This is an idea that works well when I’m planning my Sunday school curriculum. When you work together with your students and their families, you will find that the Sunday school attendance is improved and stays consistent.
At the beginning of the year, set up a meeting with the parents of all your students. Introduce yourself and explain your plan for the year, assuring parents that you plan to teach their kids valuable lessons while still letting them have fun. List the major themes you wish to cover during the year, such as the 10 Commandments, the Golden Rule, what prayer is and why it is important, how to use the Bible, the importance of going to church, etc. Ask for their suggestions and take their questions, making yourself available for consultation if they have any questions or concerns. Pass out your contact information and encourage parents to raise any and all issues with you. Ask parents for their help in teaching and their cooperation with homework assignments and sign-in sheets. Reiterate to them the importance of bringing their kids each week to maintain a schedule and keep Sunday School a focus of their week.
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