Teaching Guidance
General guidance to improve your teaching skills.
Accepting a Call to Teach 
You've been called to something scary. Can you do it? Asking the Right Questions…
Four no-fail questions for just about any lesson. Church Approved Resources
When you need to supplement, where do you get your materials? Creating a Spritual Environment
A feeling of spirituality should begin the moment the student enters the classroom. Part one of two. Does Your Calling Matter? 
You don't have a big, important job in the church? Does your work matter to anyone? Find Your Own Teaching Style
Don´t just imitate others-find a style that is right for you. Helping Your Class Feel the Spirit
Helps on how to Help bring in the Spirit during your lessons. I Hate My Calling!
You´ve been called to serve in the one job you always vowed you´d never do. Now what? I'm So Nervous!
Whether you are nervous to teach or give a talk, here are some steps on how to calm yourself.
Ideas for Keeping the Focus in Your Class
Some new ideas to make your classes enjoyable, get your audience involved and help them get the most out of the lesson no matter if you are teaching children or adults. Keeping Lessons Simple
When I first joined the church, I was puzzled by the simplicity of our chapels. In time, I came to understand and value their simplicity. I realized that with all distractions removed, the focus was entirely on the message being given. I’ve tried to take that into my lessons as well.
Lesson Preparation Checklist
New to teaching? This checklist will help you approach Sunday's lesson feeling calm and prepared. Lessons With Everyday Objects [offsite link]
A series of articles on creating and using object lessons. This is an LDS site with other useful resources for members. Mentoring a New Teacher
Team teaching allows an experienced teacher to mentor a new teacher. New Year, New Class
With a new year usually comes a new class. Plan ahead to make it the best year ever! Now Gimme Some Candy!!!
How to Incorporate the Human Senses in Order to Help Understanding and Remeberance of Your Lesson. Orienting a New Teacher
She´s never taught before and she´s nervous. As a leader, how will you help her prepare for her first day? Preparing a Personal Story for Telling
Sharing stories from your own life can add power to a lesson. Preparing to Tell Scripture Stories
The scriptures are a treasure of wonderful and powerful stories for telling. Learn how to prepare to make them bring your lessons to life. Questions for the Heart
Asking questions for the brain lets students share knowledge. Asking questions for the heart allows them to share testimony. Reading Scriptures in Class
Helps on Reading Scriptures in Class. Share Your Testimony!
Does someone need to borrow your testimony today? Make sure you offer it each time you teach. Teaching Without the Manual in Hand
Learn how to teach your lesson without reading from the book. It´s not as hard as you think Teaming With Others to Prepare Lessons
Do you need fresh ideas? Find a lesson-planning partner! The Manual or Inspiration?
Is it ever okay to deviate from the assigned lesson manual when we teach? The Power of a Story
The Savior knew that stories have the power to change lives. Learn why storytelling isn´t just for Primary. Trusting Your Teaching Ability
Sometime after the initial call is issued and before the first class begins is a stage commonly known as sheer panic. What can you do to begin seeing yourself as a teacher? Unexpected Teaching Moments
An unexpected question can make the gospel personal. Are you ready? Unify Your Auxiliary
Want to enjoy your calling in your auxiliary while being more effective at the same time? Then read on… Using a Substitute Teacher
You can't make it to church. Who will teach your class and how can you make it a positive experience? Visiting Teaching-Less and More
How to make the most out of your calling as a visiting teacher. We Interrupt This Lesson
While it is generally important to stay on topic, it is also important for
teachers to know when to get sidetracked. What's the Point?
Don´t get sidetracked by a great story or teaching method. Learn to teach lessons that stay with the purpose chosen by God and listed in the manual. When Class is a Disaster
It was the worst class I´d ever taught and I completely lost control of my students. How could I ever go back into that classroom again? Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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