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TEACHING THE ADVENTURER CURRICULUM. South Caribbean Conference January 13-15th, 2011. The Highest ideal. What does Scripture say?.
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TEACHING THE ADVENTURER CURRICULUM South Caribbean Conference January 13-15th, 2011
What does Scripture say? Deuteronomy 11:19/6:7And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thouwalkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.
What does Scripture say? Proverbs 22:6 (NCV) Eph. 4:6Trainchildren to live the right way, and when they are old, they will not stray from it.
What does Scripture say? Luke 1:80And the childgrew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. Luke 2:40And the childgrew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
What does Scripture say? 2 Timothy 3:15And that from a child thouhastknown the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
What does Scripture say? Ephesians 6:4(NLT) Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.
What does Scripture say? Luke 2:52 (NKJV) And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Sesame Street (1966) • Fit how you teach to what you know about the child • Find the child’s strengths...play to them • Understand weaknesses and avoid them • Try and teach that child’s individual profile Joan Cooney & Gerald Lesser/Lloyd Morrisett
Good Teaching • Is Interactive • Engages the child individually • Uses all the senses • Responds to the child • Makes small but critical adjustments in presenting ideas • Makes what is said memorable Tipping Point pp 90-91
Objectives to develop a Christ-like character to experience the joy and satisfaction of doing things well; to express their love for Jesus in a natural way; to learn good sportsmanship and strengthen their ability to get along with others;
Objectives • to discover their God-given abilities and to know how to use them to benefit self and serve others; • to discover God's world; • to improve their understanding of what makes families strong; • to develop parental support for the training of children.
How to teach an Adventurer Class • Begin with good overall planning • Know your requirements • Consider your children • Involve the parents • Schedule your class work
How to teach an Adventurer Class • Plan the class period • a. Catch their interest • b. Present information • c. Practice • d. Apply to life • e. Evaluate
How to teach an Adventurer Class • 7. Collect resources • 8. Teach the class - “He taught in a way that made them feel the completeness of His identification with their interest and happiness. His instruction was so direct, His illustrations were so appropriate, His words so sympathetic and cheerful, that His hearers were charmed” (MH, p24). • Evaluate the class
OLYMPIC AWARD 1. Learn a little about the Olympic Games: a. Where were they first held? b. When? c. Where will the next Games held? 2. Make an Olympic banner. 3. Make an Olympic torch. 4. Play an Olympic game. 5. Make an Olympic color chain. 6. Memorize II Timothy 4:7. 7. Who in the New Testament talks about running a race? 8. Discuss with your parent or teacher what I Corinthians 9:24-26 means.