Attention-Getting Part of the Bible Lesson
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The introduction of a lesson, often called the "hook," needs to grab the attention of students much like a hook is used to lure fish. Too often teachers miss the importance of developing a good attention-getting introduction. Lesson Introduction: Important to Have One Lesson Introduction: Many Ways to Start a Lesson Stepping Out of the World & Into God’s Word |
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Articles, Online:
- How to Capture Your Audience's Attention - written for those working with teens but ideas could apply to all ages
- Intriguing Intros
- Creative Attention Getters! by John Tasch at the 2009 Northwest Christian Education Conference (#28 in the list, on CD or MP3; Click here for their PDF Order form.)
- Asking Icebreaker Questions of Preschoolers - by Ivy Beckwith on YouTube video (You can give teachers the link to watch it online or you could embed it on your church's web site.)
- Asking Icebreaker Questions of 1st-3rd Graders - by Ivy Beckwith on YouTube video (You can give teachers the link to watch it online or you could embed it on your church's web site.)
- Asking Icebreaker Questions of 4th-6th Graders - by Ivy Beckwith on YouTube video (You can give teachers the link to watch it online or you could embed it on your church's web site.)
Worksheets:
- Out of the World and into the Word by Ministry Tools Resource Center
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