Leader Guide
Optional Opening Game
- Robot Card Page
- Number Card Page
- Cardstock - one sheet for every two players
- Scissors
- Coins or buttons - about 7-8 per child
- Large bowl
Make one copy of the Number Card Page in color or black and white.
Make one copy of the Robot Card Page for every two players on cardstock and in color or black and white.
Cut out the eight Number Cards from the Number Card Page.
Shuffle the cards and place them in a bowl.
Cut apart the two individual game cards from each Robot Card Page.
Give each child a Robot Game Card and 7-8 coins or buttons.
Raise your hand if you have played a game called Tic-Tac-Toe. Children respond.
Raise both hands if you have played a game called Bingo. Children respond.
This game is a little bit of both!
Hold up a Robot Game Card. On your card are four different robots. Each robot is on two squares. What is different about each robot? Each robot has a happy face and a sad face or expression.
Yes, we will talk about being happy and sad a little later.
In this game, I will pick a number card out of the bowl. I will then say the number, the name of the robot and if the robot is happy or sad. For example—number one, happy Gizmo. (point to this square on the card you are holding) or number seven, sad Gears (again, point to the square).
You can also look at the bottom of your game card to see the different robots and numbers to help you find the correct one. When you find it on your card, cover that square with a coin.
Point to the FREE square. This is a FREE square. Can you find it on your card? Children respond.
Now, place a coin on the FREE square to begin, to give you a head start! Assist children if necessary.
So, here is how we will play. Place a coin on a square when I call out a number and a robot.
Hold up the card and demonstrate the three different directions.
When you have a row of three coins up and down (vertically), sideways (horizontal), or top corner to bottom corner (diagonally) you will stand and shout “HONESTY.” Any questions?
Play until each child has completed three squares in a row.
Have children swap cards (with the same robots but in a different layout) and play additional rounds as time permits.
Conclusion: Today’s lesson is about honesty. What does honesty mean? To be truthful in all you say and do!
We all would like to be happy every day. But things can happen that cause you to feel sad. No matter how you feel, you must always be honest with God, and with family, friends and others you trust. God cares about you and wants you to come to Him no matter how you are feeling.