Come Follow Me

As February has arrived, we hope you are beginning to love the new youth curriculum.

LDS.org has a featured article on the new curriculum.  Here is the link if you haven't had a chance to view it.  I especially love the tips and this one in particular resonated with me.

One of the best ways teachers can encourage participation is by asking thought-provoking questions. Trevor Atkison, a teacher from Idaho, USA, recommends teachers “prepare and ask inspired questions, then don’t be afraid of silence while the students think and the Spirit speaks. Once someone comments, others will follow.”

Tip: If all students aren’t immediately responsive, continue to be patient. It may take time for some youth to feel comfortable sharing their feelings in front of the class. 

As one young man who participated in the pilot program remembers, “The silence you hear when no one has an answer to say is good. … I’ve heard some of the best experiences from waiting a couple of minutes.”

We would love to hear how it is going for you.  What successes have you had?  Are there any concerns or questions about the curriculum?  Are you able to use the videos from the LDS website?  Have you felt the spirit as you have taught?  Please share in the comments.