![]() All you have to do is say something incredible! (No pressure!) Seriously, it’s not hard. The first A stands for Attention First you need the kids to pay attention. Honestly, I just teach this way automatically and didn’t actually appreciate the amusing accidental alliteration about it until I authored this article.) The “A+” Idea (Perhaps it should be called an A++ idea since there are three parts that all begin with A, but I digress. Whether you’re a dad, grandpa, teacher, or just someone who has lots of opportunities to talk with kids, you can do this too! I even have an A+ idea for using Creation to help kids appreciate and understand God’s attributes that might help you get started. It’s something I do with my own kids at bedtime, story time, playtime, or just anytime we happen to talk about planets, water buffalo, giraffe weevils, or any of the other cool stuff God created. Other times it’s a bit more intentional and detailed. Sometimes it’s just a brief mention as I’m teaching a Bible lesson or memory verse. I do this type of thing a lot when I teach kids. ![]() For instance, you could just tell kids God is powerful, but saying “God created massive dinosaurs with feet the size of refrigerators just by telling them to exist!” is not only more fun it also helps them realize and remember the truth that God’s power is incomprehensible. ![]() God did this on purpose! His creation helps kids (and adults) learn about and appreciate His attributes. ![]() The biggest, smallest, fastest, oldest, or even deadliest specimens capture their attention and meld into their memory. From lizards that run on water to luminescent sharks, we are literally surrounded by epic object lessons that will help kids discover and enjoy the majesty and power of Jesus! Most kids are fascinated by extremes in nature. ![]()
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