Materials: a beach ball How to Play: Begin by having all players stand close to the center of the playing area. Throw the ball into the air over the players. Whoever grabs the ball first can take three steps in any direction and has five seconds to throw it. They may either throw it up…Continue reading Scatter Beach Ball …Continue reading Scatter Beach Ball
Guard Your Line
Object of Game: To score points by kicking the ball across the opposing team’s line. Materials: A dodge ball How to Play: Divide the students into two teams. Have each of the two teams stand on opposite baselines of the gym. Have the players on each team number off from one to however many students…Continue reading Guard Your Line …Continue reading Guard Your Line
Ship to Shore
Object of Game: To remain in the game after everyone else is called “out.” Materials: None How the Game Is Played: Designate one side of the gym as “ship” and the other side as “shore.” When you call “ship” all the students need to get to that side as fast as possible. The last one…Continue reading Ship to Shore …Continue reading Ship to Shore
Fruit Basket Upset
Materials: None Object of Game: To be the last player tagged How to play: Each player will be assigned to be one of the following five fruits—apple, peach, pear, orange, or mango. Then have each team go to one of the four corners of the gym. Choose two people to be IT. The ITs will…Continue reading Fruit Basket Upset …Continue reading Fruit Basket Upset
Names in Motion
Objective: Learn everyone’s names Materials Needed: None How to Play: Arrange the students standing in a circle facing one another. Tell each student to think of some kind of motion that describes something about them. Give a few examples. For example, someone who likes soccer might pretend to kick a ball, or someone who likes…Continue reading Names in Motion …Continue reading Names in Motion
Name Order Up
Note: For this version, middle names are used. The game can be played with last names, or first names in a context where the players do not already know everyone’s first name. Ask students to raise their hand if they have a middle name. Nobody should talk or say their middle name out loud. If…Continue reading Name Order Up …Continue reading Name Order Up
Finishing Well: Review and Remember
The end of the school year is coming fast! Your team is probably already planning an end of the year party, but before you get to that, have you thought about dedicating some time in your Kids Club for review? Let the students have some fun remembering the stories and truths from God’s Word…Continue reading Finishing Well: Review and Remember …Continue reading Finishing Well: Review and Remember
Best Practices for Leading Games
Best Practices for Leading Games Leading Games Is a Ministry Being a games leader for a Crossroads Kids Club is a very important ministry. Many children will come to a club because of the game time. They see their friends having a fun time, and they want to join in. In other words, the…Continue reading Best Practices for Leading Games …Continue reading Best Practices for Leading Games