Stories from CEF Dating Defined -Carol Nolen If you teach preteens, you’ve heard giggling, flirting, and talk of who likes who. Behind all this talk are assumptions and beliefs about dating that need to be replaced. I remember a group of fourth and fifth graders where...
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Tips and Tricks Love With Jesus’ Love -Susan Lingo Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to help kids realize that love can only begin when we invite Jesus into our hearts. Then we can share His special love with others. Spread a sheet or towel on the floor. Hold...
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Tips and Tricks What’s Happening in the Classroom -Barth and Sally Middleton Suppose you could read the thoughts of the workers you supervise. Consider how you would react to the following scenarios as you put your name in each blank. It’s a good thing...
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Tips and Tricks Bringing Out the Drama in Your Juniors -Gordon and Becki West The church was once the center of creative storytelling, including dramas designed to teach the masses about God and His Word. Even in this age of technology and major motion pictures,...
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Tips and Tricks The Master’s Touch -Julie Cox I once read an article about the importance of hugging. From documented evidence the author concluded that everyone needs 12 hugs a day to stay emotionally healthy. While I don’t claim to be an expert on emotional...
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Tips and Tricks Moving from Memorization to Meditation -Sharon Hattaway Jessie, a fourth-grader, knows the difference between memorizing a verse and learning a verse. When her Good News Club teachers asked Jessie why Christian children should learn God’s Word her...
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