Instant Games for Children

Content

Good quality, workable and fun-filled games are an essential ingredient for children's work, but often people only know a finite number of activities to keep children entertained. Instant Games for Children contains 101 instantly playable games to choose from, making this book a must for everyone involved in children's work.

The games provide an opportunity for children to gather, help illustrate thematic programmes, burn off energy and provide children with great memories. Instant Games for Children is brimming with games that are easy to explain and fun to play. All you need to play all 101 games are 14 inexpensive everyday items like ping-pong balls and skipping ropes!

Instant Games for Children is ideal for children's work leaders, helpers, after-school clubs and parents and families. It is suitable for church and non-church groups, and uniformed organisations such as Brownies or Cubs. Those working with children in the 5-11s age spectrum in midweek groups, holiday clubs, after school clubs, church weekends and one-off activity days will find this book particularly useful.

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Author info

Susan L Lingo is a former schoolteacher with over 18 years of experience working with children and author of more than 25 resources for children's workers and children in the US, including Show Me! Devotions for Leaders to Teach Kids.

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Reviews

From The Good Bookstall - November 2009

'101 fun filled children's games using just 14 everyday items'?! A bold promise indeed, but this book really does 'live up to it's promise'. It does provide that many super games, using just that many items; ideal for 5 - 11 year olds. I was particularly impressed by the information in the 'Get ready...' section, which explained, for each game, the group size, best age, playing time, items needed and the energy level required.

'The scripted story line for each game and the inside tips were also very useful. The whole book is certainly about having fun for all ages young and old and will prove a great resource to have on your shelf, or in your bag, for those 'just in case' moments.

Reviewed by Wendy Downey

From Congregation Federation September 2009

For those working with children aged 5 to 11, this book had a welcome 'live simply' ethos. All the games are played using a game bag of 14 inexpensive items, such a ping-pong balls and skipping ropes. These are used imaginatively in a good mixture of games: team and individual, quiet and raucous, sensible and crazy. Where needed a simple picture or diagram brings the game to life.

A heading for each game gives the suggested ages, size of group, energy level and duration. This format helps leaders to plan a well balanced session.

The one thing missing for our purposes was advice for linking particular games with a Bible story or theme. It can be done readily enough by an imaginative leader, but some help would have been welcome. However, excellent value at less than 7 pence per game!

Reviewed by Stephen Haward

Book details

• ISBN: 9781841015910
• Published: 22 May 2009
• Status:
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 144