Today's post is short and sweet: utilize the theme of the week to create one big experience, connecting all of the smaller portions of the week...aka the past 3 posts.
1. Music- Not only use the songs provided, but use music connected to the theme as kids come and go during check-in and check-out. For example, we used spy music, such as Pink Panther songs, during Agency D3 week. Use this throughout the whole week to backup any activity that may need a soundtrack.
2. Storytelling- As mentioned before, use the characters. However, go a step further and give the characters fun, themed costumes. Connect the Bible stories to the theme too! Bring the theme back to the Bible days!
3. Games- Make the games related to the week, even if that means altering a version of tag or hide and go seek to become a "spy mission." Games can even extend to walking in the halls. For example, during Agency D3, I had my class sneak around the building like spies when we were changing activities. During Journey Off the Map, we climbed/marched/sneaked through the jungle, using each staircase as a tree or mountain to climb.
As you can see, the littlest things can be used to enhance the theme and overall experience for the young people, making it more fun and a great big adventure.
(P.S. Many curriculum also provide room decor, or you can create your own...my church always has some super crazy fun room decorations that kids LOVE!!!)
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