Fun Technique for Reading the Bible Better Together
(and promoting discussion)

WHAT IF the first time your students hear the scripture, they are excited and want to hear more?  Some teachers are tempted to breeze through the scripture reading to get to the “fun” activities but what if the fun (i.e. "attention and focus") starts IN the reading activity? That's what the topic"Creative Ways to Read the Bible with Kids" is all about --and it was a treasure to rediscover it here at Rotation.org!

“Mr. Microphone” was the first technique that caught my attention because I know how much kids love to talk into a microphone. The microphone creates anticipation, fights distractions, and promotes sharing. It’s also quite a bit of fun.

You will find the microphone suggestion along with other great ideas in Some Creative Ways to Read the Bible with Kids.  

If you don't have a microphone, try the MEGAPHONE idea in  this fun "Step to the Mountain Podium" activity.

The "Creative Ways" post also has other interesting techniques, such as "CUE-ING" their listening skills by asking them to listen for specific words or possible background sounds that are not mentioned and make a note of it as you listen. You can also have them list "the strangest word they heard," longest word, most important word.... or a word that reminds you of a sound. You can encourage their listening by having them vote by holding up signs  such as, "good advice," "strange," "main point!" "boo!"  "yay!"  etc.  See these and more ideas in the Creative Ways to Read and Discuss the Bible topic.

Sometimes the very best treasures are easy and very accessible, we just need to dig them up!