The early arrival activity is designed to get the youth immediately involved in preparing for Bible study. An effective early-arrival activity encourages other youth to get involved in the activity as they arrive. Curiosity activities include those that make youth wonder what will happen next. These include puzzles, games, role plays, dramas, and case studies. These make youth want to investigate the Scriptures, and should lead immediately into the Bible study.
Creative tension can force youth to evaluate their own personal beliefs, feelings, and actions.
Current interest is developed by bringing into Sunday School items that pertain to things in which youth are currently involved. These items are found in newspapers, magazines and music. When youth are motivated to study the Bible, the real heart of Sunday School takes place. Lead youth to discover the historical truth of the passage - the writer had a definite message for the people who originally received it. Lead youth to discover the heart of the passage being studied.