Subscribe in a reader

The Virtuous Women
Bible Games for Children Relay Race Pack

Why Relay Races?

Virtuous Women

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

Do your kids have some extra energy to burn?

Why not run a relay race and apply the truths you just taught from your kids Bible lesson?

Relays are the perfect Bible game review!


Four Bible Games for Children
Relay Races for Virtuous Women.

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 and balloons are often used.

Here is a brief description of each Bible games for children relay in The Virtuous Women Relay Pack:

  • Lesson 1, Kids race to the temple and back in a “priest’s uniform” like Hannah made for Samuel.
  • Lesson 2, Kids stay devoted to one another as they race with a balloon between them.
  • Lesson 3, Kids race to receive “judgement” from Deborah and return with it to the start line.
  • Lesson 4, Kids get their priorities lined up like Mary did in this fun race.

Relay Races Help Kids Interact and Drop Their Guard Down

Virtuous Women of the Bible

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 Virtuous Women Options!
Expand Your Lesson Into Sunday Night or Mid-Week

Four optional Packs are included!

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

Snatch all the Packs up at once with the Packed Out Version Now – CD and download for $25 – Kickit is just $32! Or- add the Packed Out Download Option for just $15 anytime.

Build your Virtuous Women of the Bible with our Packs to give you tons of options!