The past 2 Sundays I’ve spent time with kids during our Kid Crossing experiences. I find that I need regular time with kids to help me focus on the things that really matter. Here’s a significant thing they taught me this round: eye-level learning rocks.

I joined a 3 year olds small group. (I was impressed with the quality of their small group environment. Even 3 year olds “get something” from small groups.) Here’s what they taught me about eye-level learning: they’re eager to engage with me when I join them at physical eye level. That meant sitting down on the floor so I could see their eyes and they could see mine. One particularly delightful young lady, Olivia, scooted over and helped me learn about the color of her name. I loved Olivia’s big blue “O.”

I led a 3rd-5th grade boys small group. (Forget the small group circle. More like small group amoebas.) Here’s what they taught me about eye-level learning: they’re eager to engage with me when I join them at relational eye level. That meant expressing interest in things going on in their lives before asking them to be interested in the Biblical lesson I wanted to work with.

What types of eye-level learning are you experiencing in your life? Where could you employ eye-level learning to help improve your expression of Christ’s presence in your life?