Lists

Question 1

Characteristics of a quality teacher:

Answer 1

• have alignment of purpose with the pastor
• know how to relate to the children
• be genuinely interested in their lives
• be open to new ideas

Question 2

Factors of positive motivation:

Answer 2

• A pleasant environment
• directors attitude toward the children
• directors attitude toward himself
• positive reinforcements

Question 3

Factors of negative motivation:

Answer 3

• lack of recognition
• absence of positive reinforcements
• too much routine
• lack of personal enthusiasm
• lack of eye contact

Question 4

Vocal warmups:

Answer 4

• Use a slinky to indicate high and low pitches
• chant entire poem on same pitch
• echo clapping, echo speech
• imitate sound of a siren

Question 5

Breathing exercises:

Answer 5

• snake, deep breath let it out on a hiss
• deep breath start counting, see who can hold the longest
• pretend to be a St. Bernard, hands on hips pant 5 times.

Question 6

Why should I start a kids choir?

Answer 6

• To encourage church involvement
• to minister to the whole child
• to discover and cultivate creative skills
• to develop leadership, commitment, and loyalty