If you have more than three pictures of the same scene, consider putting the extra pictures in a separate file and use those pictures for puzzles and activities. If you have kit items that are too small for your teaching picture file, find a small box or plastic crate and make another file. Use hanging files and the teaching picture file categories to file small pictures, activity sheets, information items, case studies, or other small items related to a Scripture passage. If you have cabinets or shelves in your department room, arrange construction paper, writing paper, clear contact plastic, poster board, and other items so that you can get to them quickly on Sunday morning. On Sunday morning you can quickly get the pages you need for that day's Bible study.
Spring cleaning is a good idea at home and at church.
Make sure the Christmas posters are off the walls, last month's unit banner has been taken down, and supplies are placed in their proper bins or baskets. Then, on Sunday morning, you are ready to go with Bible study unimpeded by stuff that you don't need. The advent of Sunday School for A New Century brought many new ideas and terms into our church lives. The Quick Tips published for you in the next several weeks will focus on these ten best practices. Focus on Youth , written by Bill Craig.