Women of the Bible Activities
Women play a significant role in many Bible stories, often serving as examples of faith and courage. Thus, teaching Sunday school students and Bible study participants about the women of the Bible can assist in their spiritual growth. Activities are one way to do that. However, in order to avoid frustration, either for yourself or your students, it's important to choose age-appropriate activities.
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Young Children
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Young children, or those not yet old enough to attend school, enjoy exploring the world and emulating adult activities. Linda Fellion, former Executive Director of the Early Childhood Council of Larimer County, Colorado, recommends dress-up games for this age group. You might have girls dress up as Bible characters and boys as their partners, such as Mary and Joseph or Rachel and Jacob. You might also have your kids learn and perform short plays about the lives of significant Bible women, such as Esther.
Grade School
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Grade school-aged children are developing their logical and memory skills. You can take advantage of these skills when teaching them about the women of the Bible. Consider playing matching games in which participants turn over cards, gaining points for each match made. For younger children, you can use pictures, such as Rebecca's jug or Esther's crown. For older kids, you can use words. For example, you can match a character's name with the book of the Bible that records her story, such as Sarah and Genesis.
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Tweens and Teens
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Tweens, or children between the ages of 8 and 12, and teens are social creatures who are learning about group hierarchy. These groups often enjoy competitive games, such as Women of the Bible Jeopardy or Bible Trivial Pursuit. For tweens, consider categories like "names beginning with S." For older teens, you can tie Bible women to the sections of the Bible, as in "Women of the Pentateuch" or "Women of the Gospels."
Adults
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Some adults resist the idea of playing games about the Bible, as they consider them disrespectful, while others really enjoy Bible games. If you're teaching an adult Bible study group, you'll need to understand the feelings of your group. For a more serious group, you can simply have the students complete quizzes or other written activities. Fun-loving groups often enjoy the same games as teens, such as trivia or Jeopardy, though you'll need to adapt the clues to your group's maturity and Bible knowledge.
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