by Dan Thomas

There is a real value in getting a sense of what
your students have comprehended and retained
from previous years so that you know what to
emphasize in the new learning year. You might
also have students who are new to your program.
You'll want to have a sense of what their faith
formation has involved in recent years.

Here are several ways of exploring what your
students know.

by Jeanne Heiberg

As long as you have 8-1/2” x 11” copy paper, you have the makings of fun and easy crafts you can use with your students to reinforce your lessons.

Make greeting cards for any occasion
Fold a sheet of paper in half, top to bottom. Then fold in half again, left to right. Hold with folds to the left or at the top; this is the “front” of the card. Design or decorate the front and open the card to write a greeting inside. Add more designs or decorations. You might even want to write on the back of the card “This card especially designed for you by …” and sign your name.

The Prize Box
Tina Klare

Congratulations to Tina Klare of Crescent Springs, KY, on being chosen as the August Idea of the Month winner! Tina won $100 for sharing how she uses the Prize Box as a way to hold her students' attention and encourage retention of the day's lesson.