[Faith-talk] hi all -- a question

[Linda Mentink]

Hi Laura,

Welcome back!

Do you know the children?  If not, you might help them to understand 
blindness a little, and impress on them the importance of 
attentiveness and participation.  And pray like you've never prayed 
before, for the children and for you, that you will have grace to 
deal with them as God would enable you.

I teach music to sighted children, but the teachers are in the room 
with me until they reach 7th grade.  Penny and I tell the kids that 
we're friends with their parents, and that cuts down on a lot of 
potential discipline problems.  Have fun!!

Blessings,

Linda

At 08:01 PM 11/7/2008, you wrote:
>Greetings all --
>I hope all are doing well.
>I have not been subscribed to this list for a long time but wanted to join
>now as I have just gotten a new assignment as a sunday school teacher to 12
>and 13 year old children.
>I was just wondering if anyone has had experience teaching a class of
>youngsters without sight. (The kids are sighted.)
>I am not looking for help with the content of the lessons as that is mapped
>out in the lesson manual, and every church has slightly different beliefs --
>but I am looking for any helpful suggestions on managing a class of
>children. The person who gave me the assignment suggested I designate a
>class president from among the class members to help me with visual aids,
>calling on people, etc. I am going to take this advice, but I am still quite
>daunted at the thought of teaching this class.
>So if anyone has any advice, please feel free to share.
>There are usually between 8 and 12 children in attendance each Sunday, which
>is a lot of kids to keep interested.
>But I am looking forward to the challenge.
>Thanks in advance and have a great weekend.
>--le
>
>
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