Teaching with questions by Jan TaylorI had the opportunity to visit a senior Primary class a few months ago, and it was inspiring to watch. The teacher stood at the front of the class with his Bible open. He had the children open their scriptures to the same place, and they took turns reading passages. He asked them questions to make sure they understood what they read. Then he asked them questions to help them discover how these passages related to their lives. I was impressed with the way the teacher led the discussion through his inspired questions.Teaching, No Greater Call points out that “questions can encourage those present to participate in discussions. They can help learners understand a principle, think about it more deeply, and relate it to their lives. They can lead learners to turn to the scriptures for answers. Most lesson manuals provide questions for getting discussions started and keeping them going. You may use these questions and prepare your own. Ask questions that encourage thoughtful comments and help individuals truly ponder the gospel” (Lesson 14).Why do you think asking questions is important? What questions can you use that will help engage those you teach? How can you ask questions that will encourage learners to think more deeply? For answers and additional help, see “Teaching with Questions” on pages 68–70 of Teaching, No Greater Call.
Nursery Primary 1 Primary 3 Primary 7
March 1st - Lesson 9
March 1st - Lesson 9
March 1st - Lesson 9
March 1st - Lesson 9
March 8th - Lesson 10
March 8th - Lesson 10
March 8th -Lesson 10
March 8th -Lesson 10
March 15th -Lesson 11
March 15th - Lesson 11
March 15th -Lesson 11
March 15th-Lesson 11
March 22nd – Lesson 12
March 22nd –Lesson 12
March 22nd – Lesson 12
March 22nd – Lesson 12
March 29th - Lesson 29
March 29th - Lesson 45
March 29th - Lesson 46
March 29th - Lesson 33
Can your Primary class name the prophet and apostles?
Make these up to play in class if you have extra time to help
your class recognize them during General Conference.
You could even make up a set for each child to take home to
do with their family. (http://tinyurl.com/qz3chlp)
Primary class to watch General Conference? Here is one idea:
http://tinyurl.com/m6pporp
April 5th, here is an idea to help your class remember the true meaning of Easter. The evening before Easter, a Primary teacher placed 12 Easter eggs in the front yard of each child in her class…. (continued here: http://tinyurl.com/l6e3yxd )
*** Because General Conference is Easter weekend, Easter lessons have been schedule for March 29th instead for all manuals.
