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.
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!
Talkative students can be a challenge—but also a gift. The goal isn’t to silence them, but to channel their energy into leadership. Hank shares how to guide them—without embarrassing or shutting them down.
Have you ever received a compliment that stuck with you for years? This simple classroom activity helps students experience that same lasting encouragement. Try it before a break or at the end of the year and watch it become a gift your students will treasure for years!
Even the greatest people faced setbacks—Martin Luther King, Jr. got a C in speech class! Struggles don’t mean you’re failing; they might be shaping you for something greater. Ganel-Lyn Condie shares why your challenges may end up becoming a sacred gift you can share with the world.
Right now, someone in your life feels alone. Maybe it’s a friend struggling with their faith. Maybe it’s someone who doesn’t feel included. Maybe it’s you. Luke 15 teaches us that Christ always goes after the one—and so can we. Carmen Herbert challenges you to look for the one and take action. Who needs you today? A simple invite, a kind message, or just showing up could make all the difference.
Being your best self isn’t about being better than someone else—it’s about choosing joy, focusing on the positive, and blocking out negativity. Becca Jackson reminds us that Satan wants to hold you back with self-doubt and discouragement, but God wants you to see your worth. So today, instead of focusing on what you lack, find what you love about yourself. Look for the good. See the sunshine. Your best self is waiting—it’s up to you to choose it.
Ever feel like it’s hard to fit in? Brooke Stone shares a powerful lesson she learned in high school—popularity and kindness are NOT the same thing. A study showed that the most popular kids and the most liked kids were completely different people. When Brooke decided to “kill people with kindness”, she left high school with more friends than she could count. So forget about being “cool”—focus on being kind. It’s the real key to building friendships that actually matter.
Have you ever watched a big race? The driver stands on the podium, but behind them is an entire team—the pit crew—who made the victory possible. That’s what it means to be part of Christ’s church. We’re not in competition—we’re here to lift, support, and encourage one another. Be a member of someone’s pit crew—cheer them on, help them refuel, and remind them that they’re not alone in the race.