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The Myth of “Listen The Myth of “Listen While I Tell You”While I Tell You”
The Myth of “Listen The Myth of “Listen While I Tell You”While I Tell You”
Exploring How and Why We Exploring How and Why We Teach Preschoolers Through the Teach Preschoolers Through the Use of Bible-Learning CentersUse of Bible-Learning Centers
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Brain ResearchMany sources on brain development
saythat the best process for fostering a child’s learning is to present the information in a way that allows the brain to extract patterns, rather than trying to impose them.
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Implications for Teachers
*Play-Oriented
*Exploration
*Repetition
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More Brain Research
Research on brain function shows that Research on brain function shows that because the brain performs many because the brain performs many
functions simultaneously, we need to functions simultaneously, we need to present material through a variety of present material through a variety of ways in an enriched environment. ways in an enriched environment.
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People Remember
*20% of what they hear *30% of what they see *50% of what they see and
hear *90% of what they do
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Characteristics of Preschoolers
*curious
*active
*creative
*sensitive
*limited attention span
*self-focused
*literal-minded
*explores limits
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Needs of Preschoolers• Sense of
accomplishment
• Love
• Trust
• Acceptance
• Security
• Freedom
• Guidance
• independence
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Ways Preschoolers Learn
• Hands-on Experiences
• Relationships• Imitation• Senses• Satisfaction
• Play
• Curiosity
• Repetition
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Learning Approaches
• Relational • Musical
• Logical
• Natural
• Physical
• Reflective
• Visual
• Verbal
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Bible-Learning Centers
• Home-living/Dramatic play• Blocks/Construction• Creative Art• Puzzles/Manipulatives• God’s Natural World/Science• Books• Music/Movement
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Benefits of Offering Bible-Learning
Centers/Activities• Teachers give preschoolers the
opportunity to move from place to place while learning the same content and Bible truths.
• It gives teachers opportunities to build a relationship with each child and use Bible conversation, songs, and stories.
• Teachers capitalize on the child’s need to move and be active.
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Benefits of Offering Bible-Learning Centers/Activities
• The child’s physical, mental, social/emotional and spiritual needs are being met.
• It provides a way for the child to choose his own way and pace of learning.
• The activities guide preschoolers to learn what the Bible means and how it applies to their lives today.
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Evaluate Your Activities• Does the child have choices?• Does the activity provide opportunities for
developing relationships?• Is the child allowed to move and play?• Does the activity relate to the purpose of
the session?• Does the activity distract from learning?• Is the activity for the benefit of the child,
parent, or teacher?
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Remember:• Using centers/activities is shown to be
the most effective way to teach preschoolers.
• Praying, planning and preparing for your class each week will result in a fruitful ministry.
• You are the teacher and the key to connecting preschoolers to God, Jesus, and the Bible.
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The Myth of “Listen The Myth of “Listen While I Tell You”While I Tell You”
The Myth of “Listen The Myth of “Listen While I Tell You”While I Tell You”
Questions?Questions?
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Helpful Resources• Kids Ministry 101: Practical Answers About
Kids Ministry ; Lifeway Christian Resources, 2009.
• Teaching Preschoolers: First Steps Toward Faith; Sanders and Bradberry; Lifeway Christian Resources, 2008(reprint).
• The Way They Learn: How to Discover and Teach to Your Child’s Strengths; Cynthia Tobias;Tyndale House, 1994.
• Learning Styles: Reaching Everyone God Gave You to Teach; Marlene D. LeFever; Cook Publishing, 1995.