Encourage preschoolers to learn the names and faces of their church friends-and that God loves each of them-with this game. Take a digital photo of each child in your class and...
BEST FOR: GRADES K-6 ACTIVITY LEVEL: HIGH Kids will enjoy playing this fun hunting game. Form pairs. Have pairs play this game one at a time. Blindfold the first pair and have the...
BEST FOR: GRADES 3-6 ACTIVITY LEVEL: HIGH Form pairs. If you don't have an even number of children, have someone act as a partner to two people. Have pairs line up in three lines....
RAIN GAME BEST FOR: GRADES K-3 ACTIVITY LEVEL: MEDIUM Form two lines facing each other. Have children in each line stand at arm's length. Tell children they'll make rain in this...
Choose five "wise maidens" and a "bridegroom." Have the bridegroom crouch on the floor with his or her eyes closed. The wise maidens form the wedding circle around the bridegroom,...
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A fun kid's ministry game that will help children have a heart for your community while showing the importance of investing time and prayer in community outreach programs. All Ages...
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Preschoolers love to be the center of attention. Here's a game that allows them to be just that while you reinforce the concept that God made God made all of us... Have the children...
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Lead preschoolers in this fun action play right before snack time... For eyes that see (point to eyes) And hands that touch, (rub hands together) Lord, I thank you very much. (fold...
Form two groups, the "grasshoppers" and the "giants." The grasshoppers must squat low and hop around the room. Their job is to tag the giants. The giants must walk around the room...
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A lively, song-filled activity for preschoolers that will teach preschoolers about Joshua and the battle of Jericho. Encourage them to do the motions in parentheses. March around...
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Lead kids in the following story based on 1 Samuel 17 . Have kids do the actions in parentheses. (Begin with hands behind back.) Where is Goliath? Here is Goliath (bring left index...
Jolene L. Roehlkpartain
4 quick attention-getters... It seems children never stop wiggling, giggling, whispering or looking around. So be prepared. Before a lesson, have a fidget buster ready to go. When...
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Have the children say the phrases and do the corresponding actions with you in this fun finger play based on Matthew 4:18-22. Jesus walked along the shore ( walk two fingers of...
Margaret Hinchey
Creative and entertaining ways to actively engage children in praise and worship through fun Bible activities and games. Ages 2 And 3 1. Sing Song -- Form a circle. March around the...
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A fun and musical activity that will teach your preschoolers to love their neighbors. Sing this song to the tune of "London Bridge." Love your neighbor as your friend, as your...
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Lead preschoolers in the following words (do the actions in parentheses). Follow the footpath where Jesus walked (step in place). Sit by the seaside where Jesus talked (sit down)....
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Lead children in singing the following words to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat." Lift, lift, lift your hands, Lift your hands in praise. Singing, dancing, praising Jesus, Do...
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Tape a drawing of a woman's head and shoulders to the wall. Draw a heart on the left shoulder where a corsage would go. Give mothers and children tissue paper and pipe cleaners to...
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Lead children in singing this song to the tune of "The Ants Go Marching." Continue singing this song, each time changing the names of the animals and the sounds they make. The sheep...
Terry Vermillion
PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN 1. Welcome-As children enter the room, tape an "I am special" construction paper ribbon to each of them. [point] Say: You are special to God! 2. Jesus Loves...
What does Easter sound like? This candy-packed Easter game is a great way for your children's ministry students to make a joyful noise just in time for Easter. In this children's...
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This family-oriented game is a great way to teach kids that God's forgiveness is bigger than anything that we can imagine. If you don't believe us, just ask Jonah! For this game,...
Hugs are a great way to show each other how much we care. Throw in an encouraging cheer and soon the whole church will know what a loving and thankful group of kids they have been...
BEST FOR: GRADES K-6 ACTIVITY LEVEL: MODERATE Here's a great game for a hot day. It'll cool off your kids and get a lot of laughs. You'll need a radio, a large container of water, a...
