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The new Relief Society and Priesthood manual, "Joseph Smith: Teachings of Presidents of the Church," is an absolutely outstanding book!
I recommend that you read (or re-read) the Introduction section (pages vii-xii) -- but do so with Seminary in mind.
The comments in the "Personal Study" section are applicable to your daily Seminary lesson preparation.
Most of the ideas in the "Teaching from This Book" section relate directly to teaching Seminary and are a straightforward refresher.
The section entitled "Conduct Edifying Discussions" provides some excellent suggestions for encouraging discussion in a gospel classroom. Many of them should work perfectly in your Seminary class!
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If you have identified some changes that you would like to make with your Seminary class, then returning from the holiday break is a great time to introduce those new practices and "traditions" to your students.
If student punctuality has been slipping, now is a good time to gently re-emphasize its importance.
If you haven't been enjoying an activity day most weeks, you can start doing so now!
If scripture mastery needs more attention, dedicate a few minutes from each lesson beginning tomorrow.
January is also an excellent time to recommit students to learning the scripture mastery scriptures, reading the assigned chapters in the Old Testament, and remaining eligible to complete this Seminary year.
January is as close to a new beginning as you and your students will have this year! How you use it is up to you!
