After eight years of classroom teaching and several more years of teaching Sunday school and various early childhood groups, I think I've become pretty adept at revising lesson plans to fit my needs and my style. I won't say what the program is, but I've been helping out with a mid-week group at my church lately. The lesson is on forgiveness tonight. But is it just me, or are these the dumbest directions for a lesson you've ever heard?
"Have a soft ball, such as a beach ball, available to play with as children arrive and allow them to get somewhat rowdy.
Sit them in a circle without removing the ball. You are setting up for misbehavior in order to demonstrate grace."
Really?! I think I'll be making revisions to these lessons.
Allison Wonderland
3 days ago
2 comments:
Ha! I would have to agree. My philosophy was always, "Begin the class the way you want it to go." If you start things with "rowdy" behavior, chances are that's the way it will continue, whether you've planned it or not!
That's really funny! I sometimes think curriculum writers have been in their cubbies too long and need to test out their ideas in the real world. (from one who's been there):)
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