Through Rotation Sunday School, children learn about Bible stories and themes through a variety of different experiences.
We are in our fifth year using the rotation Sunday school format and it continues to be popular with the children and teachers alike. Classes are led by teams of teachers who share the planning of lessons and activities for all age groups from nursery to adults. They are held between services, usually beginning at 9:45 a.m.
Rotation Sunday School is for children Pre-school through 6th Grade. They rotate through centers of drama, movie, computers, games and art.
In a rotational setting, the same Bible story or theme is taught for several weeks. Each week, learners rotate to a different learning station. The story remains the same, but the children encounter it in different ways in each station. Repetition is an important part of the rotation approach. The more ways children explore a story or concept the more it is reinforced in their memories. The variety of experiences keeps interest high throughout the unit. Teachers teach the same lesson, with age-level adjustments, for the length of the rotation. Rotational learning is exciting for students and teachers alike, as teachers teach to their strengths and students experience Bible stories in ways they learn best. Choices for workshops are video, cooking, drama, computers, art, science, or games.
