Play this children’s game about how Jesus calms our fears. It teaches Sunday school students about finding peace in Christ.
In this quick, easy, no-prep game, kids react to “scary” scenarios. In the process, they explore how Jesus calms our fears.
This game helps children learn about Matthew 14:22-33; Mark 6:45-52; John 6:16-21. Use it after discussing the Bible story Jesus walks on water.
No-Prep Children’s Game About Fears: 3 Big Breaths
Say: Jesus calms our fears. Let’s take three big, deep, calming breaths. Lead kids in three big breaths—in through the nose and out through the mouth.
Say: It’s good that you know how to calm down… Because you’ll need to react as we imagine some wild things are about to happen!
- Have kids stand, spread out, and then act out their reaction to each scenario you present from the list below.
- Between rounds, have kids take three big breaths to calm down. Remind them that no matter what happens, Jesus calms our fears.
- Scenario suggestions:
- An elephant stampede—run!
- A hamster attack—run again!
- A kangaroo wants to kickbox—fight back!
- The floor tilts—somersault down the hill!
- Logs roll off a truck—jump over them!
- A skunk lets loose—spin fast to repel the stink!
- Bears show up—bear crawl so you blend in!
- You walk into a spider web—shake it off!
- The floor is lava—keep jumping to avoid a hot foot!
- Keep going as long as needed to fill time. This game works well at the end of Sunday school class, as you wait for parents to arrive.
- If you run out of “scary” scenarios, let kids help you think of more silly ideas!
This simple, no-prep children’s game about fears is from DIG IN Children’s Church. When you have extra time you need to fill, DIG IN Children’s Church has you covered with the Overtime Activity block. You’ll find activities like these that require no supplies and no prep!
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