Woman at the Well: Running on Thirsty Bible Game
Teach children about the woman at the well from John 4 with this active game. Women at the Well: Running on Thirsty For this game, every child will need two…
Preteen Games
We have preteen games galore specifically crafted for kids ages 10 to 12. Not only will they have a ball participating in these activities, but they’ll also be pulled into a deeper relationship with Jesus and leave with a lasting memory of the main point of your lesson.
What You’ll Find
Here you’ll find free ideas that are sure to fill your children’s ministry with joy and excitement. Our games range from groups of 2 to 222, from engaging indoor games to energetic outdoor activities, from light-hearted silliness to thought-provoking activities.
Looking for Bible games to make any of your Sunday school lessons a blast? How about an engaging way to help preteens discover wisdom based on the Psalms? Ever think about hosting a glow-in-the-dark dodgeball tournament? We’ll tell you how.
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About Preteen Games
Elementary and Preteen Bible Game: Lazarus Race
Use this fun indoor, or outdoor race to teach kids the story of Lazarus! To play Lazarus Race, first form four teams. Have each team stand in a circle and…
Bible Game: Shoe Enough!
This laugh-inducing, high-activity level, Bible game will encourage older elementary kids and preteens to think about how easy—or difficult—it might be to walk in someone else’s shoes. Bible Game: Shoe…
Elementary and Preteen Icebreaker: Who’s Who?
Use this quick and easy icebreaker: Who’s Who to get kids talking and laughing as they learn about various people from the Bible. Icebreaker Instructions Write the names of people…
8 Exciting Back-to-School Bible Activities
8 fun back to school Bible activities to help kids break the ice, build cooperation, sprout friendships, learn compassion, and reach for God! Every new school year brings with it…
Roaming Through Romans: A Bible Scavenger Hunt Like Never Before!
This easy-to-plan, easy-to-pull-off scavenger hunt guides families through the truths in Romans. This isn’t your typical family Bible study—invite the kids in your community and their grown-ups to explore the…
10 Everyone-Wins Games for a Fall Festival
These 10 “everyone-wins” games and activities are perfect for a church fall festival. As children play together, they’ll discover new things about one another—and they’ll have a blast! You’ll build…
8 Sizzling Back-to-School Ideas
Keep kids coming back with these 8 great back-to-school ideas! School’s back in session! And that means the pressure is on to grab kids’ attention—and keep it—for your ministry. Whether…
Bible Game: True Servants
This is a great Bible game to teach the preteens in your ministry how to be true servants. How to Play the Bible Game: True Servants Have children sit in…
Marbles Game-in-a-Bag Gift
Your elementary kids and preteens will love making their very own Marbles game-in-a-bag that they can play alone or with friends. Use this craft to introduce them to the game…
