Review games can be so
much more than simply a “time filler” when the adult service goes too long.
They can actually be a tremendous tool that should be used regularly during your
club nights. Not only does it encourage excitement and enthusiasm, but it’s
also a great way to gauge if the kids have an understanding of what is being
taught. Use this time to really reinforce the key points that you would like
them to go away with.
So you might be saying, “I
can’t come up with cool or creative review games!” Don’t worry. There are
already several fun review games that can be used with a computer and projector which are readily available. These games are not only easy to use, but they also add
excitement to the club night. We currently have one review game called Treasure
Truth Trivia available free of charge on the EquipU site in the Download Section. Children’s
Evangelist, Ed Dunlop has also produced a large selection of power point review
games which are available for purchase at his website. Follow this link to
check them out. http://www.dunlopministries.com/teacher-resources.htm
A few quick things to
remember when running review games are:
- Keep the game simple and moving quickly. You may
only have just a few minutes, so choose a game that can be finished at any
point necessary. You can always continue the competition the following week.
- Make sure to add a lot of excitement and
suspense with points!
- Divide the group up into boys against girls.
This is an automatic competition booster.
- Ask
questions only relating to material that is fresh in the minds of the children
and make sure to reinforce the truths taught during the lesson time.
Remember, the review game
questions are completely up to you. This is the most important element of the
game. Think of questions that are simple enough for a quick response, but that
always get back to the character of God.
So, what type of review games
have you found to be successful at your church? What type of questions have you
found work the best for the kids? Do you have any suggestions or ideas on
running review games?