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Don’t Give Up!

Don’t Give Up! by Caroline Middaugh We’ve all been guilty of it. More than half your class is off sick, on vacation, or something else has taken them away. Perhaps you watched as some even avoided the classroom. As you look at the few who have come, you wonder what to do with the... Read More

Are You Teaching Bible Stories, Or Bible Lessons?

Are You Teaching Bible Stories, Or Bible Lessons? Tips and Tricks Are you teaching Bible stories or Bible lessons? By Tina Busenitz Noah’s Ark. Jonah and the Whale. Daniel in the Lions’ Den. David and Goliath. All of these are exciting Bible stories that children love to listen to. They marvel at what God has done.... Read More

All for the Glory of God

All for the Glory of God Tips and Tricks All for the Glory of God -Susan Mackert, director CEF Southern Nevada One of the blessings of teaching children is that you must really know your stuff to be able to bring it down to their level. Last year we taught the memory verse 1 Corinthians... Read More

Review Matters—Make it Fun!

Review Matters—Make it Fun! “WWJD—What Would Jesus Do?” Dad said this so often when I was a kid that I thought he made it up. (Imagine how proud I was when my dad’s original saying began appearing on pencils, mugs, t-shirts, and sequined denim Bible covers!) I now suspect this phrase may not... Read More