MIDnet: Created to Create: Combining Worship and Art in the Classroom

After doing this elective class for the last six years, the outcomes are so much more. When middle school students spend quiet time with the Lord in this form of worship, they flourish in the most glorious way. more

Tags: Angelica Young, Elevation Station, Scripture Art

MIDnet: Debate with an Apologetics Spin

by Becky Talizin. Something to ponder — and debate in your own mind. Imagine debate experience before high school! more

Tags: Apologetics, Becky Talizin, Brad Alles, Debate, Fallacies, iDentity, LEA Convocation, Mama Bear Apologetics, MIDnet, Post-Christian America, Purpose, Truth

MIDnet: Restorative Justice: There is joy in making things right

Restorative practices can compel offenders to change because to remain recalcitrant places one outside of a healthy community, and children and adolescents need—more than ever—and want to belong. more

Tags: Ableism, Ageism, Human Life, Joy, Kevin Brockberg, Michelle Bauman, MIDnet, Racism, Restorative Justice, Sexism

MIDnet: How to Start an LJHA Chapter

I thought it was really cool knowing I wasn't doing this alone and that other students were excited and ready to start too. A couple days later, Mr. Schiemann showed us the certificate of membership. We were all in awe of how shiny and professional it looked. I remember thinking, “This is really happening!” more

Tags: Bethany Lutheran School, Caroline Creutz, Community Outreach, Denise Rice, Faculty Panel, How to Start an LJHA Chapter, LJHA, Lutheran Junior Honor Association, Mike Schiemann, National Junior Honor Society, Nehemiah 8:10, Parma Ohio, Student Executive Team, Veterans' Day

MIDnet: A Drama Club in Your Middle School

By Jeffrey E. Burkart. Middle school children have plenty of drama in their lives, but it isn’t always directed, focused on a goal, or aesthetically pleasing. Middle schoolers are in those transitional years of early adolescence fraught with the complexities of new and changing friendships, the need to “belong.” These are the perfect opportunities to start a drama club! more

Tags: Art Form, Drama, Jeffrey Burkart, Middle School, MIDnet, Parent Volunteers

MIDnet: Faith Comes Through Hearing

By Allison Seeliger. Teaching from a Christian biblical worldview is essential in Lutheran classrooms. Allison shares some ways that she has used to incorporate faith in the Lutheran language arts classroom. more

Tags: Allison Seeliger, Bible, Biblical Authors, Faith, Lens of Faith, Mentor Text, MIDnet, Real Life Experiences, Word of God, Worldview, Writing Models

Relevant Religion Classes for Junior High

Written by Angelica Young, Summer 2014. In a fast-paced world hungry for the attention of our teenagers, creating religion lessons that both engage and equip them is one... more

Tags: Angelica Young, Curriculum, Devotions, ETnet, Faith, God's Word, Junior High, Personal Testimonies, Religion Class, Service, Strength

Putting Love in Action

Written by Denise Rice, Winter 2021. Looking for a Lutheran Junior Honor Association (LJHA) or other service project? Denise offers several possibilities along with... more

Tags: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Denise Rice, LJHA, Lutheran Junior Honor Association, MIDnet, Service, Service Projects

Parents as Partners in Education

Written by Tracie Douglas, Winter 2014. Just as your attitude affects the climate of your classroom, your attitude also affects the relationship with the partners in... more

Tags: Action Plan, Attitude, Climate, Communication, ETnet, Parents, Partners, Relationships, Tracie Douglas