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!
Level | Title | Topic | |
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The Cheating Game
Candy, rewards and a "cheat" to get the point across add to the excitement of this game! |
Teaching | ||
Grab and Give
Teamwork is the key in this game which is played in rounds. |
Teaching | ||
Candy Grab--Greed
This is a very simple game that can be used as an introduction to a lesson on greed |
Teaching | ||
Paper Cup Pyramid
Friendly competition using 2 teams and lots of styrofoam cups. Great for boy/girl competition. |
Teaching | ||
Kidologist's Bible Riddle
You will need to reproduce the puzzle of the Books of the Bible. Kids are challenged to find the books of the Bible that are hidden in the paragraph. |
Teaching | ||
Memory Game with a Point
This Memory Game requires Two each of several memory devices: Such as... 3 1/2 inch floppy disks, blank CDs, Zip |
Teaching | ||
Passing the Word
Here is a simple game that teaches a great lesson on witnessing! You will need to conspire ahead of time with one team member from each team. You will need 2 inflatable beach balls, or other object |
Teaching | ||
Verse Memory Card Game
Life takes some guessing, and even if we are not sinning, we have to make choices. We should learn from watching the choices that others have made before us, both good and bad) and realize that others are watching us! |
Teaching | ||
Tarp Toss
Great Game for boy/girl competition! You will need a tarp and bean bags for each team of 4. |
Teaching | ||
Pyramid Verse Memory Game
This is a great game to teach kids a memory verse and also teaches them that it is a lot easier to get through life when we follow a plan: God's plan |
Teaching | ||
Globe Race
You will need 2 matching globes for this game that can be used just for fun or to introduce a talk on world missions. |
Fun | ||
Paper Clip Race
You'll need boxes of paper clips to drive home the fact that "assumptions" are not always correct. Things are not always as they seem in life. |
Teaching | ||
Nail Pounding
This could be considered a game of skill involving some friendly competition! |
Fun | ||
Winter Gear Race
Relay fun using Winter Gear (giant winter coats, gloves, knit hats, scarves, etc.). Could be adapted for other seasons or use Biblical costumes. |
Fun | ||
Soap Verse Challenge
Bible Memory is fun using soap and water. 12 bars of soap (or number needed for verse) and 12 bowls/buckets of water (or one giant tub) and towels!. |
Teaching | ||
Pipe Race
Great Teamwork Game. You will need 24' tube of sump pump tubing & a super bouncing ball for each team. |
Fun | ||
Un-Hang Man
Interactive lesson with a powerful teaching twist for upper elementary kids! Follow these instructions carefully and you will have a lesson filled with fun and laughter that ends with a somber challenge both for salvation and a surrendered life for kids already saved! |
Salvation | ||
Pass the Message
A great game to reinforce our purpose of Spreading the Good News without being stopped by Satan --Teams and 1 spy needed. Requirements: 3 1/2 Floppy disks or CDs |
Teaching | ||
Spot Enoch
A collection of action figures and/or dolls is required for this Teaching Game that requires children to "pay attention" in order to win points. |
Teaching | ||
Operation Walk with God
3-legged race that requires setting up an obstacle course to reinforce Bible Account concerning "Walking with God." |
Teaching | ||
Milking a Goat | Christian Life | ||
Christmas SAY WHAT PowerPoint Game!
This is a 'guess a letter' PowerPoint game that introduces Christmas and the theme of God's love through the gift of Jesus. |
Popular Christmas Sayings | ||
Looking AHEAD! (A New Year's Devotional!)
A New Year's devotional or lesson that you can share with your kids. |
Christian Life | ||
A Fresh Look at Your Ministry
View your ministry with a fresh perspective! |
Vision - Evaluation | ||
Yeah, but I like you too!
Kidologist's Blog DewDate 11-30-2003 Reprint from Past Newsletter |
Loved or Liked? | ||
The Mother of All Lego Ships
Kidologist's Blog DewDate 11-29-2003 |
Lego! | ||
A Puppet Routine on Giving | Christmas | ||
3 Things Make a GIFT
Here is a great lesson that helps to teach just what it means that SALVATION IS A FREE GIFT. |
Christmas | ||
The Surprise Birthday Party | Christmas | ||
After Christmas Blues Song
This song is sung to the tune of Don Fransico's "He's Alive" - it is a spoof - you sing it seriously, but it is actually very funny, especially if you introduce it as a song the Lord laid on your heart last night as you reflected on Christmas being over. |
Christmas | ||
Ornamental Memory Game | Christmas | ||
Christmas "What Am I Thinking Of?" Game
A quick and easy Christmas themed game for use in your kidmin. |
Christmas Game | ||
The Christmas Wrappers | Christmas | ||
Candy Cane Christmas Game | Christmas | ||
Santa Jokes | Christmas | ||
Shadow Guesses | Christmas | ||
Why is Jesus Better than Santa Claus? | Christmas | ||
Give your heart to Jesus! | Christmas | ||
The Never-Ending Gift! | Christmas | ||
The Chistmas Story Shuffle | Christmas | ||
'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Technically | Christmas | ||
Why Christmas? (a poem) | Christmas | ||
Christmas Carol Lyrics | Christian Life | ||
Play-Doh Christmas Game | Christmas | ||
Wisemen Gifts | Christmas | ||
Spread the Word
The purpose of this game is two-fold. First, to visualize the need to work together to spread the Gospel (the Good News) as far as possible. Secondly, in a surprise twist to illustrate how often in our zeal to reach people far away, we miss those right next to us! |
Teaching | ||
Use Instructions
You will need two card tables and a mixed up puzzle for each team (one puzzle with box top that shows how to make it.) |
Teaching | ||
Verse Mirrors
The object of the game is to write a verse in mirror image on a poster board. You will need 2 small mirrors and 1 large mirror. |
Teaching | ||
Give-Away Monopoly
small group activity to teach the importance of stewardship |
Teaching | ||
You're Music in the Hand of the Master | Christian Life |