Core Skills Analysis
Religious Studies
- Gained foundational understanding of biblical stories and teachings relevant to the AWANA program.
- Explored concepts of faith, morality, and religious values through scriptural study and group activities.
- Developed listening and comprehension skills by engaging with biblical readings and discussions.
- Practiced memorization and application of scripture verses as part of the AWANA curriculum.
Character Education
- Learned about virtues such as kindness, honesty, and respect as emphasized in biblical teachings.
- Practiced self-discipline and responsibility through structured participation over the two-hour period.
- Experienced the importance of community and fellowship in a spiritual and social context.
- Reflected on personal values and behavior in relation to moral lessons imparted during the session.
Tips
To deepen Atlanta’s understanding and personal connection to her AWANA and Bible study experience, consider integrating creative storytelling sessions where she can retell or dramatize Bible passages. Encouraging journaling or drawing reflections about what she learns can help personalize the concepts. Inviting her to create a small project focusing on a virtue or biblical character might inspire empathy and moral reasoning. Additionally, discussing how biblical lessons apply to everyday challenges can make the spiritual teachings more immediately relevant and tangible.
Book Recommendations
- The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories by Zondervan: A beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories tailored for children, helping them grasp key narratives and values.
- AWANA Sparkies Handbook by AWANA Clubs International: This handbook guides children through scripture memorization and lessons, supporting AWANA program activities at home.
- What’s in the Bible? 1: God Made the World by Phil Vischer: An engaging resource that explains Bible stories and themes in a fun and accessible way for young learners.
Learning Standards
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly and inferences drawn from the text (applicable through Bible study readings).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 6 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly (related to group discussion during AWANA).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences (applicable through journaling or retelling scripture stories).
Try This Next
- Worksheet: Create a verse matching activity where Atlanta pairs Bible verses with their meanings or moral lessons.
- Drawing task: Illustrate a favorite Bible story or character and explain why it shares an important lesson.
- Writing prompt: Journal about a time when a Bible verse helped guide a choice or behavior.