"Workshop" is the Rotation Model's word for a classroom that's organized and outfitted for a specific teaching activity like art or drama. See video presentations about Rotation and its "Workshops." This forum collects and shares "workshop" teaching methods & "how-to" resources that can be used for many different stories. Whether you're using the traditional or Rotation Model, we hope you find and share your creative inspiration here.
If you're looking for a specific lesson activity for a particular Bible story such as a "video" for the parable of the Prodigal Son, then look up your particular story in our LESSON IDEA forums.
Related forums:
♦ What is the Rotation Model?
♦ What are "Workshops" in the Rotation Model? a video presentation
♦ Setting up & Managing the Rotation Model
♦ Exemplary Workshop-style lesson plans from our Writing Team
A growing collection of photos showing Rotation Model workshop activities, projects, and decor, as well as, photos from other creative Sunday Schools.
Art Workshop Design Ideas, material suggestions, art teaching techniques, Art supplies and curriculum resources.
General game resources, ideas, teaching tips, brainstorms, discussion, lesson plan suggestions. For story specific game workshop ideas, visit the lesson forums. *New Manual Recently Posted*
Computer Workshop "How-to" Start-up Manual, Software, Hardware, Setup issues, Lesson techniques, Design ideas, Technical advice, Photos, Names, Software resources, websites, online resources, etc.
"Cooking with Kids," Technique, Tips, Equipment, Recipes, Favorite Ideas, Room Design, and Curriculum Resources
Drama ideas for teaching in Sunday School. Drama techniques & tips. Great prop ideas, costume suggestions, Drama room design, and Drama resources. "Newsroom," "Blacklight Theater," "Flat Lay," and "Sideways Scene" techniques.
Ideas for teaching with music in Sunday School. Notes on creating a Music Workshop in Rotation Model Sunday School. Classroom design, music and instruments, etc. Music in Christian Education. Song sources. Contemporary Christian music and music video resources. A free registration is required to view this forum.
Methods, ideas, and resources for teaching with puppets in Sunday School.
Teaching with Video manual, Sources of good videos, Suggestions for Teaching with Video, creating video, photography, A-V "Theater" room design, furnishings. Using YouTube in the classroom. "How to." Connecting smartphone to TV. Projectors. Etc. Misc comments on particular video series and sources. Using photography and cellphones in class, etc.
Science (Demonstration, Object Lesson) and Gardening workshop resources, curriculum suggestions, teaching tips, material suggestions, favorite experiments, and more on these unique workshops.
The "Lego" Workshop, "Story Table" Workshop, or "Construction" Workshop all use the same principle to engage and teach: students construct then retell the Bible story using building materials and props (figurines, legos, blocks, blankets, cardboard, etc). In the past, these workshop ideas have also been called "Diorama" or "Carpentry" workshops. You can call them whatever you want!
Methods and ideas for the storytelling workshop.
Creative Writing techniques, lesson plan tips, resources, room design
Ideas for making your workshops and hallways awesome. We suggest you also check the Workshop Photos Forum.
Mission Workshop, Faith Mentor Workshop, Temple or Tent Workshop (worship), Shared Space, Special Needs Students, Other Workshop Concepts, etc.
