Wondering how to teach the Ten Commandments in a fun way for children? Thankfully, loads of creative options exist. Ideas like the ones below supplement a kidmin lesson well. It’s a snap to make your Sunday school class, children’s church, or VBS session extra fun and memorable.
Use these 10 Commandments activities for kids for a “thou shalt enjoy” adventure! Students will learn Scripture and discover why God’s followers strive to obey his laws.
How To Teach the Ten Commandments in a Fun Way
Games
Begin a lesson by playing active games. That helps children engage and burn off some energy. Meanwhile, playing games at the end of a lesson, when time allows, reinforces what students learned.
1. Cup Knock Down
First, the teacher calls out commandments one at a time. Then players take turns trying to knock down a cup that represents each law.
2. Tablet Water Painting
Tactile learners will love this activity. And teachers will love how mess-free it is. Simply have young kids “paint” flat rocks with water. They can either free-paint or trace words of Scripture. Just write a commandment (or a few words from it) on the rock ahead of time, in white crayon.
3. 10 Commandments for Kids Bingo
After a lesson about the Ten Commandments, use these free printable bingo cards to play a fun wrap-up game.
Crafts
4. Make Your Own Tablets
Creative children’s ministry workers use all kinds of supplies for a lesson on God giving Moses the law. But we especially love this innovative idea: “boogie boards” from a dollar store!
5. A “Handy” Craft
With this clever craft, children use their 10 fingers to remember each of the 10 Commandments.
