WAY2GO Magazine Issue 44

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Games are a great way to mix it up with your group of children. They are lots of fun and a good way to let off a bit of steam. They help break down barriers between children too and build relationships. But used well, games can be a lot more – they can be an essential part of your teaching. They can be a bridge from the world of the Bible to the world of the children. Use them to introduce a topic, reinforce the learning of the day or allow the children to practice putting biblical concepts into action. Before you play a game, decide what you want it to achieve and adapt it so that it does what /%+ - $* * *% ""%- * # %( ( 2$ * ( * # $ %%) %% '+ )* %$) *% )! *% "& * " ( $ ( 3 * %$ * " ($ $

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Know  your  children.  What  will  work  with  them?  How  are  they  feeling?  Is  it  time  for  a  fun  game  or  going  a  bit  deeper? Know  your  game.  Make  sure  you  have  the  right  equipment  and  practice  it  if  you’ve  never  played  it  before. Know  your  environment.  Is  there  enough  room?  Are  there  safety  concerns?  Manage  risk  well. Make  instructions  clear,  but  be  concise  and  fast  moving  -­  instructions  shouldn’t  take  longer  than  the  game! Join  in  and  get  other  leaders  involved  too.  Games  are  a  great  opportunity  for  building  relationships. Finish  games  when  they  are  at  their  peak  -­  read  the  signals  and  stop  BEFORE  children  get  bored  or  become  a  bit  silly.  Be  enthusiastic,  inclusive  and  encouraging  throughout. Don’t  be  too  competitive  or  embarrass  anyone. Â

SUNZ’s 2014 WAY2GO children’s ministry conferences are coming

You up so keep the dates free. re won’t want to miss out! The will be inspirational teaching and lots of practical ideas as ing well. This year, we are runn a special extension track for l as experienced leaders as wel istry Min ’s dren our Chil (* 2 * * ( /%+1( new volunteer or an expert children’s worker, this g conference will be an enrichin experience for you.

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