Materials
A large opaque cloth sack for each group of objects (a dark colored pillow case works fine), and a variety of objects that can be identified by touch. Alternatively you can get dark colored socks or even paper bags for smaller items.
Look through your house and collect a variety of objects. Some possible items you can use:
fruits…
Materials
A variety of sports equipment. Possibilities include: (a baseball mitt, baseball, bat, and baseball cap), (soccerball, soccer shoe, shin guard), (golf club, golf ball, putter, golf tee), (table tennis table, ping-pong ball, racket, net), (basketball, basketball net), (chessboard, chess pieces), (Chinese chess pieces and board), (tennis ball, tennis racket), (croquet set), (swimming fins, goggles, swimsuit, skull cap), (bowling ball, …
Materials
List of single word questions or scripture verses missing a single word. Ensure that the words are not longer than the number of people on a team.
Activity
The next time you have a Bible quiz or scripture memory, make kids answer the question or supply the missing word in the scripture by spelling it out using their hands, …
Materials
A coin to be flipped by an impartial participant.
Activity
Divide the group into 2 even teams. Have teams sit on the floor facing. Members from each team must hold the hands of the team-mates next to them, preferably behind their backs so that the other team cannot see them. At the end of the line, place a spoon …
Materials
One set of scrabble letters for each team. Turn all letters face up so they can see them. Also provide a scrabble board for each team.
Activity
The next time you have a Bible quiz or scripture memory, make kids answer the question or supply the missing word by spelling it out using the scrabble letters on the scrabble …
1. Place the items below on index cards. You can then play matching games with them. Place the cards writing side down down in a grid. children turn over two cards. If the question matches with the occupation they get to keep those cards and try again. Otherwise they turn the cards back over and the next person tries to …
Materials
Modeling Clay.
Activity
Make several objects from modeling clay. You might choose to mold objects that were used in the trials and crucifixion of Christ:
– a basin (used by Pilate to wash his hands)
– a crown of thorns
– a robe
– a whip
– a pair of dice (used by the soldiers to cast lots)
– …
Materials
Cleaning supplies such as a broom, soap, cloth, detergent, scrub brush and scrub pad, window cleaner, brass polish, furniture polish, etc. Take a look under your sink or among your cleaning supplies and see what you can find. Warning: Do not open any chemicals or other cleansing agents as they can be irritants to skin and eyes. Some are …
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on”
– William Shakespeare
Wishing to encourage her son’s dreams on the piano, a common story says a mother brought her son to hear the great Paderewski. Bored, the little boy left his seat and wandered away.
Seeing a door marked “No Admittance” he promptly entered. He found himself on a stage …
Materials
Soft Dodge Ball
Activity
Have the entire group make a circle. Pick four to five people for each team. The first team goes into the center of the circle and forms a line by attaching their hands to the waist of the person in front of them. The people who make up the circle throw the ball at the …