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"Ministering to NeuroDiverse Kids"

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A Few Highlights of Recently Updated and New Posts at Rotation.org

• The "Live Like That" Good Samaritan music video: a young person sees another young person from their church acting in Christ-like ways toward others and decides they want to "live like that." View and discuss, then make your own video!
• Cain and Abel -- two new posts: One is a game about Anger and Anger Management, another recommends kid-friendly videos.
• Adam and Eve "press conference" skit with discussion.
• The 7 Bags of Creation -- a storytelling demonstration or children's sermon.
• "Day Zero" in the Creation Story -- a thoughtful art project and a video (updated).
• Jonah - Three videos, including an animated song in the style of Harry Connick, Jr.
• A Ten Commandments science experiment demonstrating "why we have rules" and the concept of "obedience."
• Psalm 8 music-videos - great discussion starters!
• Member Meghantoo offers an excellent video with a simple animated telling of the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders, accompanied by a great activity: painting a house on a rock!
• Our Advent Forums were updated and improved by our Content Team this past year!
  
  

Creative teaching methods and materials help students learn, want to return, and retain what we taught them. That's why Rotation.org's Bible Story Forums are organized by art, cooking, games, drama, video, music, movement, and special teaching resources like software/apps.

Regarding "Screentime" and Bible Apps for Kids

Today's concern about "children's screen time" isn't just about quantity, it's also about QUALITY. There is a difference between the frivolous and senseless videos and apps many kids mindlessly play, and apps and videos that teach God's story or are otherwise educational.

Here are three very good Bible apps for younger and older children you can confidently recommend to teachers and parents. They are ecumenical, free, have no in-app purchases, and no advertising. They remember where kids have left off and award participation. They can be used in class on tablets --including one tablet connected to a larger screen; and all three are great at-home resources, too. Available for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. Look for them in your device's "app store."

1. Superbook Bible App for Kids
   52 downloadable fully animated Bible story videos. Also includes Bible games, the entertaining GizmoGo! episodes, the NIRV audio Bible, and more.  Parents can track progress. Available in dozens of languages and Bible versions. Regularly updated.
   
   
2. "You Version" Bible App for Kids
   41 narrated, modestly animated Bible stories for young children with a closing question and coloring activities. Parents can track progress. Available in dozens of languages. Regularly updated.
   
   
3. SunsCool Bible App for Kids
   We've reviewed this one extensively and recommend it for Sunday School use, as well as home use. 170+ Bible story presentations with educational follow-up activities. Four age-levels to select from. NIV. Remembers which stories and activities you've completed or left incomplete. Regularly updated. Has a Windows version in addition to iPad/iPhone/Android.
   
   

Thank you for being part of Rotation.org's creative and unique resource ministry. As a volunteer-led, member-supported ministry, we count on people like you to contribute ideas as well as to our budget. Post your great ideas soon!  And if you haven't already become a Supporting Member, join today.

Your Rotation.org Volunteer Board,
Ian, Robin, Ron, Beth, Amy, Luanne, and Carol