Growing With Jesus Junior's Teacher Book (Physical Book)

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The Junior students are typically from 8–12 years old with reading skills at varying levels. Make sure to encourage them to read and gently correct mispronunciations. This age level will be active and easily distracted.

Teachers can best maintain focus by asking real-life, engaging questions with honest answers and activities. 

The Growing with Jesus Teacher’s Guide is included for classroom or rotational setting. All lessons follow the same pattern for teaching students.

(168 pages)

01 Preparing the Soil:

• Have the title slide up on the screen before students begin to arrive
• Greet students with a smile and small conversation as they arrive
• Once students have arrived, begin with an opening prayer

02 Planting the Seed:

• Engage students with an icebreaker activity
• Introduce the topic for the day
• Lead students through their Activity Workbook (page 1)

03 Watering the Seeds:

• Share video for the day

04 Growing the Seeds:

• Present scripture lesson with memory verse
• Discuss follow-up slides to reinforce comprehension
• Lead students through their Activity Workbook (page 2)
• Provide additional scriptures

05 Weeding the Garden:

• Introduce discussion questions as a group or break students into pairs to answer
• Lead students through their Activity Workbook (page 3)

06 Pruning the Garden:

• Introduce reflection questions as a group or break students into pairs to answer
• Lead students through their Activity Workbook (page 4)

07 Harvesting:

• Conclude with a slide deck and activities and closing prayer