Including: Cross, Jesus, Caiaphas, Pilate, Scourging, Nails, Centurion, Golgotha, Place of the Skull, Calvary, and related. Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22; John 18, etc.
Related forums:
Go back to other teaching techniques for teaching Trial and Crucifixion
Additional Holy Week Stories (such as Gethsemane, Easter)
Replies sorted oldest to newest
A lesson originally written for State Street UMC, Bristol VA
The children will read, complete, and reassemble a shortened version of the story, then play a relay designed to help them remember the parts of the Holy Week story using symbols.
Mark 14:43-15:47
Important Note for Games Workshop Leaders:
The purpose of the games workshop is two-fold: to develop Bible skills and to reinforce that knowledge by having fun with games. The games are not frills and fluff! Playing games helps to cement the knowledge and reinforce the skills you introduce during the Bible lesson. Please do not skimp on the games portion of the lesson! Use the time guidelines to keep your lesson on track. Remember -- children are spending 4 weeks on this story, so if you can’t cover every single aspect of the story, it’s ok!
Time Guidelines:
Gather the children together in the Temple area with their Bibles. Welcome the children and introduce yourself. Always begin each class with introductions. Remember that workshop leaders rotate often and the children may not know you. Make sure you are wearing your name tag and that the children have picked up their nametags from Fast Pass. Tell the children that today you will be hearing about the Easter Story – Jesus’ trial and how he was killed – and then what happened on Easter Sunday!
Opening Prayer: Open with prayer: “Dear God, Thank you for this day and for all the people who are here today. Help us to open our hearts and minds to your Word as we study and play here today.” Amen
Ask: Where would we find a story about Jesus’ life and death? (gospels in the New Testament). Today’s story is found in all four gospels. What are the gospels? (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – first four books of the New Testament)
The story of Jesus’ death and resurrection is found in all four gospels, but we are going to study the account from the gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles to Mark 14:43-15:47. (Note what else is in this section and any features, such as a map of Jerusalem, that your classroom Bibles may have.)
Say: Today’s story is pretty long, so we won’t read the whole thing from our Bibles. Instead, I am going to tell you the story by reading each of these paragraphs in the correct order. I have some "blanks" in my story script that I'm going to ask YOU to fill in as I read this. After we're done hearing the story and filling in the blanks, then we're going to split into two teams and each team will be given a copy of these story paragraphs and we're going to see which team can put the story back in the correct order the fastest!
How to Print and Play:
Print copies of the story seen below (available as an attachment at the end of this lesson) and cut them into slices, keeping the copies in separate piles.
Play a relay game designed to help them recognize and remember the meaning of various parts of the Holy Week story.
Supplies and Preparation:
Variety of Holy Week Story Symbols:
Note: Adjust the number of items depending on the age of your students and the extent to which you want them to remember every possible part of the Holy Week story.
White linen strip – Jesus’ burial
Length of rawhide - Jesus was whipped Palm branch – Palm Sunday
Praying hands – Jesus praying in the garden
Bag of spices – preparing Jesus’ body for burial
Crown of thorns – put on Jesus’ head by the soldiers
Real crown – symbolizing that Jesus is a real King of Kings!
Cross – Jesus’ crucifixion
Sign that says, “This is the King of the Jews” – sign put on the cross above Jesus’ head
Feather – from the rooster who crowed when Peter denied Jesus
Die – the soldiers cast lots for Jesus’ robe
Silver coin – Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver
Communion cup – Last Supper
Picture of a sword – Peter cut off the servant’s ear when Jesus was arrested
Stone – stone rolled away from the tomb
Nail – nails used to put Jesus on the cross
Card with “Jerusalem” written on it – where the Temple was located, where the story took place
Card with “Passover” written on it – the Jewish feast that Jesus was celebrating with his disciples
Picture of a skull – Golgotha, Place of the Skull where Jesus was crucified
Purple cloth – color of the robe the soldiers put on Jesus
Basket or bag
Place the Story symbols in the basket.
Set the basket at one end of the playing area
To Play:
The last 10 minutes should be reserved for Journal Reflection time. This is an opportunity for processing and reflection about what the children have learned. Ask the shepherds to pass out the journals and pencils/pens and the journal question sticker for the day. Workshop leaders and shepherds should sit down with children in small groups to facilitate discussion and writing in Faith Journals. Memory verse stickers are also included for each lesson. Children may copy the memory verse and illustrate it as an alternative to journal questions.
Journal Questions:
Grades 1-2: Jesus loves you. Draw a picture showing how you can show love to Jesus.
Grades 3-6: Jesus loves you. He died for you. How can you show Jesus your love for him?
Extra Activities:
If you have extra time, review the memory verse together with these games. Be sure to play the music CD while playing!
Verse Pop Up – Grades 1-4
Supplies:
construction paper (six sheets)
Tape
Divide the memory verse into six sections and write each section on a piece of construction paper.
For God so loved the world
That he gave his only begotten son
That whoever believes in him
Will never die
But have eternal life.
John 3:16
Tape each section to the wall, leaving about one foot between sections.
To Play:
Prayer: Gather the children together in a circle. Review with them one word or concept that they learned during today’s session. (Believe, Love, Resurrection are some suggestions) Encourage children to come back next week for another workshop, and to invite their friends, especially their friends who do not belong to a church. Remind them to bring their Bibles. Ask for prayer requests and pray together. You may ask one of the children to say the closing prayer, or you may pray something like this, Dear Lord, You are so wonderful and awesome! We thank you for sending Jesus to show us how to live and love. We thank you for sending him to be our Savior. Help us to always remember the wonderful love and grace you have given us and to remember that far beyond this Easter season. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Release children only to parents or by prior arrangement with parents.
A lesson originally written by Jaymie Derden for State Street UMC Bristol, VA, and updated by members of the Rotation.org Content Team
Summary:Children will play a ping-pong ball "Egg Carton Toss" game to review details of the story and reinforce them. They will conclude by creating a ping-pong ball message they can take home.
Scripture Reference:
John 19:1-30, the Trial and Death of Jesus
For non-readers and very young students: Pick a storybook version of the story of Jesus' death and adjust your quiz questions to match how the storybook told/phrased the story. You may also want to use small bean-bags instead of ping-pong balls (like a "hacky-sack" that won't bounce).
An egg carton with the holes numbered from 1 to 12.Welcome the children and explain what they'll be doing today and what you hope they will learn.
Open with a prayer.
Tell the students that they are to listen carefully and take notes if they like, because after the story is read they're going to play a memory game with the carton and ping-pong balls to see how much of the story they remember!
Read John 19:1-30, the story of the Death of Jesus. Use a storybook or shortened version if needed. This link goes to a shortened version of the Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion story prepared for another lesson here at Rotation.org.
Here are the Bible Trivia Questions from the Bible Study on John 19:1-2 and 14-30. (The original writer of this lesson didn't include questions about verses 3 through 13 in order to speed up the game and focus the story. If you are using the abbreviated version or a storybook Bible you will need to come up with your own questions that match the source you are using).
As usual, every question and answer is an opportunity to add insight and ask a question! Pick your spots.
Using the fine-tip permanent markers to write on their ping-pong ball, have students write a thank you to Jesus for the forgiveness he gave us on the cross. Discuss possible words, keywords they can FIT on the ping-pong ball that others would understand if you showed it to them. Add a cross. Close with prayer.
Important Tip: Show students how to hold the ball with two fingers while they write and NOT smudge the permanent ink while it is drying (takes about 20 to 30 seconds to dry).
A lesson originally written by Rachel Haugland at Bethel Lutheran
Story City, IA, and improved by members of the Rotation.org Content Team
A lesson written by Kirk from: Kildaire Presbyterians Church Cary, NC and updated by members of the Rotation.org Content Team!
Children will play a team quiz game that reviews and reinforces the Luke 23 story of Jesus' Trial and Crucifixion.
Luke 22 (for background) and Luke 23 (Jesus with Pilate and Herod, and the Crucifixion )
Luke 23 is long, so you will likely wish to read a shortened version of it, or from a storybook. The questions provided below assume students have read the entire chapter, so adjust which questions you ask accordingly.
Members of the Rotation.org Content Team have created a "shortened" version of Luke 23 based on the New Living Translation that's suitable for children and this lesson. The PDF is attached to this lesson. It includes verses you can skip if you're really short on time or working with younger students. As you or your students read it, you may wish to show illustrations. Links to recommended children-friendly illustrations are found at the end of this lesson.
Concept: Jesus was killed by people who did not understand who he was, and were afraid of what he might do. Jesus suffered and died on the cross as a sign of God's forgiveness of our sins and that we might enjoy eternal life with him.
Participants will:
See "ball grab" alternative to "buzzer box" below.Alternative to the Buzzers:
Give each team an object that makes a distinct sound. Rhythm instruments, such as bongos or tambourines and cymbals are good. Their different sounds will help the Game Leader determine which team "buzzed in" first. You can also use "balls" that the players grab when they think they know the answer. See below!
Greet the children and introduce yourself. Explain what they'll be doing today and what you hope they will learn.
As the children come in the door, count them off by color -- Red, Orange, Green and Purple -and have them go to the area of the room that is designated with their color.
Scripture/Bible Story:
If you're using classroom Bibles, help the students find the book of Luke. (Get the shepherds to go around the room and help with this.) If necessary, review the organization of the Bible: The Bible is divided into two big parts, the Old and New Testaments. Each part is made up of books, which are divided into chapters and verses. The first four books of the New Testament are Matthew, Mark, Luke and John – the gospels, which tell the stories of Jesus’ life.
Show them that if they open their Bible in the middle, they’ll usually land in the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. Point out that the book name is at the top of each page. After finding Psalms, if they then take the pages on the right side and divide them in half, they’ll land in one of the gospels. From there they can find Luke. (Some of the older children should know the books of the Bible. Encourage everyone to learn them.)
After they’ve found the book of Luke, help them find chapters 22-23, and tell them this is one of the places where the story of Jesus’ trial and crucifixion is told in the Bible. Some of the children will confuse chapters and verses. Show them that chapter numbers are the big ones, and also are at top of every page.
If applicable, let them know that because of its length, you'll be reading a shortened version of the story.
2. Tell the story using the shortened version of the Luke 23 story attached as a PDF to this lesson. Links to free images online that are suitable for children are found at the end of this lesson. Otherwise, read it from your classroom Bibles. You may invite students to help you read. Be sure to read it dramatically! -- because the story is full of voices, drama, and emotion.
Tell the children that even though they’ve heard the story before, they need to listen very carefully and remember the details in order to play the game that’s coming up.
Below in this lesson plan you will see two lists of possible questions to ask. Use those you think are most approprirate and don't forget that every question and answer is an opportunity to add insights and ask more questions!
1. The children are already divided into four teams, named for the four colors on the buzzer box – Red, Orange, Green, and Purple. Have either four (one from each team) or eight players (two from each team) gather around a table with the buzzer box in the middle. Each player holds a buzzer (the buzzer wires are color-coded; players on the same team hold the same color wire).
2. Explain that you will call out a question and players who think they know the answer should press their buzzer. The first to buzz gets to give the answer. After several questions, switch to the next group of players. Make sure everybody gets to play.
3. Questions: At the end of the lesson plan you’ll find two lists of questions. The ones for the younger kids are in multiple-choice format. Feel free to improve the questions or add to the list. If you have the younger kids early in the rotation, you might ask the questions in the order given, to reinforce the sequence of events. If it’s later in the rotation, they might know the story well enough to mix the questions up.
Older kids:
Let players use their Bibles to find the answers. Be ready to switch to the multiple-choice questions if needed.
Younger kids:
The buzzers are tricky for first-graders. If you’d rather not tackle using buzzers with first and second graders, you can just divide them into two teams and alternate asking questions of each team. Let children take turns answering. (Or you might have a better idea! Feel free to devise your own game for them.)
4. Scoring: Ask the shepherd keep score on the white board. Award 5 points for a correct answer. No points for a wrong answer; let anyone who knows the correct answer tell it. (You can use a different scoring system if you prefer, but keep it simple.)
Tips: Try not to let one knowledgeable or fast-fingered child dominate the game. Rotating the players partially takes care of the problem, but you might run into a team that doesn’t want to rotate, wants to let the sharpest member play the whole time. In this case you can announce that anybody who answers three questions in a row will be retired as permanent champion (with a big round of applause) to give everybody else a chance to compete. (You might as well make this announcement in the beginning when you have fifth-graders). Also, don’t let non-playing team members help the players; this in effect lets the fast kid answer by proxy.
Be sure they know the answer before buzzing. If they are buzzing and then taking too long to think of the answer, use the timer in the supply bin and give 5 seconds to answer after buzzing (this has not been a problem in the past).
You might have to adjust the game as you go along. If it turns out that eight players make the game chaotic, try letting just four play at a time.
Wrap-up:
Close as is your custom.
Grab Ball Alternative to Answer Buzzer Boxes
If you don't have the coveted "answer buzzer boxes" available to you, try this: Place a foam ball or one of thosevery inexpensieve colorful fiber-fill balls on a table in front of EACH TEAM or answerer. This makes it easier to see who grabbed the ball first. Whoever grabs the ball first after the question is read gets to answer it first. To keep kids from grabbing without knowing the answer, penalize the first-grabber's team a point if they: (a) didn't wait for the entire question to be read, or (b) take more than 5 seconds to provide the correct answer, or (c) provide the wrong answer. Have a "spotter," such as your scorekeeper, pay attention to who grabbed first, second, and third, etc.
Very inexpensive fiber-filled "splash" balls, such as the ones pictured above, are found in many corner stores and big box stores, especially in the "water toy" aisle.
Speaking of "Answer Buzzers"
Many Bible Skills and Games Workshops have a set on-hand for regular use!
Go to an online retailer and shop around.
A simple buzzer system that lights up will alert the "spotter" to who answered first.
Questions for Game (Grades 3-5)
When Jesus was brought before Pilate, which one of these three things was what he was accused of doing?
Was it...
Trying to get people to riot
Trying to get people to stop paying taxes
or Claiming to be the Messiah
What was another thing Jesus was accused of?
Answer: one of the two remaining answers from above
What was another thing Jesus was accused of?
Answer: the final remaining answer from above
When Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” What did Jesus answer?
“Those are your words.”
Where was Jesus from?
Galilee
Who was the ruler of Galilee?
Herod
Why was Herod happy to see Jesus?
He wanted to see him perform a miracle.
Herod asked Jesus a lot of questions. How did Jesus reply?
He did not answer.
What did Herod do then?
He and his soldiers made fun of Jesus, put a fine robe on him and sent him back to Pilate.
When Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate, what did Pilate tell the Jewish leaders and the crowd?
“I have not found Jesus guilty of anything you said he has done, and neither has Herod.”
What did Pilate say he would do to Jesus instead of having him put to death?
Have him beaten with a whip and set free.
How did the crowd react to that proposal?
They shouted, “Kill Jesus! Give us Barabbas!”
Why was Barabbas in jail?
He had started a riot and murdered someone.
How many times did Pilate speak to the crowd, saying that Jesus was innocent and he would have him beaten, not killed?
Three times.
What did Pilate finally do?
Gave into the crowd, freed Barabbas and handed Jesus over to be crucified.
Whom did the soldiers force to carry the cross?
Simon of Cyrene.
Not everybody in the crowd wanted to see Jesus killed. How do we know that?
A lot of women in the crowd were crying for him.
What was the name of the place where Jesus was crucified?
The Skull
Who else was crucified at the same time?
Two criminals
As Jesus was nailed to the cross, what did he say?
Father, forgive these people. They don’t know what they're doing.
What did the soldiers do with Jesus’ clothes?
They gambled to see who would get to keep them
The Jewish leaders, the soldiers, and one of the criminals all insulted Jesus. What did they say?
If you are the Messiah, save yourself.
What did one criminal say to the criminal who insulted Jesus?
We are getting what we deserve, but this man didn’t do anything wrong.”
What did the second criminal say to Jesus?
Remember me when you come into power.
What did Jesus say to the second criminal?
I promise that today you will be with me in heaven.
What happened to the sky?
It turned dark in the middle of the day.
What happened at the temple?
The curtain split down the middle.
What did Jesus say before he died?
Father, I put myself in your hands!
What did the Roman officer say when he saw what had happened?
Jesus must really have been a good man!
What did Jesus’ friends do after Jesus died?
They stood at a distance and watched.
Who took Jesus’ body down from the cross?
Joseph of Arimathea.
What did Joseph do with Jesus’ body?
Wrapped it in cloth and put it in a new tomb cut from rock.
After Jesus’ body was placed in the tomb, what did the women who had followed him do?
They prepared sweet-smelling spices to put on his body.
Why didn’t they put the spices on the body right away?
It was time for the Sabbath, and the law commanded them to rest.
Questions for Game (Grades 1-2)
When Jesus was brought before Pilate, what was one thing he was accused of doing?
Stealing food
Trying to get people to riot
Killing someone
What was another thing Jesus was accused of?
Cheating poor people
Robbing rich people
Trying to get people to stop paying taxes
What was another thing Jesus was accused of?
Claiming to be the Messiah
Smuggling drugs
Frightening children
Pilate asked Jesus, “Are you the king of the Jews?” What did Jesus answer?
“Those are your words.”
Yes, I am.
No, I am not.
Where was Jesus from?
Jerusalem
Galilee
Judea
Who was the ruler of Galilee?
Pilate
Simon of Cyrene
Herod
Why was Herod happy to see Jesus?
He wanted to see him perform a miracle.
He wanted to have Jesus put to death.
He wanted to give a party for Jesus.
Herod asked Jesus a lot of questions. How did Jesus reply?
He gave answers that were very clever
He answered angrily.
He did not answer.
What did Herod do after he questioned Jesus?
He ordered Jesus put to death
He and his soldiers made fun of Jesus, put a fine robe on him and sent him back to Pilate.
He set Jesus free
When Herod sent Jesus back to Pilate, what did Pilate tell the Jewish leaders and the crowd?
“I have not found Jesus guilty, and neither has Herod.”
“Herod and I both find Jesus guilty as charged.”
“This man deserves to die.”
What did Pilate say he would do to Jesus instead of having him put to death?
Set him free with no punishment.
Have him beaten with a whip and set free.
Make him pay a big fine and set him free.
How did the crowd react to that proposal?
They agreed and shouted, Hooray!
They shouted, “Kill Jesus! Give us Barabbas!”
They shouted, “Kill Barabbas! Give us Jesus!”
Why was Barabbas in jail?
He had stolen money from the temple.
He had started a riot and murdered someone.
He had claimed to be the Messiah.
How many times did Pilate speak to the crowd, saying that Jesus was innocent and he would have him beaten, not killed?
Two times.
Three times.
Seven times.
What did Pilate finally do?
Ignored the crowd, set Jesus free and kept Barabbas in jail.
Gave in to the crowd, freed Barabbas and handed Jesus over to be crucified.
Handed both Barabbas and Jesus over to be crucified.
Whom did the soldiers force to carry the cross?
Joseph of Arimathea.
Barabbas
Simon of Cyrene.
Not everybody in the crowd wanted to see Jesus killed. Who in the crowd showed their support for Jesus?
The Roman soldiers
Some disciples who tried to fight the crowd and free Jesus
A lot of women who were crying for him.
What was the name of the place where Jesus was crucified?
The Skull
Mount Sinai
The temple
Who else was crucified at the same time?
Two women
Two criminals
Two Jewish leaders
As Jesus was nailed to the cross, what did he say?
“Father, punish these people for what they’re doing to me.”
“Father, help these people to see what they're doing.”
“Father, forgive these people. They don’t know what they're doing.”
What did the soldiers do with Jesus’ clothes?
They burned them.
They gambled to see who would get to keep them
They took turns trying them on.
The Jewish leaders, the soldiers, and one of the criminals all insulted Jesus. What did they say?
“If you are the Messiah, save yourself.”
“If you are the Messiah, turn this water into wine.”
“If you are the Messiah, heal a sick person.”
When the first criminal insulted Jesus, what did the second criminal say to him?
“You’re right, if he’s the Messiah he should save us and himself.”
“We are getting what we deserve, but this man didn’t do anything wrong.”
“You are getting what you deserve, but I didn’t do anything wrong.”
What did the second criminal say to Jesus?
“Help me get down from this cross.”
“Today I’ll be with you in paradise.”
“Remember me when you come into power.”
What did Jesus say to the second criminal?
“You’re right, you’re getting what you deserve.”
“Today you will be with me in paradise.”
“Love your neighbor as yourself.”
What happened to the sky?
It turned dark in the middle of the day.
It turned cloudy and started to rain.
It got unusually sunny and bright.
What happened at the temple?
The door fell off.
The curtain split down the middle.
The ceiling came falling down.
What did Jesus say before he died?
“Father, don’t let me die.”
“Father, punish my enemies.
“Father, I put myself in your hands!”
What did the Roman officer say after Jesus died?
“I’m glad that’s over with.”
“Jesus must really have been a good man!”
“Jesus must really have been a bad man!”
What did Jesus’ friends do after Jesus died?
They stood at a distance and watched.
They helped to take down his body.
They started a riot in the city.
Who took Jesus’ body down from the cross?
Simon of Cyrene.
Joseph of Arimathea.
The Roman officer.
What did Joseph do with Jesus’ body?
Wrapped it in cloth and put it in a grave he had dug in the ground.
Wrapped it in cloth and put sweet-smelling spices on it.
Wrapped it in cloth and put it in a new tomb cut from rock.
After Jesus’ body was placed in the tomb, what did the women who had followed him do?
They did nothing.
They prepared sweet-smelling spices to put on his body.
They put sweet-smelling spices on his body.
Why didn’t they put the spices on the body right away?
It was time for the Sabbath, and the law commanded them to rest.
They were afraid of the crowd.
It was nighttime and too dark.
SUITABLE ILLUSTRATIONS TO SHOW WITH THE STORY
We’ve identified the following free collections of Trial and Crucifixion images that would be suitable to show children. These can be downloaded and printed for free from freebibleimages.org
1. Trial of Jesus before the Sanhedrin (for children) https://freebibleimages.org/il...pi-090-trial-begins/
2. Jesus before Pilate, Barabbas (for children) https://freebibleimages.org/il...rations/ac-barabbas/
3. Crucifixion images (for children) https://freebibleimages.org/il...6-jesus-crucifixion/
4. Jesus’ death on the Cross (for children) https://freebibleimages.org/il...esus-crucified-dies/
Wheel of Faith Game focusing on things Jesus said.
Memory Verse: “Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’” (Luke 23:34)
Greet the children and introduce yourself.
Open with a prayer.
The day that Jesus was crucified, nailed to the cross and died for our sins was one of the most important days in all of human history. It has been remembered for generations and is called Good Friday, a Christian holiday, during Holy Week, in which Christians reflect on what happened the day Jesus died.
For Jesus’ family and disciples, to have experienced this first Good Friday first hand, wouldn’t have been considered a good day at all. It had to have been a horrible day to see Jesus betrayed, in the middle of the night, to watch him in the early morning stand on trial before Pontius Pilate as the crowds cried out that he should be crucified. Then he was beaten by Roman soldiers. He was whipped. Stripped of his clothes. Spit upon. A crown of thorns was placed upon his head. Then the soldiers forced him to carry the heavy wooden crossbar through the streets of Jerusalem, up to the hill outside of the city, called Golgotha, which means “the place of the skull.” There, they nailed him to the cross and left him there to die, between two thieves, as Roman soldiers stood guard.
As Jesus hung on the cross, he spoke seven different times. Sometimes he addressed the soldiers and the crowd who mocked him. He spoke to one of the dying thieves. Once he addressed his mother and one of his disciples. The rest of the time, Jesus directed his final words to God, his Heavenly Father. These last words were recorded and written down by the writers of the four Gospels. They were considered very important words, and have been shared by Jesus’ followers in the Church for generations. Today, we will explore these last sayings of Jesus as we think about his suffering on the cross. But more importantly, as we think about the day Jesus suffered and died, we thank God that Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and that three days later he rose again from the grave. It is this gift of love and victory over death that makes Good Friday so good for all of us today.
Then say, Today we are going to discover the last words that Jesus spoke from the cross by playing “Wheel of Faith” which kind of resembles the “Wheel of Fortune” game on TV.
Wheel of Faith Game:
Wheel of Faith Puzzles:
Ask
Have the class recite this month’s memory verse together and close with prayer, thanking God for Jesus’ great love for us that led him to die on the cross for our sins.
A lesson written by Rev. Ron Shifley from Scotland United Church of Christ
Scotland, SD
More detailed game instructions added by Rotation.org Tech Team along with a sample wheel photo.
A representative of Rotation.org reformatted this post to improve readability.
The idea for the following game was originally suggested in another lesson here at Rotation.org. Your Content Team has updated and improved it and combined it with a story PDF already created for another lesson in this topic!
TO PLAY:
Print the Story PDF, one copy for the teacher and another copy that you cut up into strips and place in a basket for the game. The Story is an abbreviated version of the Arrest, Trial, and Crucifixion of Jesus.
After reading and discussing the story PDF, students split into two teams and then one person from the first team steps forward to pull a story strip from the basket. After SILENTLY reading it, they then have 60 seconds to sculpt something from that part of the story they just read and their team tries to guess what part of the story they are sculpting.
After a team correctly guessed that part of the story being sculpted, the sculptor reads their entire story slip to the class, and play switches to the next team.
Keep track of how many seconds it takes each team to guess the sculpture. Lowest number of seconds/minutes wins.
SUPPLIES:
Possible Sculpting Rules (or make up your own)
Write each of these symbols on a small slip of paper and place in a basket.
Cross
Crown of thorns
Stone
Palm branch
Cup
Sheep or lamb
Donkey
Nail
Tomb
Money
Praying
Garden
Temple
Soldier
King
Temple Curtain
Rooster
Kiss
Angel
Whip
Earthquake
Love
Sword
Golgotha – place of the skull
Access to this requires a Supporting Membership.
If you are not yet a Supporting Member, or if your Supporting Membership has expired, you will see a PURCHASE option below. You can also update your CC info using the link below.
Premium "Supporting Member" benefits include:Annual Supporting Memberships are $45. If you would prefer to send a check or would like to make an additional contribution, look here.
We are a 501(3)c non-profit ministry of sharing supported entirely by individuals and churches.
• Independent
