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Who is teaching your children?

Posted by jesstrump

March 22, 2007 |

teaching.jpgI was sitting at storytime with my kids yesterday watching them make a craft and I noticed that my 2-year-old didn’t know how to use the scissors.  The little girl next to her knew how to use them so I started thinking, “Is my child behind?  Why can’t she do it too?  Her sister can!”  Then I realized that her sister learned in preschool.  Actually a lot of what she knows is from preschool and kindergarten.  My kids pick up songs from t.v., bible stories from church, reading and writing from school, etc. but as parents we cannot let this be their only avenues for learning!

My mom recently got back from a conference for Sunday school teachers and said that a woman stated that parents are too dependent on the church to teach their kids about God and morality and so they decide to forgo these lessens at home.  I feel like some parents including myself are doing the same with school teachers too.  We need to be more proactive in teaching our children and not just rely only on their “teachers” to do it.

So start today.  Teach your two-year-old (if they are ready) how to use scissors and do an art project together, if your kids don’t know how to ride a bike yet try to accomplish that with them this spring, and read them Bible stories at bedtime.  Kids are like little sponges just waiting for opportunities to soak up knowledge and information.  Take the opportunity to be a teacher to them everyday.  Your kids will love getting your attention and time and their teachers will appreciate it too.


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  1. Little Miss Know it All on March 23, 2007 1:24 pm

    I remember being so agressive with Dylan, checking every development list, making sure he was making all the milestones. With Kate, I’ve slacked off, I guess figuring that she’ll get there when she gets there! I remember lately being surprised she knew her colors (I didn’t teach her) and how to cut with scissors! I’m guessing she’s learning at church! But we do make sure to pray with each of the kids, letting them say their own prayers too, so they learn that bit. And with Dylan, we have a devotional bible for kids that we do with him every night. Its been great to answer questions like “Where does heaven get its light?” and try to explain one day what the Glory of God is…talking to your kids about God will definitely challenge you to define your own faith!

  2. Kate on March 23, 2007 1:27 pm

    Every summer and during school breaks we have a daily worship time with the kids. We put on kids’ worship music, pull out the kids musical instruments, and let loose! So much fun, we dance, sing, have parades, and my kids learn to be free in worshipping God. Warning–the first time you see them worshipping, Mommies cry! Its a wonderful moment!

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