Why Relay Races?

Expand your Bible games for children with these fun relay races.

Do your kids have some extra energy to burn?

Kids look forward to stretching
out and getting some physical activity.

Why not run a relay race and apply the truths you just taught?

Relays are the perfect Bible game review!

Four Bible Games for Children
Relay Races for the Fruit of the Spirit 1 – 2
Five for Part 3!

Our Bible games for children relays use simple rules and common objects to reinforce the kids Bible lessons.

You’ll need plenty of masking tape to layout your relay. Boxes, yardsticks, balloons and paper plates are often used.

Here is a brief description of each Bible games
for children relay in the Fruit of the Spirit 1 Relay Pack:

• Lesson 1, Race to SucSEED Kids race to plant seeds in good soil.
• Lesson 2, Vine day for a race! Kids grip a vine as they balance grapes on a plate to the finish.
• Lesson 3, TREEmendous Job! Kids run to hang green leaves on a human tree to prosper.
• Lesson 4, Fill it Up! Kids toss “good things” (marshmallows) into a heart box.

Here is a brief description of each Bible games
for children relay in the Fruit of the Spirit 2 Relay Pack:

• Lesson 1, Love is in the Air! – Kids run then toss heart discs into a can to fill it with love.
• Lesson 2, Bowl with Cherries - Kids roll “cherry” marbles into a huge bowl made on the floor.
• Lesson 3, Go FIGure - Kids make figs then run to attach them to a human fig tree!
• Lesson 4, Just Pass on Bad Fruit! - Kids make pineapples, sort good from bad fruit and only pass the good fruit down the line.

Here is a brief description of each Bible games
for children relay in the Fruit of the Spirit 3 Relay Pack:

• Lesson 1, Kindness – Kids go out of their way to retrieve a ball dropped randomly as they travel.
• Lesson 2, Faithfulness – Pairs of kids hold hands as they volley a ball back and forth.
• Lesson 3, Goodness – Kids generously scoop and carry popcorn as they fill up a container at the other end.
• Lesson 4, Meekness – Kids stuff “power” balloons under a sweatshirted team member to keep power under wraps!
• Lesson 5, Self-Control – Kids stick check marks over their DESIRE to keep it in check.

Relay Races Help Kids Interact and Drop Their Guard Down

Bible games for children Relay Races are a great way to get kids to interact, stretch out, reinforce the lesson and well, just be kids.

Relays are a great icebreaker
and a way to get visitors involved and let their guard down.

Some kids hang back, are cautious and lack confidence to be able to do it.
They may choose not to take part in the relay. That’s fine, allow them to watch.

Some kids (like my very own child) are shy or they need to know they can be
successful. Often, once they observe how it works on the first run they ask to play.

But, if a child is still not into it or maybe physically unable to participate, involve them another way!
Give them an important job to assist you and help
run the game:

• Keep score and/or keep time
• Set up the course and maintain it during the game
• Hold an object in place such as a basket or box that is used in the relay
• Gather objects (like balls , Frisbees, balloons) and restock teams during or in between rounds
• Monitor certain aspects of the game – for instance – making sure instructions are followed properly, fairly and completely
• Assist younger players or anyone having difficulty with a part of the relay
• Start players at the proper time

There are many ways for kids to assist you and keep the relay running smoothly! So if someone is reluctant to play – no worries. Offer another way to be involved!

Never hesitate to modify the Bible games for children rules or objects for safety, age appropriateness, skill levels or physical limitations. Everyone’s situation /facility is
different.

If you create an alternate way to play – email us – we’d love to hear and we’ll post it on the website, modify the instructions or offer it as an optional way to play!

Safety Precautions

Always error toward safety with any Bible games for children. Use wisdom and common sense when you choose an area for a relay. Some relays may involve water and in this case, should only be used on a carpeted area to avoid slips and falls.

Clear out the area as much as possible. Some relays may say, “run” – change this to a walk or fast walk according to your room layout, space available and kids involved, etc.
Keep kids in their team lanes to avoid collisions

Competition

Many people have strong feelings about bringing competition into Bible games for children. That’s understandable. It depends on how the kids Bible games are approached and monitored.

Don’t let them get out of hand! Instruct kids to help and
encourage one another!

Do not allow any comments that are derogatory, demeaning or “trash talk”. Stop the game immediately if this occurs and remove kids
from a round if necessary.

As an alternative to team competition – play as a large group – one team working together to achieve the lowest time in a round.

Add More Fruit of the Spirit Packs!
Expand Your Lesson Into Sunday Night or Mid-Week

Four optional Packs to choose from!

• Skit Pack
• Intro Pack
• Relay Pack
• Small Group Pack

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Build your Fruit of the Spirit kids Bible lessons with the Packs that fit your style, time frame and resources.