I think that you can minister the Christian way of living through words but more in deeds and the way you are showing to the students. Let them know that they are beautiful, be loved, special
I know a saying: always testify of God sometimes use words

Exactly what I was getting at by being trustworthy and loving instead of "preachy"!
Our actions always speak louder!!

Na's resources are GREAT for teaching puppetry in schools!

Can I quote you on that? I'd love to list some positive feedback on the book/sales page to encourage purchases....

PS. Interesting discussion on religion in the classroom. I think I've said enough on the other thread (or possibly will add more as I've missed some replies since) that I can't add anything relevant here.

Smiley Can I quote you on that? I'd love to list some positive feedback on the book/sales page to encourage purchases...

Of course!! I have printed your book out to have as a resource example for teachers when I go to schools to do residencies. Hopefully it will result in some sales for you this year!

Thanks so much Lisa! I'm so glad to hear you're finding it so helpful you've printed it out. I'm hoping that when I have more time that I can really set to marketing it to schools, and feedback/reviews will be critical for that next step.

In light of the discussion here on teaching puppetry in schools, here is a link to my blog where I have video clips from the puppet making workshop I did at a Day Care Center this week.http://www.pocketsfulloffun.com/?s=news&m=permalink&x=-four-year-olds-puppet-performance

Just wanted to tell you a funny comment from the week at the day care work. One little girl asked me, "Are you a REAL person?" I guess when everyone kept calling me "The puppet lady" she was wondering about me!

Too cute!