Relationship Building in the Classroom - Teacher Training Resources
Bible teachers who follow the example of Jesus, the Master Teacher, who was Truth incarnate, will build relationships with those they teach. Jesus' very reason for coming to earth was to reconcile us to the Father so we can be in relationship with God. (2 Cor. 5:18-19)
God intends for His Church to function as a Body. Teachers should therefore also seek to build an environment within their classrooms conducive to relationships between students, a safe place where they can be authentic with both the teacher and other students.
Also Read: Why Relationship Building in the Classroom is Important
God intends for His Church to function as a Body. Teachers should therefore also seek to build an environment within their classrooms conducive to relationships between students, a safe place where they can be authentic with both the teacher and other students.
Also Read: Why Relationship Building in the Classroom is Important
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Articles, Hardcopy:
- Teacher Training Smart Pages--Book and CD-ROM - Book with Reproducible Articles & Forms by Sheryl Haystead (See the Table of Contents on that page for articles included on Building Relationships.)
Articles, Online:
Relating Tips Geared to All Ages
- Bible Teacher's Role as a Friend
- Five Steps to Build Relationships
- Impact of How Bible Teachers Relate with Students
- Make Caring Contact Daily
- Remembering Names
- Relationships (Plural) Matter in Sunday School
Relating Tips Geared to Children
- 4 Easy Ways to Build Relationships with Kids
- 5 Easy Ways to Remember Kids Name
- 5 Keys to Effectively Talking with Kids
- 5 Relational Tools to Make You a Better Teacher
- 5 Simple Relationship Builders for Children's Ministry
- 5 Steps to Successfully Relate to Kids
- 6 Creative Ways to Help Kids Build Friendships
- 6 Games to Help Kids Make Friends in Your Ministry
- 7 Ways to "Break the Ice" With Kids
- 7 Ways to Tell Kids "I Value You"
- 9 Ideas for Kids of All Ages Develop Strong Friendships
- 10 Simple But High Impact Ways to Connect with the Kids You Minister to
- 10 Ways to Bond with a Preschooler
- 10 Ways to Move Beyond Friendly to Personal
- 12 Ways to Make a Child Feel Like a Million Bucks
- 13 Ways to Build Friendships with the Children You Teach
- 15 Ways to Make a Child Feel Special
- Building Relationships with Children (pdf)
- Clique Busting
- Connecting With Kids
- Connecting with Kids in Your Class
- Creating Bias-Free Classrooms
- Heartfelt Relationships
- Hey kid! What's your name again?
- "I Want to Be Known!" 6 Methods for Connecting With Kids
- Names Matter
- Small Group for Kids: Tips for Building Community
- Talking to Kids: 100 Questions to Start Conversations
- Ways to Nurture Friendship in Kids
- When You Forget a Child's Name
- Why Relationships are Important
Relating Tips Geared to Youth (Teens)
- 10 Simple Ways to Remember Names
- Know Your Audience
- Teaching: Before and After - Ministering Outside the Lesson
- The Focus of Youth Ministry
Relating Tips Geared Primarily to Adults
Books:
- Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation by Jonathan McKee
Video, Online:
- 5 Steps for Connecting with Teens by Jonathan McKee
- Becoming a Great Teacher: Relationships by Dick Crider from Discipleland
- Connecting with Six Types of Kids - Geared more to a youth ministry program than classroom teaching but could be helpful to teachers as well. --- Link to Book referenced in video: Connect: Real Relationships in a World of Isolation by Jonathan McKee
Worksheets:
- As a Teacher You will Either Block or Promote Community by Ministry Tools Resource Center
Community is built around relationships with one another wherein people feel safe enough to be authentic. This three page teacher training worksheet looks at common practices in the classroom with a view to how they either block or promote community.
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