It is a great mistake to fail to arouse curiosity and awaken interest.
It is a mistake to suppose that we shall be understood without careful simplicity of language.
It is a mistake not to recall by questions the last Sabbath's lesson, and to treat lessons as if they were isolated; by all means connect them.
It is a great mistake for teachers to think that giving good advice or exhortation to children is as good as "breaking down" Bible truths with questions and answers.
It is a mistake to suppose that many common terms, such as "Providence," "grace," repentance, justification, etc., convey any meaning to children, ordinarily.
It is a mistake to attempt to purchase affection or attention by frequent gifts to children; neither by threats nor punishments.
It is a great mistake of Sabbath-school teachers to suppose that their work is that of a mere philanthropist—or a moral educator, or a mere promoter of social good order, or raising up of good citizens and children.
It is a mistake of teachers to expect a cold reception from parents.
It is a mistake of teachers to suppose that their manner and habits are unobserved by the children.
It is a mistake to avoid repetition with children—simplify and repeat.