Is the Key to Discipline Actually Lightening Up?
Feeling frustrated by discipline issues? Wonder if you’ll ever get control of your class? Maybe perfect behavior isn’t the aim. Read on to discover why we all need to lighten…
Discipline
We know that Sunday school teachers and children’s ministry volunteers will run into tricky situations that require discipline. How do you do so without disrupting the fun, loving environment you’ve created in your Sunday school classroom? Here are some ideas for you! These tips work great in a Sunday School classroom, children’s church, a nursery, and at home. Feel free to share them with parents in your church!
What You’ll Find
You want to provide the perfect environment where kids can grow, learn, and have a blast! We’ve compiled the best advice from children’s ministry experts on how to structure your Sunday school environment with effective discipline. You’ll find articles such as “10 Discipline Tips that Work with Preschoolers,” “What to Do When a Child Swears,” and “5 Ways to Calm High-Energy Kids.”
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