Today was my first Sunday teaching the Valiant 10B class. I got the 'tough' class. Apparently the Primary Presidency believes in my ability to rule with an iron fist! lol Anyway, they moved me up a couple of age levels to teach this particular class who are known to be particularly rowdy with lots of disrespect to their teacher, etc.
So I approached the day in the way that I would have approached a known unruly Seminary class. We started class with a discussion talking about the importance of rules and how Heavenly Father gives us rules to help us. We talked about the fact that they're 10 years old, old enough to control themselves. Then I had the kids come up with some class rules. Some of the kids called out one of the students, Parker, for throwing his scriptures at people. His parents would be mortified if they realized their son was doing this! I told the kids that that would NOT be tolerated in my class and that throwing scriptures was showing disrespect to Heavenly Father. I told them that I was really glad to be their teacher but that we'd probably be moving pretty soon and that we could have an enjoyable time together or not, it was their choice! They did a really good job coming up with class rules and then we proceeded to have a WONDERFUL lesson about Joseph Smith and the first vision with lots of discussion. Sure the kids have a hard time following the rules to not talk when someone else is talking and raise their hand to be called on to participate, but I am sure these will become good habits that are developed as we continue to practice!
I love a good challenge!! Love these great kids already!
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