Lesson 3: Teaching a Class

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You've prepared and teaching day has arrived.

• Visuals and materials have been prepared and are organized.
• The key theme is in your heart and you are ready to joyfully teach, knowing that only God can cause your children to embrace the truth.

We encourage you to meet with the other volunteers to pray before class begins. This unifies the team in humble dependence on the Holy Spirit and reminds you to remain prayerful throughout the class.

For young children, it is helpful to have play activities set up before they arrive. As they gradually enter the room, you can immediately engage them in conversation by inviting them to participate in an activity with you and the other children. During playtime, you can get to know their interests and share yours with them. Asking questions about something they've previously shared with you shows you care and helps build relationships over time.

Before the lesson, review two or three behavioral expectations for students, such as where they should sit and how they will know when they can speak. Have a plan in place with your volunteers to quickly and calmly intervene when behavioral interruptions occur.

Start the lesson with a familiar lead-in, such as a song or class prayer. Whatever you choose, it should have a calming effect on the children.

Using the teacher preparation sheet as a reference, tell the story in the power of the Holy Spirit. Remember to read a small portion directly from the Bible to show that the story is from God's set apart holy Word.

Example lesson presentations are available in the next section of this course.