I was told today by a 3 year old that my bible isn't very good. I couldn't figure out why, it has both black and red letters, my name is on the front, and it even has a bookmark attached to the spine. I guess he saw that I was confused as to why he would say such a thing because when I looked at him he gave me a very pitiful look and said, "It doesn't have PICTURES!!!" Oh well, so much for impressing the 3 year old class..I don't have pictures.
Last week, after our bible story, I told the Kindergarten class they could ask me any question they wanted. I wanted them to know that it is okay to not understand everything they are told and it is always good to ask about confusing things. After explaining to them how good it is to ask questions about the bible, I saw a few hands go up. I could not wait for the profound and thought provoking questions these kids would have. I went to my go to kid (the one who knows all the ins and outs of every story that is told) I knew he would have very deep questions. When I called on him, he looked at me and thought for a second, then he asked, "What is 100 plus 100 plus 10 plus another 10?" I answered 220, then my go to kid looked at his mom, who was helping, and she said, "She's right." My go to kid looked at me and said "Very good Mrs. Amber." I called another kid hoping that they would have something deep to ask so the whole class could be enlightened. Instead I got, "Do you know who my sister is?" That was the last kid I called on.
Oh well, at least I could answer their questions.
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- Amber
- I grew up in small town Oklahoma. We had a Sonic AND a Wal-Mart, or Wal-Marts if you prefer. Today, I live among the Westerners of Idaho who like to drive their cars and mow their front yards without shirts. I try to avoid making eye/nipple contact at all cost which makes me feel more like a lady. I am a lost small town girl in a big western nippled world.
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:) that's how it goes. I went into a kindergarten class in June to explain our new book swap that would be coming up. I asked if they had any questions? One was "Do you know my friend Katie"?? and another was "Um i'm going swimming in the pool this weekend!"... yeah. They don't know good questions so much, just yet :)
As a mother of five children (one being 3 years old right now), I am keenly aware of their questions. I never quite understand where they come up with that stuff...
How sweet! Little kids say the most amusing things.
ROFL! I teach the preschool Sunday School as well. Proceed with caution if you choose to go "open mic" with that crowd! ;)
My teen teacher's assistant thought an open prayer request time might work out well for our class...as it turns out, not so much. LOL.
One thing I always asked my Sunday school kids is what their "highs" and "lows" were for the week. They got to share their achievements and happiness as well as sharing the things they needed prayers for.
Do you not remember the string of pet-talk after your prayer request idea? I do...still laughing about it.
Kids are hilarious! I could write a book with the things my own 2 kids say.
it's amazing sometimes how they can traverse subjects so very quickly. when mine were younger, they would talk about deep things, then switch gears right over into something totally different.
Come to think of it, some adults I know are STILL that way..
=)
J/
I taught SS for 17 years and I can tell you that being able to answer their questions puts you waaaaaay ahead of the game - count your blessings!
I teach a couple times a month and all they really want to know about Jesus dying on the cross and why they can't have eighteen fruit roll ups in an hour and five minute span. I try not to ask them questions...
Silly you...3 yr-olds only have deep thoughts when they are pooping! : )
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