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How do you imbed the fruit of the Spirit into your classroom? Or, if you haven’t previously considered this, how might you go about it now?
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I like to ask the students how do they know they are a “person”? Why aren’t they a giraffe or tomato? After a few chuckles and discussion, they come to the conclusion that it’s not only looks but their traits that separate them from being a giraffe or tomato. We then compare that just because I say, “I am a Christian”, doesn’t make me one. It’s my traits… the FRUIT of the Spirit that reflects my heart. My walk as a Child of God, is visible to not only others but reinforces to me that His Spirit lives in me.
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“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control” I try to love my students, have joy with them, and have a peaceful environment. I try to be patient, kind and good. I try to show faith, be gentle and live for God. I think I have to lead my classroom in these traits of a Christian.
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With my middle school student, I have the opportunity in language arts specifically to point out traits in the characters that reflect or do not reflect the fruit of the spirit. It gives us the opportunity to discuss the consequences and blessings of being obedient to God in a relatable way.
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My students are reminded of the fruits of the spirit that they are displaying. This year, I plan to use each fruit of the spirit monthly as a lesson. This takes us through the entire school year. This is something that has been done at the elementary level, but I think needs to be reiterated at the high school level. These are important for life especially in the times we are living.
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I reward my students for exemplary behavior. I talk to them about why a student gets the candy or sticker. I have a poster with the fruits of the Spirit listed. I have the students figure out which fruit was displayed.
