Showing posts with label Teaching in the Lord's Way. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Teaching in the Lord's Way. Show all posts

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Teaching in the Lord's Way

I love the resources that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints publishes. They are inspired and helpful. I like to have an idea of what the curriculum is each year. We use it occasionally in our homeschool adventures. I decided that January would be a great month to check out what's new for 2016. Each group has something new each year. Last week I looked at what the Primary children will be learning about and this week the youth curriculum is my focus. I looked at the monthly themes and tried to make a connection to Christ with each heading. I then saw a section on Teaching in the Lord's Way. I clicked on it and and article titled 'Welcome' came up. It was about how those who are working with the youth (and others) can teach in the Lord's way.
I know it's important for us to do this. Christ is our example in so many things. Teaching is just one of them. He knows His students/audience, He loves them, He knows what they need and how they will best receive it. He is a great example of living what He teaches.
I need to make sure I'm doing this more with my own kids, with the kids I teach in Primary, and with what we're doing at home in matters that are not specific to gospel doctrine. I need to teach the same way in all aspects of life. I want our whole family to be lifelong learners. The words that struck a chord with me in this article are: "...as you encourage, mentor, and support youth in every opportunity." It is feel like it is my responsibility as a parent to do just that with my own kids so they will be able to learn all they can and be who they need to be.