Teaching Inspirement Ideas

Study (Know) Ideas:

Read and underline what stands out to you

Read and write down your favorite quotes, thoughts and questions as you go

Listen to the book and write down what stands out to you

Find a quiet place

Keep what you need in a bin, box or backpack to take with you wherever you plan to study

Make a study schedule for yourself and stick to it

Teach (Understand) Ideas:

Write a paper about the main point(s) you got from the reading

Write a poem

Present a skit

Make a Prezi or PowerPoint presentation (use it to guide you as you present – don’t just read it the whole time)

Present ideas on the whiteboard

Make a posterboard representation of what you learned

Build something (Legos, popsicle sticks, Minecraft, cardboard, etc) you learned about or that represents what you learned about

Draw a picture that has to do with what you learned

Make a speech

Play a song that represents what you learned

Bring an object lesson

Cook something that represents what you learned

Write a song about what you learned

Compare what you learned from your readings to something else you learned earlier at Vanguard or in another setting. 

Draw a Graphic Summary (don’t forget to include the application to your life)

Serve (Become) Ideas:

Listen to the promptings you receive as you read or teach and follow through

Write down your promptings

Remember that usually the best place to practice is with your own family