Learning Approaches
"Do all children learn the same way?" This basic question is explored through discussions on learning styles (preferences), regarding learning environment, avenues of learning, working alone or with others, time of day, and movement. Check out suggestions for teaching a group of children who have differing preferences.. more >>

Spiritual Growth in Children
An intentional strategy for the spiritual growth of children in grades 1-6 can make a major difference in their adolescence. Dr. Aldredge provides four tips for your consideration as you develop such a strategy for your child and your church. more >>

Discipline and Behavior Issues
Every parent and teacher at some point faces opportunities to deal with behavior issues. Dr. Aldridge presents the pros and cons of three concepts of commonly used enforcement technique. Then he recommends the use of sanctions that may be a new idea for many parents and teachers. It involves getting children to think about their actions. He ends the article with an interesting discussion concerning rewards. Profound thoughts for guiding behavior in the 21st Century! more >>

About this resource
This resource is one of a series of five dealing with understanding the learner. This series includes: Understanding Today's Preschoolers: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today, Understanding Today's Children: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today, Introducing the 21st Century Teenager, Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today: Understanding Young Adults 18-24 Years, Understanding Today's Adults: 25 Years and Older

This resource is also available in Adobe Acrobat format which may be downloaded for individual use or use with a group.

Understanding Today's Children (pdf version)

A print edition is also available for $5.95. To order, call LifeWay Church Resources Customer Service (1-800-458-2772). Give the Customer Service representative the following information when ordering: Understanding Today's Children: Developing Tomorrow's Leaders Today (ISBN: 0-6330-1376-5)