I’ve been subbing for a Sunday School class -the 13 and 14 year olds. I told my husband (the Sunday School President) he HAS to stop getting me to substitute because I’m falling in love with every class I teach! Then they find the kids a “real” teacher and I’m kicked to the curb. I take consolation in my calling. I work with the Young Women, so I get to see the youth regularly.
I didn’t have time to prepare this lesson, but I got a last minute idea. I had them list on fat popsicle sticks what they learn at home. Then we built a house.
I have to say: I was REALLY impressed!
They thought of things I hadn’t thought of.
There were some repeats, and that’s okay.
After the house was done, I explained to the kids that the simple truths they all knew and had written on their sticks were largely unknown to most kids their age. I told them how the only thing we take with us when we leave this world is our knowledge and we learn most of what we should know at home. I listed most everything on the house out loud and they listened really well. 
Gosh, I love those kids.
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