The director then prepares a notebook for each teacher, adding to it throughout the year. Several weeks before Easter one director distributed an article concerning how to teach preschoolers about Easter. The teachers were prepared before Easter for any conversation that might occur among preschoolers about the Easter Bunny or how to handle preschoolers' questions concerning Jesus' dying on the cross. Videos may be viewed in a group setting or at home over a bowl of popcorn. Often this hands-on type training is more meaningful to the person than reading a book or sitting in a conference.
Preschoolers deserve teachers who are concerned about building spiritual foundations in their lives.
While people are busy and their plates are full, we must not compromise our mission to provide the best Christian education possible. At the same time, leaders must discover ways to get trained teachers in positions where they can use their gifts. This article is taken from The Sunday School Leader . To order this magazine, go to the LifeWay Church Resources Online Order Form .