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Does your children’s class have the BLAs?

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To teach the Bible effectively to children, classes need a good dose of the BLAs.  What??

NOT the BLAs that come from a boring, dull class with a teacher stuck in a rut where students passively sit and listen or find other inappropriate ways of keeping awake or amusing themselves.

BUT, the BLAs that are experienced in an active, enthusiastic class learning from God’s Word in ways that get students involved  — Bible Learning Activities.

Why Use BLAs (Bible Learning Activities)

  1. Because of the way God created people to learn through their senses
  2. Because people learn best and retain more when actively involved in the learning process

While all ages would benefit from this kind of instruction, children particularly need lessons that allow them to do something, to explore and discover.

How to Use BLAs (Bible Learning Activities)

– Always having a purpose for the activities you use.

– Use a variety of activities.

– Give students choices when possible.

– Turn some of the planning of activities over to students if appropriate.

– Use guided conversation with students as they do the activities.

– Don’t limit Bible Learning Activities to acquiring knowledge but also use them in practicing life application.

What Kind of Bible Learning Activities to Use

BLAS - Bible Learning Activities for ChildrenYou will now find a resource in the MinTools.com store called Bible Learning Activities for Children.  This resource provides a one page handout on each of the following types of of activities. The pages can be ordered separately but cost less bundled which you will see if you click on the above link.

Books
Crafts
Dramatic Play
Games
Manipulatives (blocks, puzzles, other)
Media
Music
Pictures

Depending on how they are used, these activities can enable students to research in order to gain new knowledge or to have what has already been learned reinforced.

Each handout looks at why this activity is good to use, how to choose specific means within that method, what you need to remember when using it, and how to expand its use.

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