They heard a bedtime story about Noah and the ark, ate animal crackers and received a children's Bible. The activity was designed to familiarize children with Sunday school before it started. Th ey gathered on the church lawn and blew bubbles. The adults enjoyed the event as much as the children, Joyce says. Special intergenerational learning events increase attendance right before and after Thanksgiving and Christmas when attendance is usually low, Joyce says.
Intergenerational education is also helpful because people learn in different ways.
Intergenerational activities make church more fun for children because they do more than just sit and listen. When children bake cookies for a Sunday morning fellowship gathering, they are eager to attend the event. 8765 w. higgins rd. This site designed and maintained by Lorel K. Ewald . All rights reserved.