Leader Guide
Heart Game
- Heart Pattern
- Card stock—two sheets per child plus extras
- Glue sticks
- Scissors for children
- Pencils
- Optional: tables and chairs
Make copies of the Heart pattern in color or in black and white, one per child plus extras.
Cut out one heart, assemble and glue it onto the cardstock as a model to display on the wall for the children to see during the game.
Let’s say our SuperTruth together: “I will trust God with all my heart.”
Divide children into groups of 3–6 children. You will need a minimum of two teams. The larger the groups, the more fun and challenging the activity will be. Have groups sit in a big circle on the floor or around tables. Give a Heart Pattern and a sheet of card stock to each child. Hand out scissors, glue sticks, and pencils to each group. Have children write their names on the blank sheets only—not the Heart Patterns. Children should cut along the straight lines only to cut apart the eight sections of their hearts. Each group should then place all of their heart sections into one big pile and scramble the pieces. Be prepared to assist younger children or those with special needs.
Now, we are going to play a game so you can assemble your hearts again! Our SuperTruth tells us to trust God with ALL of our heart, not just part of it. So, each one of you must find all eight parts of your heart and put it back together again. Here is how we play the game. When I say go, everyone should look through the pile as quickly as possible to find eight different pieces to make one heart, then glue the pieces on your piece of card stock. If someone gets done early, see if someone else in your group needs a little help. As soon as everyone in your group is done, hold your hearts in the air and shout the SuperTruth together. The first team to do this wins. You can then take your hearts home as a reminder to stay loyal to God and trust in Him alone.