Overflow

Overflow You will need a cup, a dishpan or large bowl and a measuring cup that is twice the size of the first cup. Place the empty cup into a dishpan or large bowl. Fill the measuring cup with water. Gather the family and begin a discussion about being grateful for...

Reduce!

Reduce! If you read any organization books or books on simplifying your life, you will find that the first step is always to reduce what you have to organize making the job of being orderly easier. This activity starts with that first step of Reduce. Start a family...

Race to the Finish

Race to the Finish Start with a discussion what an obstacle is. You may even move furniture or use dining chairs to create an obstacle course. Next talk about obstacles that keep you from reaching goals or from being the Christian you want to be. Have prepared some...

Prodigal Snacking

Prodigal Snacking Pick a treat that all family members enjoy and prepare two small bowls for each person. Read Luke 15:11-13. Make sure everyone knows what an inheritance is. Have each family member eat the snack in one of their bowls. Liken it to the son who spends...

Freeze Frame

This game will help children be attentive to a specific command. The command is Freeze Frame. Let them be silly and move around or dance until you call out “Freeze Frame”. When they here that they are to Freeze where they are and listen. Once they have frozen say...

Bounce Back

Bounce Back For this activity you will need foil (or anything to protect the surface), 2 hard-boiled eggs (or raw if you are daring), and a superball – any high bouncing ball will do. You can do this demonstration yourself, or you can ask someone to do it while you...