Lately during worship the kids haven't really wanted to sing or follow along with us. I've changed from just me picking the songs to having them pick the songs as well as teaching them new songs that they might enjoy and giving other songs a break. Even so they still haven't really picked up on the singing. Don't get me wrong it helped for a while, but the kids still seem to be very talkative and not wanting to sing very much.
Yesterday the teacher had 2 students lead out in song service for the class while students came trickling in. I was surprised to see how the students were responsive and so excited to lead out. And even today they were so pleased with themselves and even cooperating to sing during worship. But what shocked me even more is that they are singing loud and proud and even smiling while singing instead of dragging through songs.
I imagine this is because they are taking ownership of it. It is no longer an adult telling them what to do but a 'student-led' activity. It reminds me of how we've learned that when you want the kids to take well to the classroom rules you need to give them a chance to have a say in them and feel ownership in it. I guess it's true in activities you do in the classroom even for kids as young as Pre-K!
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