When a student brings up a sensitive topic, remember: how you handle it teaches just as much as what you say. Learn how to respond with confidence—even when you don’t know the answer right away.
What do you say when a student tells you, "I just don’t get much out of the scriptures?" Not every student learns the same way—so why should scripture study be one-size-fits-all? Hank shares ways you can help them find a study style that works for them!
Cluttered slides kill attention. Stick to a clean design—one message per slide, simple backgrounds, and no unnecessary extras. When in doubt, remove distractions and focus on what really matters.
If you’re doing everything in your classroom, you’re doing too much! You can build a well-run classroom that will not only teach gospel principles, but also leadership! Hank shares how you can delegate meaningful roles to your students and watch your class begin to transform as they take charge of key responsibilities in class.
You don’t have to teach everything—just what matters most. Learn how to identify the golden thread that will make your lesson relevant and meaningful.
Your students are quietly asking, “Do I want the life you have?” They may forget the lesson you teach, but they'll always remember who you are and the way. you live. Remember, your life and personality may be the greatest message you share with them.
Imagine being handed a book written in a language you don’t speak and being told to “find a meaningful lesson” in it. That’s what scripture can feel like for many students! Here’s how to translate it so they actually get it.
If you want to dig deeper into gospel topics but don’t know where to look, these two websites can be game changers. One helps with scripture translations, and the other is full of scholarly insights.
Turn those days when you don't have time to prepare into an opportunity! This last-minute lesson idea helps students pull out key principles from the scriptures on their own.
When students know you care about them, not just their attendance or grades, everything changes. One of the most powerful ways to connect with them is simple: ask them to tell you their story.