Object Talks for Any Day

Make a point and make it stick!These extremely short object talksare perfect for the short attentionspan of young learners.

They work well as the introduction,high point, or conclusion of a longerlesson.

Their conversational tone will drawin the most reluctant listener.The objects used relate to the ideataught. This will help your studentsremember the point long afterthey’ve left the classroom.

These 43 talks cover a variety of everyday topics: talking with God and praising him, considering God's wonders and appreciating his character, being an authentic Christian, guarding your speech, helping others, and sharing the good news.

These resources are ideal for quick lessons or attention-getting visuals to supplement existing lesson materials. Just use items from your kitchen, craft basket, or tool chest to create lessons that fascinate children, illustrate a biblical truth, and deliver memorable messages your kids will love.

Use ordinary objects to teach extraordinary lessons!

Nothing could be easier and more rewarding.

Verna Kokmeyer loves sharing with kids. As a former high school teacher, she has always been challenged to improve communication, and when objects and drama are added to the mix, everyone listens.

Her desire to effectively communicate Scripture led to writing object lessons and skits to introduce sermons .Her published materials include object lesson books, devotions, contributions to Vacation Bible School curriculum, and dramatic sketches for worship. Verna also enjoys teaching others how to use objects to illustrate in their writing and speaking. For ten years, she directed Maranatha Christian Writers Conference.

Verna lives with her husband near Grand Rapids, Michigan. They enjoy seven children and seventeen grandchildren.