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rotational sunday school
What is Rotational Sunday School?
Rotational Sunday School is a series of lessons that are reinforced with hands-on experiences. The same Bible story is studied in all of the workshops for four or five weeks. Each Sunday the children rotate to a new workshop.
When did it start?
The concept has been in existence for many years and St. Mark Lutheran Church adopted it in 2002.
What is the basis?
Rotational Sunday School works because teachers and students concentrate on one Bible story for each rotation. The approach recognizes that children learn in different ways. Rotational Sunday School provides children a lasting understanding of the Bible content. The multi-media approach is calculated to take advantage of our student’s God-given thirst for multi-modal learning.
What age group?
Rotational Sunday School is based on grade level and not age group. The audience is for students in grades 1-8 with two grades in each class. Currently, first and second grade are in one group, third and fourth in another, and so on.
What is a typical class schedule?
Sample Rotation: Daniel and the Lion’s Den
Date |
Grade Level |
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1 & 2 |
3 & 4 |
5 & 6 |
7 & 8 |
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9/18 |
Multi-Media |
Computer |
Games |
Prayer Books/Art |
9/25 |
Prayer Books/Art |
Multi-Media |
Computer |
Games |
10/2 |
Games |
Prayer Books/Art |
Multi-Media |
Computer |
10/9 |
Computer |
Games |
Prayer Books/Art |
Multi-Media |
What are the topics for this year?
2005-2006 Sunday School Year 9/18-10/9
10/16-11/13
11/27-1/1
1/8-2/5
2/12-3/5
3/12-4/9
4/23-5/21
Daniel and the Lion’s Den
Moses and the Ten Commandments
The Nativity
Joshua
Mary and Martha
The Apostles and Easter
Pentecost and the Seasons of the Year
Who makes it happen?
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The curriculum team develops the lessons and activities for each rotation. Each class has a homeroom teacher for the year to develop a one-on-one relationship with the students. The rotational content teachers may change from one rotation to the next. The content teachers share the same lesson, with age-appropriate activities, with each of the different classes during the rotation. Opportunities are always available for volunteers for these positions! |
With so much repetition, how do the children stay engaged and not be bored?
Although the Bible story stays the same for several Sundays, it is taught differently each time. The different activities avoid boredom while reinforcing the lesson to improve long-term understanding.
Where is the class taught?
The class is taught in various rooms throughout the building depending on what rotation the grade level is participating in on a particular Sunday. For specific locations, each week -- check the kiosk near the front doors of the church.
When is the class taught?
The class is taught every Sunday from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. from September to June.
Where can I get more information?
Ask the teachers in the room or contact the Christian Education board. The church office has the committee chair information.