Leader Guide
On the Path Game
- Round balloon, plus extras in case of breakage
- Painters or masking tape
- Sixth grade helper or other volunteer to be a “spotter”
Blow up the balloon and tie it closed.
Tape two parallel lines on the floor to serve as “paths,” each about 4 feet long and 4 feet apart from each other.
Optional: have more children play at the same time, add two more “paths” and a balloon for each additional team.
Optional: play this game as a class. Or, to play more children at the same time, add two cross-shaped paths and a balloon for each additional team.
You will also need a volunteer “spotter” to watch their feet to ensure they stay on the path.
Our SuperVerse, Deuteronomy 5:33a, says,
“Stay on the path that the Lord your God has commanded you to follow. Then you will live long and prosperous lives.”
How do we know what path to follow, and where do we find God’s will? In His Word, in the Bible, the Ten Commandments.
Who lives inside every believer to guide you on God’s path? The Holy Spirit.
Walk along the path as you talk, then stop at each end. Did you observe something when I walked? You stopped at the end of each line or path.
Give a hint if no one guesses correctly. Here is a hint—where did I stop?
I stopped at the end of each line or path. That is important; in this game you must stay on the path as you bounce a balloon back and forth with your partner!
Two children will play at one time.
The object of the game is to volley the balloon back and forth as many times as possible without stepping off the path with both feet.
At least one foot must stay on the path at all times. Players may walk back and forth on their path to reach the balloon.
A leader or volunteer should act as a “spotter” for each team to watch the players’ feet.
Children not playing keep score by adding and shouting a point when the balloon is hit by a player.
Once the balloon hits the floor, or a player steps off the line with both feet, the game ends for those players and they must remember their own score.
Play until all children have taken a turn. The highest score wins.
Play additional games if time permits.
Option: to ensure all children have some success—each team must play long enough to have a minimum score of six points.
Conclusion: You did a good job staying on the path prepared for you! As we follow Jesus, we must try to stay on the path God has for us. Now, no one can do it alone—God gives us the Holy Spirit to strengthen and guide us. He helps us make wise choices to stay on the right path—like Eliezer!