<\/p>\n Admit it. You\u2019ve encountered these two, and are now curious about the rest of our list! Read 10 students every Sunday School teacher will recognize, and discover that, as Sunday School teachers, we have a lot in common!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n First off, a little business, we\u2019ll begin each student summary with an emoji – because what is more childlike than communicating using emojis \ud83d\ude42 Now, back to the task at hand, since we\u2019ve already given you two summaries in the introduction, all that\u2019s left is to finish the list. But as a <\/span>special<\/span><\/i> bonus for reading on, we\u2019ll throw in an extra line or two of insight for you.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Thanks for reading, and if you know a Sunday School teacher who could use a good laugh, or a little encouragement, be sure and share this article with them. At Sharefaith Kids, we are honored to partner with Sunday School teachers around the world who serve children of all kinds! And, if we\u2019re the right fit, we\u2019d love to partner with you. Be sure and check out our full library of fantastic Kids Bible Resources here<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"angel-1](\"https:\/\/www.sharefaith.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/angel-1.jpg\")
<\/a>Exhibit A – The Little Angel.<\/b> This vibrant child is one of the many reasons you LOVE serving in Sunday School. Like a sponge, they soak up every bit of your lesson and then with wide-eyes, tell you \u201cThanks!\u201d They love your teaching and you love them for loving your teaching. But be careful, these teacher\u2019s pets often struggle with trying to be perfect. It\u2019s important to let them know that we all, their favorite teacher included, make mistakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Of course, we can\u2019t forget – The Cryer.<\/b> With a heart so tender, it constantly teeters on the verge of a full-blown, tear-shedding, class-engulfing meltdown, this precious one always has your FULL attention. It\u2019s a scary thing to be dropped off in a room full of strangers, so can you really blame the tender-hearted for getting a little emotional? Make your room a welcoming, safe place and you\u2019ll get to experience one of life\u2019s great joys: watching the Cryer get dropped off with a smile on their face – excited to see you, their new best friend!<\/span><\/p>\n10 Students Every Sunday School Teacher Will Recognize<\/span><\/h1>\n
<\/a>Without further introduction – The Tornado.<\/b> This ball of tightly-wound energy has the potential to turn your perfectly organized classroom into chaos. And the worst part – they don\u2019t need a lot of time to do it. Physical activities are essential to harnessing their wild energy. Duck-Duck-Goose, Simon Says, pin the tail on Balaam\u2019s Donkey or any of Sharefaith Kids\u2019 amazing activities (shameless plug) can be employed to channel this force of nature. Sure, the Tornado energy can wear you down, but God made kids to be high energy – so it\u2019s best to embrace it! \u201cThe glory of the young is their strength\u201d (Proverbs 20:29).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>And then there\u2019s – The Quiet One.<\/b> It\u2019s always the quiet ones. What are they thinking when they look at you with those searching eyes? Why don\u2019t they ever raise their hand? O my gosh! What if they don\u2019t like you? But don\u2019t let these little ones fool you. Still waters run deep, and it is often that when you get to know the quiet ones, some of God\u2019s greatest treasures are discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Next up – The Carrier.<\/b> No, not the kind that\u2019s always trying to sneak off with your phone. We\u2019re talking about the runny-nosed, hacking-cough, fever-sweating sickness incubator that shows up around the start of school. Why are their illnesses so potent? Do they weaponize cold germs in their tiny bodies? Once inside your class, is full-blown outbreak inevitable? Though we may never get answers to questions like these, sick kids are no joke. As a responsible Sunday School servant, you owe it to the child, your class, and yourself to let a parent know if you think their child is too sick for class.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>With great caution, we present – The Hitter.<\/b> This pint-sized puncher is no joke. With the myriad of options available to express their anger, these kiddos choose a right cross! And as a teacher, is there anything worse than having to tell a returning parent that their child was hit? There\u2019s just <\/span>no<\/span><\/i> good way to do it. Kids like this are one of the reasons starting your class with clear student guidelines and expectations (no matter the age) is so important. Kids, like all of us, struggle finding healthy ways to express their emotions and need guidance. But be sure and show this child the grace you (in their little shoes) would want to be shown.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>You know him, you love him – The Jokester.<\/b> This future stand-up comic has the potential to bring uncontrolled hysterics to your class in a moment. And the thing you really hate? You\u2019re not immune. This crack-up doesn\u2019t care that you\u2019re in the middle of trying to explain the Holy Trinity; for some random reason, he\u2019ll quack like a duck and you\u2019ve lost it. Game over. You\u2019re rolling on the ground just like the other eight-year-olds. But who cares? We <\/span>need<\/span><\/i> to laugh more, the Bible says it\u2019s good for our health! <\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>And we all know – Too Cool for School.<\/b> This child reminds us of why parenting is so hard – transitions. Just when we think we\u2019ve got a kid figured out, they start to grow up and everything changes. Growth is a part of life. And just because a child suddenly thinks storytime is lame, it doesn\u2019t mean they don\u2019t need as much love as everyone else. Change is hard – we all know it. If anything, those kids who think they\u2019re all grown up are the ones who need an extra helping of your love and encouragement.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Hope you didn\u2019t wear anything nice, it\u2019s – Sticky Hands.<\/b> This messy child seems to have gotten more animal crackers on their hands than in their mouth. And worse – they won\u2019t keep those hands to themselves! They touch tables, chairs, walls, books and other children! And by the look of those two goopy animal cracker handprints on your new blouse…one just got you. Kids are messy, but we wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. Who doesn\u2019t like going home with glitter in their hair, glue on their jeans and a joy in their heart?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>Lock your child gates, it\u2019s – The Escape Artist.<\/b> How does she do it? Has she studied your movements and found the weaknesses? Turn your eyes for a moment and this little heart-attack can vanish into thin air. Through the gate, out the door, and make a break for it down the hallway before you\u2019ve even realized anything\u2019s afoot. She is the reason every Sunday School teacher needs backup. A volunteer, helper, deacon it doesn\u2019t matter – you can\u2019t be everywhere at once and Sunday School teachers need all the help they can get!<\/span><\/p>\n