Feelings drive memory — discover how experiences anchor God’s truth deeper than any lecture.

Want to make your teaching unforgettable? Then stop aiming only for the head — and aim for the heart. Kids remember what they feel.

“Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”— Psalm 34:8

How many books have you read? How many movies or TV shows have you watched? Countless, right? But which ones do you remember?

Without a doubt, it’s the ones that moved you emotionally — the ones that made you cry, laugh, sit on the edge of your seat… or maybe even scream if you’re one of those “scary movie” people. (Not me!)

We remember what we experience, not just what we hear.

We’ve already talked about creating surprises and involving kids in your lessons. Those are powerful — but now it’s time to go even deeper. The most Excellent Kid Communicators create emotional experiences that help kids feel the truth of a lesson — through wonder, amazement, laughter, challenge, even discomfort.

“They may forget what you said — but they will never 
forget how you made them feel.”
— Carl W. Buehner

Sometimes you’ll plan a great object lesson, a game with a point, a clever skit, or a hands-on activity. But I encourage you to pause and ask, “Is there a way I can create an experience that will help them understand this on a heart level — beyond what words could do?”

Here Are a Few of My Favorites