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July 2016 Newsletter---
Recently Posted:
- Brookhaven's Jonah Whale
- Member Charlotte is asking for ideas about how to repaint their shared space room murals for special needs kids who also use the room.
- Member Neil posted links to free Life of Christ Videos.
- A member posted a link to a newer Palm Sunday-Good Friday video clip.
- Member Anne posted lesson ideas in the "Greatest Commandment" forum about creating "Beatitudes for Loving the Disabled." Also, re-purposing other well-known scripture "forms," such as, the Ten Commandments or Psalm 23, to new subjects. "The Ten Commandments of Being a Disciple," for example.
- Members are discussing resources for Lessons About Prayer
- Member Neil posted a link to a short video about the Story of Creation.
Join two special conversations...
The Time and Length of Sunday School Survey
What's the optimal length for class time? Do you prefer to hold class before, during or after worship? And more.
What's In your Supply Closet?
Here's a sampling of some of the more unusual things posted so far:
-colorful plastic tablecloths for tables and backdrops
-plastic organizing trays
-fun fur beards and wigs
-pool noodles
-googly eyes
-various types of glue, including quick drying glue
-boxes stuffed with costumes, props, scenery
-various baskets for games and skits
-ceiling magnets or clips to hang things from the ceiling
"God's Story Table"
--table-drama technique and resources for "playing" through the story with your students. Check out this newer and expanding workshop concept, and join the discussion.
New from the Rotation.org Writing Team
7 new workshops! ...including:
- Hero Sandwich Workshop
- "Beat-itudes" Rhythm/Music Workshop
- and a Gameshow-Drama Workshop
Writing Team Lesson Summaries and Bible Backgrounds are open to all. Supporting Members can access read and print all the Team's lessons.
See the complete Writing Team Lesson Set Menu.
Next in our Writing Team Improvement Project:
The Birth of Jesus through Joseph's Eyes
As we all catch our breath....
Please take a few moments during this post-VBS, pre-fall Kick-off time of year to share a creative lesson idea, fun photo, or encouragement at Rotation.org.