Thursday, October 25, 2012

Acting It Out



Last weekend our lesson about how we can follow Jesus. It focused a lot on ways we can live our life that is pleasing to God which includes helping, serving and sacrificing. We discussed how we can help those in need emotionally (offering our support and prayers) and physically (helping rebuild homes for those who have been hit by a natural disaster). This was a lesson where we could have the kids talk about personal experience and share about who they are praying for or how they have helped others in the past.

Probably my favorite part (and I think the kids’ favorite part, too) was when they were able to act out a scenario when two friends or siblings got into an argument because something was said that hurtful to the other person. Almost every student volunteered to take part in this activity and they were really excited to get up in front of the class and show how to resolve a problem. Of course, a few of them were goofing off so I had to guide a few of them through and help them figure out how to sort out the problem and forgive one another.

Seeing how excited they were to act out these skits, I realize I need to incorporate more activities like this. It puts the focus on the kids and really applies what they are learning in the lesson.

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