Preparation 101

Preparation 101

For Coordinators

Responsibilities of Coordinators

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Training and Equipping Teachers

Develop a training plan.

Recruit temporary mentors for new teachers.

Meet with new teachers to plan initial session(s).

Hold meetings to plan units.

Provide supply coordinators.

Preparation 101

For Teachers

“I am reminded of your sincere faith,

which first lived in your grandmother Lois

and in your mother Eunice and,

I am persuaded, now lives in you also.

For this reason I remind you to

fan into flame the gift of God, which is in

you through the laying on of my hands.

For the Spirit God gave does not make us

timid, but it gives us power, love

and self-discipline.”—2 Timothy 1:5-7

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Multiple Intelligences

Route 1: Scenic Route

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Route 2: Rush Hour Route

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Route 3: Road Under Construction—Detour Ahead

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Team 1 Follow Route 1 (Scenic Route): Plan for a 40-minute session with seven children who are dismissed from the adult service following the opening praise/worship time.

Team 2 Follow Route 2 (Rush-Hour Route): Plan for a 60-minute session with twelve children following a 20-minute free play and activity time.

Team 3 Follow Route 3 (Construction Zone): Plan for a 50-minute session with nine children following an opening worship time. Remember that your group should plan as though you are planning a lesson the day before you teach it. Are there things you need to eliminate or change?

A Planning Challenge

Identify your obstacles to preparation.

Visualize best- and worst-case scenarios.

Ask yourself some difficult questions about your priorities.