How to teach 9-to-10-year old's?

 

How to teach 9- to 10-year-olds?

9- to 10-year-olds are active; they are diligent in anything they do; they take pride in their work; and they are cautious in whatever they do or say. They want to be recognised as socially acceptable. Their physiological needs are prevalent at this age; they want to belong, they want to be loved, and they want to be recognised by those in authority and those around them. They are becoming more sensitive to the environment, so, teacher, how you treat them and how you show love matter more at this age. How do we teach these 9- to 10-year-olds? They are proactive, but little explores how we engage them.

Spiritual messages to teach them:

Sin:

Galatians 5:19-22.

Israelites building a golden calf Exodus 32:6.

David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11-12:1-23.

Jezebel killed the prophets (1 Kings 18–19:1–18).

• Learning Objectives: The idea here is for kids to understand what sin is, where it comes from in the heart or mind, and the consequences of sin.

Salvation:

John 3:1-21.

Isaiah 9:6-7.

• Learning Objectives: What is salvation? Why do we need it? And how does it apply to us or to them?

God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit their roles in our lives:

John 1:1-4 and 29–34: Jesus Christ.

Galatians 5:22–23: The Holy Spirit.

Hebrews 12:3–11: God.

Luke 15:11–32: God.

• Learning Objectives: Learners’ must understand at this age the roles of God and that in the different roles they play in our lives, they are still together God.

What is the Gospel?

• Learning Objectives: They must, at this age, understand what the gospel is?, how it applies in real life?, and even to them.

What is the Bible?

• Learning Objective: They must understand how the Bible came to be. The authors of the Bible: why were these accounts written, and who inspired the authors? They must understand how it has been divided and the number of these books.

What is prophecy?

• Learning Objectives: They must understand what prophecy is, why, and how God used prophets. Why do we have minor and major prophets in the Bible, and why do we no longer have prophets today?

Importance of prayer:

Jesus cleanses the temple (Matthew 21:12–17).

Jesus prayed all night (Luke 6:12–16).

Jesus prayed in Gethsemane (Mark 14:32–42).

• Learning Objectives: Through this lesson, learners must understand the importance of prayer. Jesus did it to strengthen his relationship with the Father. We, too, must pray to strengthen our relationship with the Father.

Parables:

• Learning Objectives: Through these lessons, they must understand what ‘parable’ means and why Jesus taught parables. They must understand the moral of every parable.

In the classroom:

Yesss, teachers, even with this age group, we MUST be on TIME and PREPARED even for this age group. Actually, all the more for this age group because they will ask you questions concerning the lesson, so you goooottta be prepared. If they ask you a question you are unable to answer, let them know you don’t know, and you can answer it next week. Make sure to do research and answer this question the following week because you are trying to prove yourself honest and trustworthy.

Opening prayer: At this age, I think they would know how to pray; if not, go right ahead.

Songs we sing:

At this age, they do not like to sing much because it makes them feel or think they are childish. At this age, we try singing grown-ish songs.

“Wrapped up, tied up, and tangled up in God.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0RUoGQrngw

“Stand up and shout it.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLuvJCu7WDk

“I am in the Lord's army.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FqmiGwTqh4

I like playing an icebreaker before a lesson for this group just to get their minds active and thinking. Teachers, we must remember that when we teach, we encourage our learners to think; they must think, and when asking questions, we ask them questions that make them THINK. We do not ask questions to find out if they were listening.

We play a listening game; do what I say, not what I do. If you do what I do, you are out.

                          

Lesson Time: Parables.

Choose any parable and teach the lesson. At this age, they love to act out scenes and explore other characters. After teaching the lesson, have them act out the lesson; if you can, get them each script and clothes to dress; it makes it more exciting. If need be, have sound effects in the background.

Worksheets:

Depending on the parable you choose, have at least two different worksheets for them to colour in. The first worksheet could be a normal colouring worksheet, and the other could be a word puzzle or join the dots worksheet. Check these out on Pinterest and search any topic, and you will find what you are looking for.

Crafts:

With this age group, crafts are a breeze; you do not have to watch over them when they handle sharp or messy items. Give them challenging crafts—something to paint, glitter, paper Mache, etc.

Activities:

• Bible Pictionary: They are placed in teams of two or three, depending on the number of kids. Each member of a team will have a turn to explain a character from today’s lesson by drawing him or her on a paper or white board. The team member can’t speak; they ooonly draw out the character while their teammates try to figure it out.

• Quiz: Have them in teams, depending on the number of kids. One member of a team must be chosen to represent the team; he or she will answer a series of questions you will answer. The winning team is the team with the most correct answers.

• Musical Chairs: An all-time favourite.

 

How to teach 9- to 10-year-olds? Remember, they are at an age where they want to explore; they want to learn so they can know. Give them the benefit of enjoying the adventure of learning. Come to their level, forget being allll grown up and serious when with them, explore with them, but at the same time instruct them. They are at an age where they will test your limits as a teacher, maintain classroom routines, and maintain classroom boundaries. Let your no be, no, and yes be, yes. Besides that, enjoy teaching your 9- to 10-year-olds.