Monopoly
Children's Activity
Object:
SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME
AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOME
Materials:
Paper
Markers, colored pencils, pencils, pens, crayons
Dice, spinner, or numbered cards
Game markers
Directions:
1. Give each child a piece of paper. If desired, put children in groups so that older and younger children can work together. Instead of having individuals create the game, have them create one per group.
2. Have each child create the Game of Faith by drawing a game board on their paper. Their game board may look like any game they choose; bring in a few board games, like Monopoly or Candyland, to give them examples.
3. Have them add special instructions for some spaces. Encourage them to base their special instructions on lessons they have learned from church, Sunday school, or the Bible.
4. Have them develop rules for their game. How will players move forward? What is the object of the game?
5. If time remains, allow them to play their games in small groups.
6. Remind them that the way we behave in the small things -- how we act, for example, while playing a game -- reflects how we will behave for big things. Remind them to use good sportsmanship and to play fairly!
AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOME
Materials:
Paper
Markers, colored pencils, pencils, pens, crayons
Dice, spinner, or numbered cards
Game markers
Directions:
1. Give each child a piece of paper. If desired, put children in groups so that older and younger children can work together. Instead of having individuals create the game, have them create one per group.
2. Have each child create the Game of Faith by drawing a game board on their paper. Their game board may look like any game they choose; bring in a few board games, like Monopoly or Candyland, to give them examples.
3. Have them add special instructions for some spaces. Encourage them to base their special instructions on lessons they have learned from church, Sunday school, or the Bible.
4. Have them develop rules for their game. How will players move forward? What is the object of the game?
5. If time remains, allow them to play their games in small groups.
6. Remind them that the way we behave in the small things -- how we act, for example, while playing a game -- reflects how we will behave for big things. Remind them to use good sportsmanship and to play fairly!
