What is "Rotation" Sunday School

We utilize the workshop rotation method to teach our children about Jesus and give them a strong foundation in the bible. We began using this method in September 2002 and we hosted a training workshop for churches across New England in January 2004 that highlighted this method. The students and the Parent staff at Bethany Covenant Church have both benefited from the rotation model.
The Workshop Rotation Model, also popularly known as WORM, focuses on teaching utilizing a variety of different methods that take into consideration the different ways we all learn. Some of us remember well what we say or read and write (verbal), some learn better when we are actively involved (physical), others are analytical and want to know how and why (logical). There are also those who are learn best when they interact with others (interpersonal), or when they are viewing, or creating something (visual). Then there are those who learn the most when the explore an idea or project independently (reflective) and those who remember well what was presented to them musically (musical). Each person learns utilizing all of these methods but have strengths and weaknesses. Workshop rotation model helps us to address the strengths and reduce weaknesses. One great benefit is how very few behavior issues have been seen at BCC since we began this program.
Utilizing this method we organize our teaching to use multiple workshops for learning a bible story. The same bible story is learned over a three to four week period but each week it is presented in a different format; drama, cooking, art, Science, storytelling, puppetry, games and drama are all used.. The story and the accompanying bible memory verse are emphasized each week to maintain a connection through the rotation.
Some of the rotations we have taught include Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Ruth, Gideon, Joshua, Josiah , Hezekiah, Miracles, Parables, The 12 disciples, The Resurrection, and the Christmas story using this method. Each week the students go to a different room depending on the rotation.

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One strength of this program is our Shepherd team. These committed volunteers devote one term to one year getting to know their “flock” of children. They make relationships that last long past Children’s Ministry and into youth ministry.