Teaching about the Reformation is a rare opportunity for teachers to use historical significance (history) to connect today's students and their families back to the generations that rooted Lutheranism and to teach the very same lessons and beliefs to the generations of today.
How will you share with the non Lutheran teachers and non Lutheran families the central teaching of Salvation by Grace through Faith because of Jesus?
How will you celebrate in your church and Christian Day School?
This blog will offer many resources and ideas for education and celebration to get you started with your Reformation 500 planning!
Lutheran Hour Ministries offer many free educational resources for your school and church staff.
A wonderful video series titled a Man Named Luther is a great way to learn of the teachings and wayward traditions of the late Medieval Church that eventually sparked the Protestant Reformation.
In this 3 part series you will learn of Martin Luther as a 15th century Monk from Germany who broke ranks with the Catholic church.
In addition, viewers will see how the Reformation transformed European society and eventually left a profound impression around the globe
www.LHM.org and click on Study Resources.
Adult devotionals and children's story/sticker books are available from www.creativecommunications.com
Sticker books will not last long. Order soon.
Flat Luther is another resource from www.creativecommunications.com Flat Luther can travel much like the Flat Stanley . Send him to your churches and schools in other states with Reformation love.
Little Luther from Playmobile is a must have for the classroom and every church staff member desk.
In July of last year 34,000 were sold in 72 hours. Little Luther is available at www.amazon.com for 19.99
Another resource comes from www.cph.com .The Reformation Walk. Purchase the CD or the digital download for $39.99. Resources to create 10 stations for families to experience a Medieval walk through time are included. Reformation maps can be printed from the CD.
Reformation Walk sticker packets for the maps are available for purchase from www.cph.org. for 19.99. Each pack holds 10 sheets of stickers . Each sticker sheet has 63 of the same stickers. One pack provides stickers for 63 participants.
Save large pieces of cardboard for decorations. This entry way was created by drawing a brick pattern on large pieces of card board. Bricks can also be made using rectangle sponges and brown paint. Kiddos will love a draw bridge to walk across each day.
Pizza and bread stick boxes make great painted stones.
Start planning now to tell the story. Let's celebrate! Pass this history to the next generation! Reformation 500!
