4It is never too early to begin sharing the word of God with the children in your life! These 50 games will engage and entertain your little ones while teaching them important Christian values and lessons. Each game corresponds with a Bible story or situation so that the children are not only listening to the stories, but engaging in an activity that utilizes other senses to create a fun and multi-faceted learning experience! Studies have shown that game play is one of the most effective teaching tools for young children. These games are perfect for 4-7 year olds, but can easily be adapted for other ages. These activities are designed to be played after reading the related Bible story. For example, after the story of Jacob and Esau is read, play 'The Skyscraper Game' to teach the importance of teamwork and patience. Recite the bolded teaching script to make connections between the Bible story, the game and real-life situations. Use the discussion questions to encourage deeper personal connections and understanding of the lesson. Finally, the related bible verses found at the end of each game have been carefully chosen to reinforce the learning concept while still being age appropriate. Thankfulness, patience, teamwork, persistence, obedience, honor, respect and truthfulness are just a few of the topics addressed throughout these lessons. Overall the emphasis is on the vastness of God's love for us so dig into His word and have fun!