Preschoolers love to imitate. As teachers and parents, we want to be a good and godly example for them to follow. As Christians, we are to imitate Christ and follow his guidance and direction for our lives. It is never too early to teach our little ones to follow God and here is a fun Christian preschool activity based on James 1:22 that says: “Do not just listen to the Word and thus deceive yourselves, but do what He says”. I call this game “Follow my instructions, please.”
This is what you do:
For this activity, you will need to prepare several sets of instructions. I’ve given you 8 different ones below that you might want to use or adapt to your situation. The other thing you’ll want to set up is a nice scripture board showing James 1:22. You are now ready to play this activity.
This is how it is played:
After presenting your lesson and James 1:22, you will explain to the class that they are going to say the Bible verse. After saying James 1:22, she will choose a boy who must follow the instructions she gives him. The child will then listen to your instructions and carry them out to the best of his ability. You may want to have some sort of treat to give the child for the success of it. After each set of instructions, say the Bible verse together, and then choose a new child to follow the new set of instructions.
Possible address set:
Series 1:
1. Jump into the sink.
2. Wash your hands.
3. Clap 3 times.
4. Sit down.
Set #2:
1. Touch your toes.
2. Spin 2 times.
3.Go to the window.
4. Sit down.
Set #3:
1. Jump around the table.
2. Jump on the table.
3. Clap 2 times.
4. Sit down.
Set #4:
1. Shout your name 2 times.
2. High five with the teacher.
3. Pat the top of your head 2 times.
4. Sit down.
Set #5:
1. Roar like a lion.
2. Draw a circle in the air.
3. Jump to the door.
4. Sit down.
Set #6:
1. Spin 2 times.
2. Clap 2 times.
3. Give the teacher a back rub.
4. Sit down.
Set #7:
1. Shout your name 2 times.
2. Touch your knees.
3.Go to the window.
4. Sit down.
Set #8:
1. Chirping like a bird.
2. Count to 5 out loud.
3. Give the teacher a hug.
4. Sit down.
Before playing this activity, you may want to introduce the lesson as follows:
Alright boys and girls! Follow my instructions, please. Touch your toes. (Wait for responses.) Clap 2 times. (Wait for responses). Rotate around 2 times. (Wait for responses.) Very good. I’m so glad you followed my instructions. God loves when you allow his directions as well. We cannot just listen to God. We also have to do what He says. That is what our Bible verse says. James 1:22 says this: “Don’t just listen to the Word and thus deceive yourselves, but do what it says.” (Point to your scripture board as you say the verse. In fact, I always divide my verses into small sections and then have the children repeat after me.) Now let’s play a fun game to help us learn this Bible verse and learn to follow directions. Let’s play “Follow my instructions, please.”
