+Familiarize Yourself with the Site I’m New / About
Menus & Navigation
Archive/Library/Site Map
Where’s the content? How is it organized?
What are the content paths and links?
+What to Look for
If research tells us what families ought to do, and . . .
If analytics tells us what they are willing to do, then . . .
Where the two overlap (ought + willing) is golden!
+Characteristics of an Activity that will actually get used!
K I S S . . . Keep It Simple & Short Activity must be easily understood, and should last no more than 10 min (developmental flexibility).
Give It LegsActivity can be designed to do a short bit everyday for a week, or month, or season.
If They Build It . . . They’ll Use ItActivity has a creative component that is developmentally appropriate and not too complicated.
+Characteristics . . .
Family Moment ConnectedActivity is design to integrate with key family moments such as meal time, bed time, car time, leave-taking, homecoming, etc.
Life Stage ConnectedActivity responds directly to a felt developmental need.
Learn Something New.Activity offers religious information that is compelling, honors learning styles, connects to family living, and connects to deeper issues of life, death, deep meaning.
+Characteristics . . .
Model in Gathered SettingActivity(s) are more likely to be done at home when modeled in the gathered setting.
DepthWhether heads, hearts, or hands, the activity takes users to a deeper level of growth.
Hits HomeActivity is more than just relevant, it touches heart and soul with just the right thing at the right moment. It’s all about timing!
+Characteristics . . .
Worksheet is a not a deterrent to a good faith forming activity.
Creative, relevant use of the Bible is not a deterrent.
Name/Title matters.
+Vibrant Faith @ Home PLUS
We “curate” the site for you
Info and samples:http://www.vibrantfaithathome.org/vibrant-faith-home-plus