Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 2, Situations Fabric in bright, complementary colors and patterns Fabric markers Scissors (including left-handed scissors), needles and thread, and fabric glue Masking tape or straight pins Optional: A copy of your congregational covenant...

Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Polar fleece fabric cut into strips: 15 strips approximately 4x72 inches 18 strips approximately 4x60 inches Preparation for Activity Purchase polar fleece or (less expensive) old blankets or flannel sheets from a thrift store. It is best to use at...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Two-foot lengths of yarn or rope, at least two per participant Preparation for Activity Plan an indoor or outdoor course for the group to walk which is safe and accessible for all participants, yet challenging for a cluster of people tied together.

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you have a large, open space where the group has room to form a machine together. Description of Activity A basic element of helping one another is the experience of responding to others and joining them in a cooperative effort....

Materials for Activity Permission forms for all participants, as needed Preparation for Activity Arrange with your religious educator and/or congregational leadership to take the group on a field trip to a ropes course or climbing wall. Determine the cost of the activity and transportation....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Lengths of rope, about two- to three feet each-one for each pair of participants Preparation for Activity Make sure you have an open space long enough for a race, wide enough for the whole group to stand abreast, preferably with a soft surface-i.e....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Music and player, or a chime, a gong, or bells Chairs for all participants; or, large sheets of newsprint or poster board and (optional) scissors Preparation for Activity Identify a large, open space where you can arrange chairs in a circle or oval...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A long rope and (optional) a utility knife Preparation for Activity Identify an open floor space large enough to accommodate all members of the group seated in a circle on the floor. If you need to, arrange for an alternate space for this activity.

Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Clothesline or other strong rope, and a knife Preparation for Activity Cut rope into pieces about four feet long. You will need one fewer than the total number of participants. Arrange to make a space is large enough for this activity....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Plastic cups (six for each team) Rubber bands (one for each team) String and scissors Preparation for Activity Calculate how many teams of four to six participants you will have, and obtain the appropriate materials....

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Pieces of string or yarn about 24" long Leader Resource 1, Playing Cat's Cradle Preparation for Activity Tie together the ends of each string or yarn piece to create a loop. Make a loop for every two participants. If you are unfamiliar with Cat's...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Three large floor puzzles Bell or chime Preparation for Activity Obtain three puzzles, each with at least 25 large, brightly colored, odd-shaped pieces. Then: Set aside the corner and edge pieces of all three puzzles. Take several pieces from the...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Embroidery floss or hemp cord in a variety of colors, masking tape, and scissors Chairs, tables, or other sturdy objects to which strands of floss or cord can be taped Timepiece (minutes) A bell or chime Optional: Beads, shells, or other decorative...

Activity time: 10 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you have an open space large enough for all participants to stand in a circle with their arms outstretched....

Activity time: 15 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you have an open strip of space across the length of the room. Description of Activity This activity requires cooperation, compromise, and creative communication. Divide the group into pairs, and choose a pair to go first....

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity For Rainbow Wall Hanging: Wide ribbon in each of the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet); or, thick yarn in all seven colors Scissors, including left-handed scissors Yardstick or measuring tape Two sticks or dow...

Activity time: 7 minutes Preparation for Activity Make sure you have an open space large enough for all participants to stand in a circle with their arms outstretched. Optional: Review this YouTube video showing how the human knot game works. Description of Activity Have children stand in a very...