Sunday School Mission
*To have a Christian and structured environment.
* To have lessons that are engaging; where children collaborate and are involved.
Structure
· Room should be set up with a table (s) and ENOUGH chairs. This is something that should be ready before the kids come to the classroom. Snacks should be in classroom and materials. Any handouts, materials should be ready to go before children come in. If copy machine is needed, the office is opened Saturday night and after the 1st mass.
*******OR you can email to ..... [email protected] by Friday night and copies will be ready for you.******
Timing
Class time should be no more than 45 minutes to an hour.
Servants teaching the younger class thru 4th grade, tell parents what time to pick up their child.
Classroom Management Presentation
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Maintaining a Positive Sunday School Environment
***Using a behavior chart is a great way to promote positive behaviors using a reward system. Check this link below for templates. You can also find charts at the Dollar Tree.
http://www.stickersandcharts.com/charts/easter6.php
An organized and structured environment with rules/norms and behavioral expectations: An activity for 1st - 5th graders to establish classroom rules. You can adapt this for 6th-12th grade and call them "Classroom Norms".
MATERIALS: Poster board or construction paper, Different colored markers
DURATION: Approximately 10 minutes
WHAT YOU WILL DO: Explain to children that they will help you create the classroom rules. Have the children make suggestions on what they think would make good rules for the classroom. You may want to have paper and a pencil ready to jot down the children's ideas. After all the children have had a chance to voice their opinions, compile the list and choose the top 5 rules to post.
Use the tri-fold poster board and write the rules you have decided to use in your classroom. Refer to these rules at the beginning of class as a reminder. Knowing that there are rules will help the children feel safe and secure.
**************These rules should always be posted as a visual reminder. ****************
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Tips on crowd control and classroom discipline.
(resource: kidssundayschool.com)
Classroom behavior management can be one of the most difficult aspects of being a volunteer Sunday school teacher. You need to provide a loving and positive outreach to all children. When behavior problems arise we don't have the option of sending the child to the principle's office. Listed below are several suggestions that have proven to be effective in Sunday school classrooms.
Instill Hope - Build Strong Bonds
Welcome each child warmly into the classroom and make a genuine effort to connect with some aspect of each student's life throughout the school year. Make each student feel special and unique. Form a bond with each individual –ensure students know you are really listening, and that you care about what every one of them says. By developing this relationship early on with the children, you will make them comfortable in the classroom. Their comfort with the classroom and with you will allow them to feel hopeful about the lessons to come.
Happy Little Guy
On the whiteboard/chalkboard draw a picture of a happy face, then draw a frowning face seven inches directly under the happy face. Draw a vertical line between the two. Draw a horizontal line in the middle of the vertical bar. At the beginning of class draw an arrow just under the smiley face. If the class misbehaves, move the arrow so it is lower on the vertical bar. If behavior improves, move the arrow up the vertical line towards the happy face. At the end of class if the arrow is on the happy face side, all children get a piece of candy.
Jesus Secret Jewel / Sticker
Every time you see a child display positive behavior, place a jewel sticker in his or her folder or card and thank them aloud as to why they are receiving the jewel. After a collection of a certain number, child receives a prize (from perhaps a treasure box full of goodies).
Carnival Tickets
If you prefer not to give out candy as a reward, here is an alternative. Buy a roll of carnival tickets. At the end of each class give every well behaved child a ticket. Once they've collected several tickets they are allowed to trade them in for a small prize. (Pencil, Bible Cards, Stickers, etc.)
Candy Star
Each child is given a small paper star at the beginning of class. Remember to write each child’s name on his or her individual star. If a child continually misbehaves, collect his or her star. All children that have their star at the end of the class get to choose a piece of candy.
Noise Thermometer
On the board, draw a picture of a thermometer. Make sure you have several levels to reach so you won't run out before the end of the class. Using a colored marker or piece of chalk, shade in the bottom ball of the thermometer, and if the children get too noisy, add red up to the next mark. Let the kids know that if the red reaches the top of the noise thermometer, there will be no treats. Avoid getting to the top of the thermometer, because if you do, there will no longer be any reason for the kids to remain quiet.
Supply Box List Sample - Email to parents for Donations
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