Now, back to the original question. How do you read aloud to children and keep their attention? I've developed a little acronym that helps me remember how to do this. It is SEE.
S - Slow enough
Some people tend to read too fast, and it is hard for the children to follow. You don't want to read so slowly that they fall asleep, either!
E - Enunciate
Pronounce the words clearly. Don't run them together.
E - Expression
This may be the most important of all. Don't read in a monotone. Use expression as you read.
You might want to tape yourself reading a story and listen to it. Sometimes we don't realize how we sound to others.
So read the text at a slow enough speed so that the children will hear the words, enunciate clearly, and use expression. Hopefully you'll be able to hear a pin drop in your class!
Jessica Gerald is a Christian wife, mother of two grown sons, retired elementary school teacher, and current Sunday school teacher of fourth and fifth graders. You may visit her website at http://preteen-ministry.blogspot.com.
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