Summary of Auxiliary Training: Use the Outline for Sharing Time booklet to teach the 15 minute lesson each week during sharing time. Supplement these weekly lessons, as needed, by Church-approved materials. LOVE those you teach; teach by the SPIRIT; and invite DILIGENT learning by doing all of these things in every lesson:
- Identifying the doctrine
- Encouraging understanding
- Encourage application
We noted the changes in sharing time:
- It was a 30 minute period, now 15 minutes is designated for the lesson and 20 minutes for music. (Music can still be a part of the lesson too).
- There were class presentations once a month, now there are no monthly class presentations, but you may occasionally invite teachers and their classes to help you with parts of the gospel instruction.
- Fifth Sunday lessons will be a time to review previous lessons.
- Although not a change, remember when inviting guest speakers to participate in Primary, you should get the approval of your bishop or branch president before making the invitation.
We looked through the new 2010 Outline for Sharing Time with excitement over the changes in format. There are complete lessons, and some ideas for us to develop. There are teaching tips all through the booklet and pictures to show what an activity will look like. The images, and word strips will be available on-line. Remember to use The Friend and other approved materials listed on the side as we develop some ideas. We tried a few ideas from the music sections in the new booklet and took home buttons on strings to use with our units (see 2010 Outline for Sharing Time, page 15).
We talked about the Sacrament Meeting Presentation and went over how it should be developed throughout the year. We emphasized that it is under the direction of the Bishop or Branch President and that we should meet with the counselor who oversees primary early in the year to discuss preliminary plans. We obtain approval when plans are completed. Practices should not take time away from classes or families unnecessarily and visuals, costumes, and media presentations are not appropriate for sacrament meeting.
We are all looking forward to the new and excited about finishing up what we have been doing this year. The church has provided us with a wonderful resource to teach His children. Now we must dedicate ourselves to provide these beautiful lessons, prepare well and teach with the spirit.
- Jackie Bowen
