Sit the group in a circle and go round the circle and give each child a name from the following: Cod, Plaice, Salmon, Trout. Once every child has a type of fish the leader walks around the outside of the circle telling a story called “I went fishing one day.”

“I went fishing one day and I caught some (say one of the types of fish)”

and all those children come out and follow behind the leader. The leader then continues the story,

“It was a calm sea, but it started to get a bit rougher (start walking faster) and rougher (running) and the tide turns (turn around and go the other way around the circle) and (finally) sharks about! (all children go back to their places as quickly
as possible).”

You can also call out more than one type of fish and be creative by adding other elements to the story. Play the game several times and ensure you include everyone.

Your Help

Could you contribute a game, craft, devotional or theme night idea for the Spring 2014 issue?

Send it to gazette@boys-brigade.org.uk

Please include something about why this idea works well in your Company.