Kidologists Zone
This is the place to find things written or submitted by the creator of Kidology.org, Karl Bastian.
Use Karl's creativity to your advantage! Browse his ideas, plans, games, and more, and use them as is or adapt them for your ministry!
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Around the World in 80 Days Movie Review
Overall, a fun film to watch. Packed with fanciful inventions, multiple cultures, and traditional good guys and bad guys. If you are seeking a modern update on the Jules Verne book, you'll be disappointed. This isn't a "don't see" film, however I'd hesitate to recommend it to families in my church. |
Movie Review | ||
Balloon on a String
OK, for wasting time, try to click on the balloon that is hanging from your mouse. :) |
Fun Flash Game | ||
Lessons from a 'Rookie' Children's Pastor
What lessons did the Kidologist learn early on in ministry besides not playing games with marshmallows in a room with red carpet? |
leadership / ministry | ||
Those Kids That Drive You NUTS
Most great leaders I meet had a tough time when they were kids because, while they had gifts, they hadn't figured out yet how to use them, and the misuse, or simply bad timing, got them in trouble...... they have potential! |
leadership | ||
Aaron and Hur
A 'who's on first' style puppet show. Copyrighted, but you are welcome to use in local church ministry. |
Moses and Aaron | ||
The Passion of the Christ Movie Review
Pastor Karl was privileged to get to see a pre-release screening of Mel Gibson's new movie The Passion of the Christ on Jan. 20th, and responds here to its impact on him, and answers questions about it's appropriateness for children. |
Movie Review | ||
Who Needs to be Saved?
The Bible says that everyone needs to be saved - only most people do not realize it. They think they are "fine," just like the man reading the book- he needs to look down and realize it isn't just a windy day. People need to see the things in this world that show that there is more to it, and that they are indeed in need of being saved. |
Teaching | ||
Number Spell
Great boy/girl competition as kids try to decode a message by yelling out the letter based on numbers! |
Teaching | ||
Kool-Aid Slurp Fest
Children race, one at a time, to a large cup full of Kool-Aid at the other end of the playing area and drink until the whistle blows. You will need:Kool-Aid, clear cups, a straw for each child, and a whistle. |
Fun | ||
Guide for the Blind
People who do not know God are spiritually BLIND! There are a lot of "voices" yelling out instructions to us in this world, and it is hard to find the happiness and purpose for which we are looking. What we need is to have Jesus guiding us - but we need to be close to Him to hear His instructions! |
Teaching | ||
Games with Bubbles
Playing with Bubbles has never been so much fun! You will need lots of bubbles and other equipment as detailed in instructions for each game. |
Wet | ||
Hat Pass
A new twist to musical chairs only so MUCH BETTER! |
Fun | ||
Clothespins
This works well for boy/girl competition as teams of 2 try to get the most clothespins. Beware! Running circles around each other takes on new meaning with this game! |
Fun | ||
Battle of the Marshmallows
The object of the game is to stack twenty empty soda cans on top of each other. They can be working on several stacks. However, the other team is allowed to throw marshmallows at the other team in an attempt to knock down their cans. |
Fun | ||
Blanket Drag Race
Each team of three gets a blanket and 2 children speed to the finish line pulling the blanket while the 3rd team member tries to stay on the blanket! |
Fun | ||
Big Mac Stack
The hardest part of this game is collecting the Big Mac containers. Just ask for a few every time you eat at McDonald's and you'll have a bunch in no time! Better yet, if you know an employee, maybe they can ask the manager to donate a bunch to the church! |
Fun | ||
Centipede Relay Race
You will need a backless Bench per 5-7 kids, optional squirt guns/head gear for this relay race that gets the kids to "centipede" across the room. |
Fun | ||
Testament Tangle
Here is a fun game that will help children learn and review which books are in which testament. |
Teaching | ||
Ornamental Memory
You will need a variety of Christmas ornaments - at least 20 DIFFERENT TYPES to help children learn that God never forgets Hebrews 6:10. |
Teaching | ||
I Spy a Spy
This is a 90's version of the classic "Heads Up 7 Up." (If don't know that game, don't worry about it.) You will need Five (or more) 3 1/2" computer disks. |
Teaching | ||
Stare Wars (and that's not a typo.)
This is a GREAT object lesson-type game that teaches Hebrews 12:2 "Fixing our eyes on Jesus" and not be distracted by the things of this world that try to get our mind off of God. |
Teaching | ||
Cups Stack Attack
In short: You race to stack and unstack the cups according to a set pattern that is demonstrated ahead of time. Once you get the basic idea, you can make all kinds of variations. You will need Plastic Cups that stack well, and fit inside each other loosely |
Fun | ||
Session Three: Your Puppet, Your Teaching Assistant
How to use your puppet to enhance your lesson. |
Using your puppet to enhance your lesson. | ||
Star Date Zero
Some "Star Trek" puppet go through an anomoly and get to witness Creation! |
Creation | ||
Year End Evaluations
This is a sample of a year-end interview form to use with teachers at the end of the year. |
CM Evaluation | ||
Human Bowling
This is a very fun game that all will enjoy! The set-up depends on the size of your group, but the object should be easy to figure out! |
Fun | ||
Find the Cookie Monster
A fun twist on Hide and Go Seek! In this version, the LEADER hides with a box of cookies and the kids go looking for him/her. |
Teaching | ||
Wheel of Memory(Review Game Show)
This is a pretty simple review game show. (You can also just use Bible trivia questions.)You will need Spinning Wheel -wood or poster board. |
Teaching | ||
Following Instructions Game
This is a great game that teaches the importance of reading the Bible carefully and following it's instructions instead of just trying to 'wing it' spiritually. |
Obeying God's Word | ||
Bible Stack Attack (3 versions)
Here is an activity that will give you a way to use up those boxes of old books or magazines in the attic or garage! |
Teaching | ||
Bible Book Scramble
Here is a game can be used to teach what sections of the Bible different books belong to |
Teaching | ||
Ten Questions or I'm Thinking of a Bible Book
Here is another game to teach or review the books of the Bible. |
Teaching | ||
66 Seconds or Less Race
You've heard of 60 Minutes, well this game takes less than 66 seconds! You need a stop watch, or at least a watch with a second hand. |
Teaching | ||
Win, Lose, or Eat!
This is "Win, Lose or Draw" without the paper or pens! Instead, have a supply of rope licorice on hand! |
Teaching | ||
Team Bible Drill
The Team Bible Drill is similar to the basic Bible drill, except that it involves every child and more kids are rewarded. |
Teaching | ||
You Can't Make Me Laugh
Each kid who answered review questions takes a turn sitting on the stool with a straight face while the leaders try to make him/her laugh. |
Fun | ||
We're All Different
You can use this game as an introduction to how we are all different - but that God loves us all the same, or other similar applications |
Teaching | ||
Paper Airplane Elimination
Each child will need paper to make an airplane and a steady hand to get their airplane through the hula hoop or in the target (which could be a basket or trash can.) |
Fun | ||
The Mad Hatters
Similar to musical chairs - call it musical hats if you want! The child who is 'hatless' is removed, and the game begins again, but with one less hat. |
Fun | ||
Kool-Aid IV Race
Doctor and Patient take on new meaning in this partner game. You will need Long surgical tubes, Kool-Aid and cups. (maybe paper towels too!) |
Fun | ||
Tee Pee Unroll
Give the first person on each team a roll of toilet paper - it's great if it is still wrapped in paper |
Fun | ||
Creation Relay
Use the elements of this relay race to review the days of creation. Select two contestants who will compete using blindfolds, cups of water, whiteboard or chalk board, posterboard and markers, sleeping bag or blanket. |
Teaching | ||
The Nerve to Serve
You will need lots and lots of balls, or wads of paper, 7 children, as you teach about serving others. |
Teaching | ||
Sports Charades
This variation of charades was used during our Sport Unit that we were doing. You will need slips of paper with sports names written on them. |
Fun | ||
Time's Up!
This "Cup Stacking" game requires a table, stop watch, calculator, and a bunch of cups. |
Teaching | ||
Fruit of the Spirit Game Review
This is an on-going game that builds week to week. Each Fruit of the Spirit has a hand motion to it. The game will get harder as the weeks progress. |
Teaching | ||
Pass the Squeeze
Fun but quiet game. Great as a filler when something "extra" is needed. You need LOTS of kids, a coin, whistle, and a hanky. |
Fun | ||
Basketball Blitz
Crazy teaching game requiring lots of small balls, trash can, duct tape, tall ladder and a cooperative spirit! |
Teaching | ||
Heads Up, Seven Up
Classic game for children to play and nothing needed except kids with thumbs! |
Fun | ||
The Lego Gossip Game
For this important teaching lesson you will need Legos, Bell or Hanky on tall square table center stage for team competition. |
Teaching |