How to Teach a Sunday School
Get to know the children. Take a few minutes at the beginning of each class to make name tags and play a small game where you point to someone, and they give their name, age, and a hobby or two.[1] X Research source
Have your lesson plan handy. Go in order, but improvise if needed. Go with the flow and remember that these are just little kids, so ANYTHING could happen.[2] X Research source
Have a small scripture reading and then review it with the class. Ask the class questions about the main idea and the details to ensure that they understood it. Ask them the moral of the story, and what lessons it taught. Also, encourage the class to share any real-life stories they have that relate to the lesson.[3] X Research source
Create a unique project for the class involving anything from cutting and pasting to coloring and painting. The ideal class project will be both enjoyable and will somehow relate to the day's lesson.[4] X Research source
Wrap up and review. At the end, ask the kids what their favorite part of the day was. Ask if there was something else they would have enjoyed doing.[5] X Research source
If the school does anything after the class (snacks, videos, games, etc) to
keep the children busy while they wait for their parents to pick them up, begin the activity immediately after class ends.
Whether you have a new teaching job or are just temporarily volunteering, it's important to be able to deal with young children in a Sunday School class. Follow these easy steps to keep your class in control.