Audience Surrogate

from KidMin Backstage · host Gabe Baker

Today I'm joined by Bro. Tyrell and we're talking about keeping kids engaged.Teaching kids-especially theology or complex ideas-isn’t just about saying true things. It’s about being understood. The moment kids stop understanding, they stop paying attention. One simple but powerful tool helps bridge that gap: the audience surrogate. Some of the things we try to cover:Why understanding and attention are linkedWhat an audience surrogate really isThey the "Dunce" character works so well

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