Kids want to jump and run and play and fidget.  How can we get them to listen to our lessons?  That's what we want to talk about today. 

Key Takeaways

We need to set realistic expectations for our children.  Expecting them to sit quietly and pay attention for 20 minutes isn't super realistic.  But there are other things we can do to keep them engaged.

Having multiple SHORT (5-10 minute) lessons can be more effective than having fewer long lessons.  And it adds up to be quite a bit.

You can use kids desire for movement to your advantage.  Have them act a story out, raise their hand when they hear a certain word, or simply have them march around while singing songs or talking about things.

There are a lot of resources out there designed for young children.  The Come, Follow Me primary manual is super useful.  As is The Friend.