1. Chapter 2 Teaching Today

2. Teaching is More Active Children crave physical activity “Teacher talk” with active learning to engage the minds, bodies, and feelings of children

3. Teaching Is More Hands On Act out the Bible Stories Make models Use Clay Traditional approach to teaching will not work with today’s children

4. Teaching is More Connected to Real Life Make learning relevant Make connections to problems, issues, and concerns Show how God’s way impacts daily life

5. Teaching is More Problem Solving and Creative Children need to be creative problem solvers Teachers guide learning in subtle ways

6. Teaching is More Reflective Activities should have time for reflection Teachers are facilitators rather then directors Encourage children to think

7. Teaching is More Focused on Understanding Don’t stop with just the facts Teach understanding Show how it applies to their lives:  Make it personal

8. Teaching is More Child Focused Individual needs of students Adjust teaching for children’s learning styles

9. Teaching is More Relational Look for ways to help establish relationships Look at Jesus as an example

10. The Challenge of Teaching Today God will help Keep in mind the goal Ask for the Holy Spirit

11. Keys To Teaching Today Hands-on activities Show real life application Less on facts, more on understanding Build relationships