Perfecting the Saints — One Lesson at a Time
Bring a small candy like a starburst, set it on the table and ask “who wants the candy? Who REALLY wants the candy? ” Whoever seems most eager, pick for the example. Say, “Joey, (or whoever) you really want the candy. It’ll make you very happy. So you can have it, but you can’t use any part of your body to pick it up or unwrap it, you can only…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-storm-before-calm.html Yesterday, I completed the physical preparations for Seminary.The sorting, organizing, and purging of all papers and supplies.I emptied out my closet at the Church building and brought it home to join all the Seminary piles at my houseIt was one huge mess before it was orderly.It is difficult for me to feel the spirit amid chaos so this was an important step in preparation.I have put if…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/08/seminary-journal-preview-and-class-motto.html I am so excited about our **Seminary class journals, I just have to share. Here is a sneak preview of the journals each student will receive on the first day of class.S.T.O.M.P. is our motto for the year.Any guesses what S.T.O.M.P. stands for?Write your guess in the comment section below.As my students enter the building on the first day of class, they will see many sets of footprints…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/08/checklist-of-things-to-do-before.html I came across this list in my files and found it helpful. Perspective from many directions is always welcome, hence I am sharing the list. Enjoy Checklist of Things To Do Before Seminary Starts The Book of Mormon Be set apart by Priesthood Leader (if you are returning, ask for a blessing) Obtain and review teacher materials (Manual, DVD, DVD guide, Scripture Mastery cards, book marks, and Institute…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/08/parent-student-seminary-orientation.html It is here!!!!Back To Class for School and Seminary!!!!A Parent-Student Orientation meeting is key to a smooth start for your early morning Seminary year. Parents are making the sacrifice to drive their children to class each morning and when they know the class expectations and blessings that will come to their children (and family), they are able to be supportive-especially when the 4:45 alarm goes off.My class…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/08/first-day-of-seminary.html We had a great discussion at our Stake Inservice Training on easing first day of class tension. Since we start Seminary on the same day school starts, there will be many emotions in my Seminary classroom. There were many excellent suggestions to assist in easing the high emotions that naturally come with the first days of school.I want Seminary to be the “brightest spot” in each students’…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/08/seminary-teacher-top-ten.html Our Stake Seminary supervisor gave a wonderful “Top Ten” list presentation at our recent Inservice meeting.She has taught Early Morning Seminary for the last 5 years and her list is excellent. These are the Top Ten items after: Praying for your students Daily reading Invite the spirit to your life by daily prayer, reading, and application of the gospel TOP TEN: Attend monthly Inservice Meetings -Learn from other…
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Downloaded from: http://seminaryatsixam.blogspot.com/2013/08/one-more-week.html One more week until the 4:45 alarm!In many ways I am prepared, and in others, I feel so behind.My Parent-Student Orientation/Registration meeting went well yesterday.One of my 10th grade students has already recited all 25 Book of Mormon Scripture Mastery verses. He decided that summer was the best time to work on Scripture Mastery and he was correct! I have 23 students registered and I am aware…
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I am subbing in Sunday School this week, and I think I am going to use the 1845 proclamation referenced in the text to teach a little gospel doctrine. I may not. Still deciding :) At any rate, here are a couple of handout versions you could use in your classroom. I’ve broken the document out into sections to make it easier to locate certain passages during teaching. For example,…
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Students hate Seminary for many of the same reasons they hate school. I know I hated school, and there were times I didn’t like Seminary, either. Below are three reasons students might hate Seminary: Seminary has no point. Students show up to a class where a teacher makes them memorize obscure scripture passages, sing silly songs made up from the books of the Bible, reads crazy long charts aloud, asks…
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EDITED by Jenny: This great scripture mastery tracking form has columns for each of the scripture mastery passages plus space for student names. It’s formatted to span 2 pages. Space for full classroom of students. I’ve added a PDF version for those who do not have Word. Thanks for sharing, Natalie!
Downloaded from: http://brosimonsays.wordpress.com/2013/07/26/scripture-power-preference-which-do-your-students-use-more-often/ ***TEACHERS*** Please COMMENT on this post with what you believe to be the percentage of your students that use paper scriptures and digital scriptures for personal scripture study outside of class. THANKS Filed under: Conceptual, Daily Scripture Study, Live the Gospel, Seminary, Teach Effectively Tagged: Daily Scripture Study, Digital, Electronic, LDS Seminary, Paper, PED
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