Varsity or JV?

My son started playing high school lacrosse this year. He was hoping to make the varsity team even though he is only a freshman and is on the small side. I think he was a little disappointed when he found out he was on the JV team. 

However, he has now played five games and has had some great opportunities. He is one of the leaders on the defense and has had lots of playing time. He will be able to grow as a player and a leader while he is a member of the JV squad, while if he was on varsity he would be fighting for playing time and feeling left behind in his skills. JV is where he belongs for now.

Are your kids ready for varsity scripture study or does JV fit your family for now? It doesn't help to push your kids past the point for which they are ready. You should set them up for success so that they can prepare for the varsity squad. Here's some suggestions: 

1) Allow her to grow through practice:
Don't worry about having the perfect scripture study, do a little each time. Don't give up, practice makes perfect.


2) Let him use the skills he has:
Is he learning to read? Let him read the words he knows. Does he like to draw or act? Use those skills in your study. Have him make a tower or fort with legos to act out parts of the story.

3) Let her be a leader: 
Have her help the younger children. Have her ask questions as you read. Let her choose what to study.

4) Help him have success:
Try studying stories that he is familiar with. Make sure to study in small segments, so the study time is enjoyable, not tedious. 

5) Prepare her for varsity:
Make sure to ask questions that will get her to think. Stop studying in the middle of an exciting story. You will be surprised when she asks to keep studying. Praise her desire to learn, and pick up the story the next day.

Try using my book "Small and Simple Keys of Protection." It will help you set your child up for scripture study varsity success.