I hear, I forget. I see, I remember. I do, I understand!
A Showcase of Interactive Materials
Games are a great way to introduce or deliver a teaching point. Using them just for fun builds relationships and helps them to relax in a very stressful world.
Quizzes: A quiz can be a very effective teaching method enabling you to deliver knowledge on a topic in an engaging way. They enjoy working together to guess the answers and then listen to see which they got right. It is helpful for those who do not concentrate on listening for long! Take a look at the ‘Angels’ quiz and the 'Is the Bible True' quiz and then have a go at writing your own.
Treasure hunts are good in summer, particularly in exam season when they are too tired for anything serious but still need some positive input and encouragement.
These activities are from sessions on these themes on other pages on this site.
Icebreakers
This is a good set of ice breaker games for discussion with any type of group. It was compiled by the Charity 'Just Around the Corner' for use in Emotional Literacy courses and is suitable for pastoral work in state schools.
Games
Battleships
Activity - Living Battleships Grid
This makes 'battleships' more than just a paper game. Use with themes such as 'Don't give the enemy a foothold'
Celebrity jungle eating game
Celebrity Jungle Style Food Game
What would you put in your stomach and what would you not? What would you put in your mind and what would you not? Introduction to 'Healthy Minds'.
Ian's Amazing Scavenger Hunt
A modern scavenger hunt using mobile phones. Jut fun for weekenders or summer evenings.
Plagues of Egypt
Plagues of Egypt- Background Notes
A light-hearted approach to the Exodus story that we used in an Old Testament overview series.
Quizzes
Is the Bible True?
Bible or Harry Potter? PowerPoint quiz
Is each quote from the Bible or a Harry Potter book? Aims to support emotional well-being. Also includes some humour.
Image credit: Nicole Davison
Is the Bible Relevant Today?
Guess the Headlines Game pptx pdf
Proverbs In or Out of Date? PowerPoint Game
Image: iStock
Angels quiz
Image: Geetesh Bajaj,
Names of God word search
A challenging word search on the names of God. Fun to use around Christmas time or as part of teaching about 'What is God Like?'
Journeys
Starter games for themes about journeys
Plenty of clues to help you guess the London tube station.
Treasure Hunts
Treasure hunts are good in summer, particularly when they are tired or the weather is hot. This one makes a lively game out of finding verses that will support their spiritual & emotional well-being.
Written for the 2012 Olympic games, this gets them hunting for verses that give a perspective on what is most precious.
'More than Gold' Treasure Hunt Leaders Master copy
'More than Gold' Treasure Hunt Clue Sheet
'Gold medals' to use as answers for 'More Than Gold' Treasure Hunt
Image: Steve Millard
Dramas
Jesus Superhero
A reporter interviews eye witnesses of 3 of Jesus' miracles.
Image: Pixabay
An Easter drama
Bartimaeus is healed from blindness and sees the events of Easter with his own eyes.
Bartimaeus sees Easter - A Drama
Image: Noema Brádňanská Ondrásek
Interactive
Art & Spirituality
Look at the role and use of art within Christian spirituality at different times in history and see how some people use art as part of worship today. This session could be used in either schools or churches. It would need a little adapting if leaders are unable to use the PowerPoint.
Creative
Playdough
Playdough can be used within many activities and with all ages. It is not just for young children.
Praise ribbons
To Make Praise Ribbons
A ribbon to wear around the wrist for praise and dance. Suitable for younger dancers or where space is limited. All age!