If your lesson starts weak, students tune out. If it ends weak, they forget. Hank shares tips on how to start with strength and wrap up with power that will help make your lessons stick.
Your class needs a strong heartbeat! Learn how to identify and use key students to build energy, engagement, and a positive classroom culture. Set them up for success, and the whole class will follow!
Getting students to arrive on time isn’t about guilt trips—it’s about creating a culture of consistency and accountability. Try these simple, positive strategies to encourage on-time attendance. Involving peers, starting on time, and reinforcing good habits can make all the difference!
When students feel encouraged instead of criticized, they’re more likely to change. Hank shares simple strategies that will help motivate your students to come on time—without making them feel bad about being late.
Mornings can be rough, especially for teenagers. If your early morning class feels like a room full of zombies, Hank shares some simple ways to bring energy back into the room!
The best lessons don’t just inform—they inspire. And inspiration starts with you. Find what excites you about today’s lesson, and let that enthusiasm carry into the classroom.
Most students don’t struggle with scripture because they’re uninterested—they struggle because they don’t understand the language. So if your students go silent after reading scripture, it’s not because they don’t care—it’s because they don’t understand! Hank shares a simple translation method you can use to help them engage with the text.
Too often, students read scripture like a history book instead of a guide to life. Hank shares a simple trick you can use to help them find meaningful principles every time they open the scriptures.
Great discussions don’t happen by accident—they start with great questions. Here’s how to ask the kind of questions that get your students talking and thinking.
Ever felt like you're the only one singing in class? This fun and easy trick helps students loosen up and actually enjoy participating in the opening hymn. Soon, they’ll be singing loud and proud!