Theme Ideas: Easter Time Explored
Tuesday 26th January 2016Help get your young people understanding Easter with these themed ideas:
1. Stronger than you think…
For this activity ask for a few volunteers, or you could even try this with your whole group. For each individual, ask the question, ‘Who is stronger, (name) or the egg?’.
The task is to test the strength of an egg, the young person should put their thumb and index finger on the two ends (top and bottom) of the egg and squeeze to try and break the egg. Many will find it difficult to break the egg, see how long it takes and how much pressure they have to apply (note: you will occasionally find there to be a flaw in the shell which allows it to break easily). You may want to try this over a sink or bowl and also consider protecting clothing. It is always worth trying an activity like this yourself beforehand so you know what to expect.
2. Easter Egg Throw
Hard-boil a dozen eggs and get the group to stand in two lines facing each other around 3 feet apart. Starting at one end the egg should be thrown to the person opposite, they must then throw to next person on the other side, working up the line, until the end. On reaching the end each line takes a step back and the egg goes back down the line. Anyone who drops an egg is out, replace the egg as required. The lines will need to move up to close gaps as people go out, people may even have to change sides to keep it even. Remember this is not a team game. Intensity may be added to this game by using raw eggs that can crack and break if dropped. The person left standing at the end of the game, i.e. the person that has not dropped a single egg, is the winner.
3. 40 Days of Lent
A different fun way to count the days of Lent, 40 days of giving back, doing good and living generously. Challenge your young people to get involved… it could be something as simple as washing up at home or you could get out into your community and make a difference.
4. Get into the Bible: The Gospel according to a teabag [Easter]
Download the object lesson at
leaders.boys-brigade.org.uk/teabagobjectlesson.pdf
5. Get Creative: Easter yarn eggs
Equipment:
- Embroidery / Cotton yarn / Thread
- Balloons
- Scissors
- PVA glue
- Sponge / Brush
Instructions:
1. Inflate a water balloon or an oval balloon so they look egg shaped and tie the end.
2. Tie a piece of yarn / thread to the knotted balloon ends ready for hanging up to dry.
3. Add a little water to your PVA glue and stir. Roll the balloons in the PVA glue thoroughly covering them.
4. Wrap the string/yarn around each balloon covering the balloons evenly (not leaving any spaces).
5. Roll the wrapped balloon in the PVA / water mixture again making sure all the thread is covered and then hang them to dry.
6. Once the glued thread is completely dry the balloons can be removed, they may have shrivelled or burst on their own, if not pop them.
7. Lastly, you could add chocolate mini eggs by squeezing them through gaps, making an ideal gift.
6. Egg Drop
This is potentially a really messy, but fun game. Divide the group into pairs and identify a number 1 and number 2. Number 1’s should lie on their back with a plastic cup in their mouth (put a bin bag or something over their shoulders to protect clothing). Number 2’s should stand over number 1’s and without bending gently break a raw egg and drop the contents into the cup. Provide a glass or cup to help break the egg against, before its descent into the cup or….! The challenge is to get as much of the egg as possible into the cup. Then get the pairs to swap positions, the pair with the most egg in their cup at the end is the winner. Have a prize at the ready for the winning pair.
