into the young woman’s program. Encourage them to “come out of their shells”, so to speak, and have them read stories, quotes, or maybe call on someone to tell a personal story, if they would feel comfortable. In short, interact with the class, and allow them to interject a comment or a story, if they feel inclined to do so.
Have a bonding moment at the beginning of class to build companionship between the teacher and girls and within the girls themselves. Just ask each one about their week and talk about their activities with them. It only takes a few minutes at the beginning of class, and makes the girls feel special.
Topics: Advice, Attitude, Teaching, Testimony, Young Women |
