Follow the leader
This practical article by Sherry Koole uses the children's game "Follow the Leader" as a pedagogical tool to illustrate principles of Christian instruction and parental modeling. The author demonstrates how parents and teachers can engage young children in learning spiritual truths through active participation and imitation, emphasizing the importance of adults embodying the faith they seek to teach.
Previously in this rubric (Jan. 1, 2024) we looked at the life-long calling and privilege we have as Christian parents to instruct our children in the commandments, statutes, and judgments of our God (Deut. 6:1). We looked at the simple game of "Hide and Seek" and saw how young children learn the game after being given verbal instruction, observing others, and having hands-on guidance while playing the game. We also made spiritual applications to the lives of our children and young people,...
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