 Good morning everyone and welcome to class. I hope all of you had good and a refreshing weekend and back to another week of learning and Doing what God has ordained for us to do Before we continue looking at the developmental needs of teenagers ages 13 to 18 years Let's begin with the word of prayer. So can I ask Abina's to lead us in prayer, please? Dear God Father we thank you for this time Lord for this morning and for this new day Lord Father what we really want to thank you for all the students that Make it able to come in the system father God as we are Going through the system Lord Jesus leaders and guidance and help us to understand Understand Lord that how children's are how kids and father go so that we can minister them Lord just according to their age according to their Emotions according to their understanding father God we submit ma'am to your mighty hand God and all the students to your mighty hand in Jesus's name we play Thank you Abina's Okay, so on Wednesday we began looking at the developmental needs of teens ages 13 to 18 years and We looked at what to expect basically teens are you know, they're growing up. They are beginning to challenge the The rules of authority figures, whether it's in their homes with their parents teachers or You know, whoever they are relating to because they just want to You know Go by doing things You know based on their own values what defines themselves what they feel comfortable with what they think is right what? They feel is you know, they need to do Rather than what people's opinions is because now they're beginning they have shaped their own moral values they're thinking their opinions and They just want to implement what they feel they think what they value and what their opinions are You know, they they listen to other people's opinions some of them, but some of them can argue on it sorry, but You know, even if you tell them to do something they will Kind of do a part of what you have said, but then they will go back to doing you know exactly what they feel and they think is right and What? You know makes them feel comfortable What defines their comfort level and their feelings and thinking and opinions rather than what other people think because they basically beginning to live independent They want their own independence. They want their own freedom and They'll do anything to fight against anyone or anything that comes against their own independence and their own freedom we stopped at that Last class We said that, you know, we looked at this point as well that they begin to develop Their capacity to think in much broader terms. That's why in school, you know, during this this Season of their life. They're learning Theorism's they're learning proofs. They're you know, they're trying to You know do practicals on their own, you know, whether it's chemistry physics bio, you know Practicals so that on their own they're trying to invent things they learn They're learning things on their own this they kind of connect The dots, you know of what they're learning into broader terms They're trying to understand things in in a broader term. They're trying to put things Connecting so that they can understand it in the holistic way in the way that it exactly, you know appears or seems or Is relevant to them. They also find, you know, they find it easy to Understand abstract ideas. That's why there's a lot of theorems and proves proving things which They are learning and they're trying to do on their own It's all because you know, they the way of that You know, the education in school The way they're learning the way they're taught in school now, it's they're not spoon fed anymore, you know, they have to Write their own answers. They have to prove their own Prove the sums or you know, the maths sums that they do the children's the proofs that they have to do in in mathematics and Also, you know That is kind of broadening their understanding of things and way to connect things And hence, you know, when we are teaching them, we need to get them to also try to connect the dots when it comes to like, you know Old Testament prophecies how it's fulfilled in the New Testament to seeing how God's ways are Talking about the history and the culture of the Old Testament how to Understand scripture in the context of its In the literary understanding in the cultural setting historical setting Because they're able to connect things that able to understand it in in much broader terms they can also You know, see many things in the world from a new perspective You know, they're able to understand they're able to reason. They're able to see things through very clearly. So, you know, they're able to understand that You know, their parents are You know, are not perfect they have their own problems and failings and This is one reason why they want to make their own Statements that you know go by what they feel and think is right because they think their parents are also You know, can be wrong at times. They also have their weaknesses. They also have their problems and their own failings And hence, you know, it's okay for me to experiment and do things on my own And also it when it comes to church as an institution, you know schools and the government that You know That is there in their own city or in their country. They're able to see the failures in all of these institutions and structures and You know, and they also come to know that they're not dependable And hence they're looking for even as they're looking for independence and freedom They're looking for people You know, who can be right who can teach them the right things do the right things at the same time and Lead them in the right way. So it's a good time to get them connected with God because God is perfect You know, he's He's unchanging He's you know, his ways are all right and perfect So even as they live in this world, which is so much of imperfections. They're seeing faults. They're seeing People and government structures and institutions are not dependable even to the extent that their own You know parents have their own weaknesses, you know, we can connect them to this one Person who is God and who they can connect to, you know, who is unchanging who's You know, who is Who is perfect who is good and also to his word that is infallible that has no mistakes no errors I know, you know, we can't find any fault in God's word because it is his word So these two constants when we You know kind of Introduced them to it and kind of get them to be dependent on it. It will help them in the longer You know season of life that they're going to venture into and also in the season where they're learning that okay in spite of things around Them not being very perfect and dependable, you know, they can depend on God and they can depend on his word So these two things that you can, you know, highlight and teach them and Get them to see clearly. They also are able to see themselves as separate individuals and You know So, you know, they know they have their own uniqueness. They have their own ways of thinking ways of doing things and that is why if you kind of correct them if you kind of You know, tell them what to do. They can be very sarcastic. They can be very criticizing They can if you point out their faults, they can even point out your faults and tell you what you have not done how you are not correct so it's it's very important as People who are ministering to this age group that we are watching our own lives very very closely our actions How we behave how we relate to them what we are saying how we are dressing what we are doing all in line with You know with scripture and also it's not contradicting what we are teaching what we are standing for our faith and What we are doing, you know, so they can also see through that, you know as a teacher who's teaching God's word you live by it you you go by God's word and They can depend on you. They can trust on you and they will be able to you know, they'll be willing to come and Share things with you. It's also very emotionally Turbulent phase, you know where they can get very very moody because of their They'll have a lot of mood swings because of the hormonal changes So if they're not very interactive in class, they're not listening. They are, you know Uh, uh, they don't seem very, uh, excited about what you're teaching or they're not Participating in what you have you want them to participate in then, you know, basically you need to know that You know, it's because of the hormonal changes the mood swings Uh, maybe you need to help them out with that get them to see that it's okay to feel the way they are Uh, but not just get confined to their feelings Um, but to get out of it and to just participate, uh to To get involved in things that are happening around them So we can learn to help them Segregate their own feelings keep them aside. Uh, at the same time, you know, how they can You know, given their best they can They can participate in things you can get involved in things and helping them to know that It's just part of their whole Physical changes that are happening and emotional changes, but uh, it should not get the better of them That's going to help them, you know, also Understand that, uh, you know, it's okay to feel sometimes down, but you know, they need to study they need they can come to church Um, uh, they can even worship God even if they they they are not feeling Right emotionally they're feeling very moody. They're feeling very down. It's okay to worship God It's okay to read God's word because sometimes we feel that, you know When we are feeling down and feeling depressed. We don't feel like worshiping. We don't feel like Reading God's word. We don't have anything to do with God's word Or with God himself or praying, um, but it's uh, you know, it's a good time to teach them that You know, we can come to this place where we can leave our feelings aside What we are going through just, you know Irrespective of how we're feeling just worship God Pray read the word because that is going to You know a change the way we are feeling and thinking just lift us up Lift us out of that depression those that moody moody ness suicidal feelings feelings of Not being loved Or cared for Feeling that they are not important. They're not valued All of these things can be subtly put in even by the devil so we can teach them You know how to Lay aside their feelings or handle their feelings And also look at God's word worship Come to church And when they do, you know the change that happens within them The way they their feelings are just Moody ness their depression is just lifted up And they can just feel peace. They can feel a sense of release. They can feel a sense of You know hope and encouragement So they will learn that church is a place where they can come with all their packages and they can go back You know, just feeling refreshed strengthen in the Lord Knowing that they can feel encouraged they can get answers to their problems and also prayer and Reading God's word of worshiping can just lift up their spirit man and can get them going in A life so it's a good age to you know, get them to Learn all of these things which can help them in the future But if you just let them be like they are, you know, uh, then they're going to give into their feelings the their The feeling their feelings is going to get the better of them And it's going to kind of be a hindrance for them even in the future but when we're teaching them, uh, how God's word and praying and worshiping and just fellowship Fellowship with fellow believers in church is going to bring about a transformation and uplifting of their emotions And the spirit man, uh, it will have a lasting impact and also will help them to depend on God and connect in times of brokenness and pain and depression, okay, uh, also the You know their friend groups You know is Becomes very very important to them what their friends say What is important for their friends the way they address the the friends culture in that group that they have they feel very very You know, it's very important for them to feel part of a of a group where they feel identified. They feel valued They feel important So, you know, uh, you can see them in gangs in groups And you know, um their relationship with their peers is very Important for them. They share more with their friends Because they feel their friends understand them, uh, you know, we're not contradict them. For example, you know, if If a child comes to school or teenager Comes to school or comes to children's church and very sad. So the friend says hey, what happened? You're looking very sad and down. Hey, my you know parents Shouted at me this morning. Why did they shout at you this? I just wanted to stay back home. I didn't want to come to church You know, I wanted to finish my project or I have a test tomorrow and you know, I wanted to study And they said no church is important. You should have finished this on saturday You should plan things ahead They gave me a big lecture and I'm I'm so irritated, you know, and their friend will not say hey What your parents said is right, you know, you should plan ahead. You should think god is important The friend will identify with them. Say, yeah, you know, I don't know why these parents don't seem to understand what we are going through You know, um, uh, we have so much of project work. They didn't have project work where they were in school. They don't understand Um, blah blah blah and uh, so you know the the friends are kind of Going alongside with them And identifying with them. They're not helping them see through in a positive way But if if you ask them as a teacher, hey, what happened? Why are you looking so down and they'll say this and that and You know, uh repeat to you what I just said Then you will say, um, I think, you know, uh, uh, it would have been nice if you what did you do on saturday You know, I went out here or they're shopping You should have done it, you know, so that you can come to church And uh, you know, we have something exciting in children's church today I have an exciting class for you and it's like, oh, no, please. Why did I ever say say this to this lady? I mean, I she's going to preach again to me. I should have been realized, you know, so, um, uh, Basically their peer groups are someone who identify with what they're doing go alongside with them and encourage them in their own, uh, kind of Situations because they're going through the same thing. They're not able to understand things In a broader sense. Um, so, you know, the peer groups are very important for them, but we need to help them also, um You know build good relationships outside their peer groups with, uh, you know You as a mentor or with some older adult who they can connect with who they can mentor with see them Help them see things in a more clearer way, you know In a in a way that is right in the way that will help them think right and do things in a right way, uh, but in spite of, you know, uh, these teenagers having a lot of Issues with their parents disagreements arguments And like I said, you know, tom and jerry that show that's happening at home day in and day out But their family is still, uh, their strongest support system So for an adolescent for a teenager, their family is still a very strong Support system is still depend on their family still still fall back on their family so good age to help them to Understand their relationship with parents do a lot of teen sessions with them This age group. It's important to teach them even from the bible But also do teen sessions, uh, which will help them see through the challenging areas that they're going through See the worldview see the Biblical view what god is saying help them to understand things with clarity Which will help them go through adolescence You know in a in a smoother way In a very exciting way in a very nice way and also help them In the future so, you know talking about their relationship with family Is is very very important Okay, what you can do, uh, how you can help them, you know, because they want to do things on their own terms their own have their own rules, uh, you know Do what they like what they feel? It's good for this age group when you begin A session with them, you know in the beginning of the year when you're connecting with them Just lay down some rules. Don't say hey, these are the rules, you know, like the 10 commandments Don't dictate to them You have the rules the back of your mind You just tell them hey as a class what are the rules you think? We should you know go by which will help us, you know, just have a good time Together to put things in perspective. So everybody's in sync. Everybody's on the same page. Everybody's on the same note So you're not saying that hey, we're going to have this rule so that, you know, we function properly But you know just saying that it helps us better To do things to understand things to know where we are And to guide us in the course. So if you put things in a very Nice way that you know, they'll they'll be able to relate to you But you say hey, let's put some rules down. They're not going to like it So you need to change your terminologies with them Um And get them to discuss things, you know slowly bring out your rules They will have their own but uh, you discuss why you're saying what you're saying Have them to see things discuss with you and then lay those rules and you know, it's good Once in a while to Retreat those rules if somebody breaks it, uh, you know, it's a good Time to get them after class to just speak to them Don't do it in in the front in in front of everybody because that will be very You know demotivating for them It'll kind of put their self image self value very low Because they like to be Recognized as individuals as adults treated like adults So good to speak to them after class and say hey remember this rule You know, you're not abiding by this rule. Is there anything that you Don't like about this rule and things like that discuss with them. They will come around, you know They're not so arrogant and stubborn that they will not follow it They will come around and they will know and they will just abide by it don't make fun of or criticize their The way they dress their clothes or their personal belongings If you have to talk to them about it, you know Do it in a fun way, but do it in a very encouraging way Uplifting way, uh, which will help them to change and not get them, uh, you know to do things that are even worse keep talking to them Even if you don't if you don't get, uh, Sentences or you know long sentences or answers or you just get one word answers Just keep talking to them. Sometimes they'll just say if you ask them something they'll say, yeah, I don't think so Okay, no Yes, you know, uh, I don't think it's right You know, I don't feel that ways. I don't think what you're saying Applies to everyone at the max. They will just keep giving you these You know one word answers or just you know one line answers But probe into it, you know, get them to discuss get them to Save what they are really thinking because sometimes they think it's just cool to say Yeah, okay, you know, I don't think it's right. I don't feel this way I don't think what you're saying is right Uh, because they think it's cool to say it and uh, they feel that, you know, okay They are in control of things. Uh, they at this, you know, bringing for their independence So I say, okay, great, you know, uh, why do you think uh, what I'm saying is not right If you ask them, they would really not be able to think through they wouldn't haven't even thought of it You know, they would not be able to articulate They would just have said it because they just want to feel cool in front of their group And their friends and that is their lingo that is their style You know, uh, but get them to see things Understand things speak it out Discuss with them, which would just be able to help them Also understand god's word in a deeper sense under understand why god gives us rules why he lays down rules for us and Uh to see, you know, god's perspective in what he's saying So that when they understand god's perspective, they're also learning to see other people's perspective Uh and learn from their perspective and not say only what I think what I say what I feel is Right, okay, uh be pa Be as positive and encouraging as possible with them But you know the same time don't agree with everything they're saying which is wrong You know, you need to be honest speak the truth in love you know and You know, just say things sometimes you some things have to be set straight In a very honest way in a very forthright way But also in a very positive and encouraging way notice small achievements that they make You know, just Appreciate them encourage them applaud them for it. It just spills their self image and self value Listen to their viewpoints and opinions get them to speak out their viewpoints and opinions Sometimes they don't know why they're saying yes. No. Yeah. Okay. I don't feel this way and all that But get them to think through You know raise up various questions so that they're able to think through And share their opinions give them an opportunity to reply You know all and participate in the discussions that You are having with them, okay okay, so that is very shortly and briefly about Teens 13 to 18 year old We just need a lot of prayer support for this age group a lot of Wisdom of God to grace of God To speak to them relate to them and help them out because it's a very turbulent time of the of their Growing stages of their years of their life and if they you know go through this teenage phase in a very Positive day in a very nice way uplifting way It will just make them very strong Uh individuals know impacting the kingdom of god So any questions Regarding developmental needs of teens Any questions anyone has No questions Okay, there are no questions. We will move to the Different types of learning the learning styles of children This can also apply to us as adults So i'll just present the slide Just give me a second. Please. I'll just Okay We look at the learning styles of Of p children and this can also apply to us as as adults You know children learn through their five senses And our five senses are primary ways You know through which information goes to the brain So it's good to use All of these five senses or the most that you can use You know In your teaching in it or through teaching activity, whatever so that it can You know apply it to children in different Stages of their learning and their learning style. So what are the five senses To which we receive information Or through which we learn what are the five senses? One is seeing Okay, that is using the eyes Um another one is hearing using the ear Then another one is touching using the skin or the hands And feeling feeling yes, then we have I think Testing using the tongue And I think smudging using the nose. Yes. Yes. Yeah Thank you. Charles. Thank you, uh, kennedy as well. Uh, so our five senses is uh, you know through hearing Seeing uh, you know by touch or smell and Um taste okay, so when learning when the learning activity that uh or our teaching Appeals to two or more senses than uh, you know more learning happens But if it happens just through one just like you know children are just hearing everything that you're saying There's no activity. There's no seeing. There's no touch. There's no smell You know, uh learning happens but not You know in the fullest sense. So, you know when learning activity appeals to two or more senses more learning happens And when you use multiple senses, uh, you know, you reduce uh boredom in children And when you reduce boredom, you know, uh, you actually reduce behavior problems So you'll not have children behaving fighting talking disinterested just falling off to sleep Uh, because you're using uh more than one sense to uh, you know relate to them to teach them And uh, they will be listening. They will be excited and learning will happen in the fullest and the holistic sense, okay, usually, you know, uh, uh, we we don't use a smell and taste activities Um, uh, these are least used. Um, uh, you know ways of learning But it can be most effective when you use these two as well Because there are children who learn to smell and uh, uh taste So even when you as you use all of these five senses, uh in your teaching activity, um, you know The result will be a great amount of learning that Has happened in a child a child will also be able to recall things And they will also be excited to go and uh, you know, put into practice apply What they have learned so we'll uh, go You look at each one in a little bit more detail Children learning learn by hearing so learning happens by here By hearing and these kind of learners are called as auditory learners You know, uh, so how do children learn by hearing? When you're speaking you're narrating the story Not just using words, but also, you know, you could use Recorded music in the background. Uh, you can use sound effects, you know, like for example When Barty miss, uh, you know, he he nobody was helping him to go to Jesus and suddenly, you know, uh, He didn't know what to do. He this was his only chance and then he thought of an idea and wherever he was standing, you know, he just He said, you know, you can just say he said, uh, uh, you know, Jesus son of The most high god have mercy on me But you can even use it with a lot of voice modulation and expression and you can scream and you can shout and say Jesus son of the living god have mercy upon me, you know So just, uh, you know using a different kind of sound effects Uh, voice modulation You can even use videos that, uh, you know, um, uh, that Can narrate, uh, the various bible stories But ensure that it's it's lined with what the bible says because some of the videos are not from the right sources Singing, uh, you know, uh When you're teaching them a memory verse you can put it in song Uh, you can use this as lyrics put music to it to sing. Um Some of the stories are also in song version. So you can sing it You can also read out in a very dramatic way. You can narrate the whole story in a very dramatic way And that will help children who, uh, you know, learn by hearing Using puppets when you use puppets as, you know, voice modulation for different characters Quiz games, you know, uh, because you are speaking the children are speaking different Children are giving their answers and also using a musical instrument. So all of these children Learn through song to worship to different kinds of Ways that you can narrate the story Sound effects you can get them to also, you know, do sound effects even as you're narrating The story you can tell them when I'm saying this part of the story, you know, this is a sound effect You should have like I I I said, you know, I think last week or week before last when you're narrating the Jesus In the boat with his disciples and they were facing a storm So you can talk about how the thunder and lightning and, you know, the wind was blowing So, you know, you can get them to, uh, you know, uh, do all of these sounds It'll be exciting for them. It'll also keep them attentive and, you know, because they're participating and Children who are auditory learners will learn very very well. Children also learn by, um A scene and they're called, uh visual learners, okay Um, so you can use Pictures you can use puppets. You can use flannel of figures, you know, final graphs You have this final board with just very soft, uh, baby like, uh Plot material that is there and then you can just get you stick and you're saying, uh, the story, you know, uh, You put the background you put the mountains of the tree and you know, Jesus and Zach is on top of the tree and all of those pictures are available. So as soon as you just take these Uh, uh pictures and put it on that board, it'll just stick there and, you know, children learn by, uh, By looking at even these panel graphs is very exciting Very creative colorful. Uh, you can also use videos You know, you can even mine things, you know, just, um Use instead of just using words you can even do actions gestures, you know, uh, which can be very very exciting for them You know, just add out how Bartimius was Walking to the cloud and how he fell down And how people got angry and pushed him aside and you know, or, uh, Zach is You know, quickly climbing up the tree and then, you know, he just hiding in uh in the branches and, um, you know When suddenly Jesus came and stopped there and Zach, yes, you know, his heart Skipped a bead and he was wondering why Jesus stopped at that tree. Did he has seen him? Somebody's pointed out Saying that's hey, look Zach is there and Jesus I think you need to minister to him and you know, Zach is just covering himself fully with all of those leaves and those branches So just sometimes, you know, uh, just miming acting out those things Drama get the children to enact after you have narrated the story smaller children would love Doing this not the older children But you know, you can uh, you can give a various for older children, especially teenagers You can give them various Scenarios or live situations or you can just come up with the situations and get them to enact two groups Enacting in different ways. They're able to see each other's perspective The difference in perspectives that can arise from one situation Which they will enjoy doing a real life You know enacting of situations rather than just acting out Bible stories. You can even use object lessons or You know use different objects like Jesus used you said look at the mountains the lilies of the field The birds of the air, you know, the sparrow that was there And I'm sure after Jesus went, you know, um, all of what he taught Came back to people's memory when they saw the farmers sowing the seed when they saw the mountain, you know It might have activated their faith You know, when they saw the fish, you know, the miracle that he did the sparrows the lily of the field The grass would have reiterated all of those stories. So even Jesus Even as he used parables, but he used a lot of objects to communicate different truths Which would help people, you know, remember what he You know taught them because they didn't have the manuscripts like we have the bible today to just read through They just went by what they had heard they'd listen and what was registered in there mind, okay, you can also do demonstrations For example, if you're teaching them about the parable of the sewer, you can have a tray with mud and that you can have good soil you can have You know, you can have A small place where you put the rocks you can have thorns there And the children who like to learn by touch they can touch the thorn they can touch the mud the soil the seed You know, they can touch the rocks because they're learning to that And children who learn by seeing You know, can just look at it and then, you know, they're visualizing how the farmer is throwing the seed You throw the seed and some is falling on that tray and good soil some is on the rock and you know So it's very exciting for our children also demonstration. We did a very powerful way of demonstrating you know During the length period nearing to Good friday, you know what jesus went through. So we have these different stations of the cross And one station we had was in a in a big hall. We had one place where you know the we We kind of Displayed what would have happened in the last supper, you know We had a table and we had small plates and a Jar, you know for the wine and just you know Bedding down and pillows so that the children can come and sit down there And then talk about the last supper what jesus did So that was the first station the next station was the paratorium or the playditorium Where jesus was taken and he was beaten and a crown of thorns was placed on his head So we have a we get a wooden stick and we just keep it there. It's a It's a very um a place where that station was empty just had the stick, you know, and we made a Crown of thorns and children actually put their hands on the thorn And we just talked about what jesus went through there Um All the events that happened and they were able to feel you know The pain what jesus would have gone through what he went through and also just you know, bring back to memory the whole Events around jesus's crucifixion and then we had Another station where we had the garden of gethsemane. So we put a lot of plants over there and You know how jesus you know flower pots and plants and everything and You know jesus with his disciples just You know praying uh what jesus did there in the garden of gethsemane And then we had the last station which was uh, you know the sufferings of the cross we had a cross And then we had a bucket with the red water. We had put food color in that And we had paper and pencil Or pen and you know, we talked about how jesus was crucified what why he was crucified what happened during crucifixion What jesus did for us on the cross and then you know, we talk about how he took our sins And so we get them to write their sins Um, and you know, uh all their sins. Uh, we don't let anyone read it You know and ask god for forgiveness and just you know When they asked for forgiveness take that the paper and put it in that bucket of red water symbolizing the blood of jesus And uh, you know, uh, we tell them now your sins are all washed away. You know jesus's blood cleanses your sins So it was a very powerful Demonstration of everything that took place during uh, you know, uh The crucifixion and the events around that and it just uh, you know, uh Many children we see we saw them in the end. We had the lord supper after that And uh, we got them into a time of uh, you know, uh, rededicating or you know, accepting jesus the lord and savior Just see that uh, such a powerful impact on the lives of children. Many of them, uh, you know, are crying They gave their lives to jesus and many of them resubmitted their lives too So you know, you can do various things that will demonstrate You know, uh, rather than just doing, you know, the whole uh, birth narrative Good to do even this because this has a far-reaching impact in the lives of Uh, children also for learners a story where you know, uh, where you're teaching them through, um, you know Uh, you can create visuals while telling the story You can just draw it on the board or just paint a picture for them in their minds tell them No, it was like this. I remember when I was in uh, a kid, um, you know, um, uh, during the vbs, uh, we had uh, this You know one person who was talking to us and he he got the story of uh, he was supposed to narrate to us This uh, the the story of how jesus so You know fed the five thousand the five loaves and two fishes and he was like, oh, i'm speaking to Preteens and they all know the story. So, you know, how am I? Going to make it more relevant and he started off the story and we didn't know till he You know, at least for about 15 20 minutes into the story that it was actually he was narrating to us The whole story of the five loaves and two fishes of jesus feeding the five thousand. He said how this young boy was you know, he was uh Almost your age a preteen and every time he had a summer holidays He would go to his grandparents farm and he always, uh, you know, uh, so He was uh, you know one thing to go to the mountains just near that mountain to see How things are there to just have a feel of going at that mountain And every time his grandparents said no, he was very young too small They were too old to walk him up right up that mountain But his his grandmother said, you know, when you uh, come to uh, you know, when you're 12 13 Your teen I will allow you to go there So it was he just celebrated his 13th birthday was waiting to go to his grandfather's grandmother's farmhouse because you know, he wanted to go on this exciting adventure trip past the fields to the mountain and then you know, he goes and then You know to cut the story short. He says how You know, it was his day when he his grandmother said, okay, you can go and she packed the small Tiffin box with for him and sent him off early and said don't spend too much of time You know come back by evening and then he went and he was looking at the birds and the you know The stream and just touching the cold water and it was so exciting. He painted this whole pitch I still remember it even after 20 25, you know, 20 years of my life And then, you know, he talks about um How he goes near this mountain and he is wondering Where all this crowd of people have come. How come so many people near this mountain? It's it's like, uh, you know, there are no homes here. People don't live here. But why So many people walking towards this mountain and it was you know, quite alarming and shocking for him So he said, okay, let me also go and see and then he climbs up the mountain Just follows the people and then he sees a man sitting on the rock and he's talking to these people and everybody is listening to him And even then we didn't register in our minds. It was you know, Jesus and all that and then, you know, it was getting very late and Suddenly some men stood up and said anyone has any food here And then suddenly Tommy remembers that he has his grandmother's packed food He was so excited. They didn't have time to eat and then he gives this and you know Then he says it was five loaves and two fishes and and my gosh, it was such a way You know, he painted that whole story for us so exciting Such a creative way, you know, I thought he was just the best storyteller in the world And I still remember that it's The way he painted it is we were like actually doing it following it like a movie We were watching it or we ourselves were in that field, you know, going towards that Mountain so that's how we can even paint that whole story made it very visual for Children get children learned by touch So, you know You know, you can see some children constantly fidgeting Moving around they have to be playing with their pencil eraser the table moving the table or moving their legs or their body And again, sometimes irritate us as teachers, but it's basically, you know, they're not able to sit still they learn by touch, so how can we You know, get children to learn by touch, you know, we can put some things that is related to the story in their hands Or give them something in the story to hold on to and interact to So for example, if you're talking about, you know, creation And Jesus separated the waters about the waters below you're talking about how these lights cross the red sea You're talking about the flood or the baptism of Jesus You can just have some water in a bucket or in a mug or, you know In a bowl and just get these children who love to touch water Not everyone would, you know, they would just sun and they would be listening and it'll it'll it'll kind of you know You know stick in that memory If you're talking about, you know, how Stephen was toned, you know, how The the rocks turn into bread, you know, when Jesus was tempted How Satan said, you know, I'll turn the stones into bread Also about how David went to Kim Goliath. He took five smooth stones So you can have stones you can bring it to class You can just put it in the hands of these children even as you're narrating the story They're just fidgeting with it, but they're just learning. It just reiterates Their learning and also helps them to listen and understand also when you're talking about You know creation or Moses, you know, put in the riverbanks You can put grass in their hand When you're talking about the wise and a foolish builder just put sand In their hand, you know, or you're talking about how Jesus the bread of life how he You know, multiplied the five loaves of Bread, you know, you can just put bread in the children's hand Jesus feeding the 5000 Or when you're talking about Jesus our good shepherd or, you know, David how he became a shepherd to the king You can put a stick in their hand Or bandages you can give them bandages when you're talking about the parable of the good Samaritan Tons when you're talking about the parable of the sore or about Jesus's crucifixion The you know, you can put seeds in their hand when you're talking about the parable of the sore and the seed Talking about Jesus's triumphal entry you can put give them palm branches When you're talking about the food of the spirit, you can give them different foods in their hand You can also, you know, when you're talking about Adam and Eve the first sin you can also put, you know, give them fruit in their hand. Okay, so children who learn by sorry children who learn by Touching would, you know, feel very very excited when you do this. Okay We'll continue in the next class about the different other different learning styles anyone has any questions any questions Okay, no questions If there are no questions and we'll end class. Thank you all for Joining class today And we'll continue with this on our Wednesday. Thank you everyone