Chris Kidd

Planning

Planning the context is crucial. Use the ABC:

• Age: e.g. 5-7 J is friend; 7-9 J is hero or King; 9-11 more abstract so can get into more detail
• Ability: you will have different abilities, and learning styles, have a variety of activities and approaches to what you are doing.
• Background: wide disparity in Brentwood; Christian v. non Christian; especially in a school context, diff. faith contexts; all young people have a different starting point.
• Behaviour: clashes between two kids; keep calm and be consistent; child might dominate the group
• Communication: similar to above - use of learning styles etc.
• Content: be aware of what it is you are teaching. Are you giving a balanced view of what God is like?

Other key points:

• Communicate clearly in your team; and lean on your team. We should always try to work with other people. Play to peoples strengths.
• Equipment – depends on what you are doing.
• Prayer – foundation for everything we do.

Biblical Viewpoint

• Mt 5:13-16 – salt and light
• 2 Cor. 5:19-6:1 – reconciliation, we are ambassadors
• 1 Pet. 2:4ff. – chosen by God

Craft

What should be in a craft box - suggestions included

• Felt tip pens
• Straws
• Paper
• Paint
• Split pins
• Card
• Cotton wool
• Paper plates
  
• Use the Pyramid Centre, near Romford (01375 387738)