Once Upon a Theme
Episode 191 of the KidMin Backstage podcast, hosted by Gabe Baker, titled "Once Upon a Theme" was published on June 13, 2025 and runs 44 minutes.
June 13, 2025 ·44m · KidMin Backstage
Summary
Today I'm joined by Clancey & Dawson and we're talking about amazing Sunday school sets. Imagine walking into a classroom and suddenly finding yourself on the streets of ancient Rome, in the depths of a rainforest, or aboard a spaceship headed for distant planets. In our Sunday school, we love building big, epic sets. Studies show that immersive learning environments can increase student engagement by up to 40% and improve information retention significantly. How much more important it is...
Episode Description
Today I'm joined by Clancey & Dawson and we're talking about amazing Sunday school sets.
Imagine walking into a classroom and suddenly finding yourself on the streets of ancient Rome, in the depths of a rainforest, or aboard a spaceship headed for distant planets. In our Sunday school, we love building big, epic sets.
Studies show that immersive learning environments can increase student engagement by up to 40% and improve information retention significantly. How much more important it is with the message that we’re teaching every single Sunday!
Today, we're exploring how going all-out with themed classrooms—complete with elaborate decor, costumed teachers, thematic music, and interactive props—can transform the Sunday experience and transport kids to another world.
Some of the things we try to cover:
- The Impact of Immersive Environments
- Break the Mold
- Some Sets We've Done
- Over the Top