One of the most boring things we do in class is go around the circle or down the row -- in order -- with every person reading a single verse of scripture aloud. Here are some very simple ideas you can use to keep students engaged while reading scripture passages aloud.
Randomized Scripture Reading
The following methods are ways to engage students by making assigned passages randomized.
Hey there, Delilah! (Student-directed Randomized Scripture Reading)
This is the easiest way to engage kids in scripture reading in my opinion. You'll need something soft like a beanbag or small stuffed animal. A wadded up piece of paper could even be used in a pinch. You may need to lay out some ground rules like :
- do not aim above the shoulders
- no overhand tosses
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