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Mar
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Written by:
Different Voice
3/22/2010 7:00 AM
 As promised last Monday, here are six more ideas for activities that will appeal to a persons with a variety of learning styles. Last week’s ideas and this list are, of course, only a beginning. As the saying goes, the possibilities are endless. Have you discovered an activity that appeals to youth and/or adults? Share your experience with others by posting a comment below, or sending me an email.
Be brave. Try something new. Encourage class members to be open-minded and willing to try different activities. Note what types of activities work best for your class.
- Have class outside – If it’s a beautiful day, grab chairs or a blanket, and move outside. The change of scenery will benefit everyone.
- Write it down – Invite class members to write down the answer to a question instead of responding out loud. Sometimes you may choose to discuss the answers and other times, the answers can be for personal use only. There are many other writing activities that can be used in a classroom. See The Write Idea, parts 1, 2 and 3 for ideas.
- Add visuals – Of course, videos fall into this category, but there are many other options, too. Adding a worship center if you don’t have one in your classroom provides a focal point. Think about artwork that relates to the lesson, or an object that is mentioned, even if peripherally. Invite class members to bring in objects to add to the worship center.
- Make a chart – Almost any topic can lend itself to a chart or graph. Compare the positive and negative effects of a given action, graph some statistics, create a timeline of events, and so forth.
- Make a list or write notes on a white board or mural paper – Better yet, invite a class member(s) to do the writing. This is a simple way to provide a visual and encourage involvement.
- Plan a lesson, game, art activity or science project for a younger class – One of the best ways to learn is to teach. Speak with children’s Sunday School teachers to find out what would be helpful. Your class could make a game that the class could use, or provide extra hands for an involved art project. Or maybe your class could practice and perform skits relating to the Bible stories being taught.
~Sally Hoelscher
Copyright ©2010 Different Voice
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