David danced, and Dancing is the key element to most of the game suggestions here, though there is also a game for older kids about moving the Ark.
Relocation
Ages 7+
Small group
Requires setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
In this challenge, the kids must transport a small box from one side of the room to the other without touching it or it touching the floor. If working in teams, give each team some prep time.
Link: David needed to move the ark correctly. Read verses 3 and 6 to find out what happened when it was wrongly transported.
Follow the leader
Under 7’s
Any size group
No Setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
In this classic game, you follow the leader around the room, imitating their actions.
Link: David led the procession.
Move like a…
All Ages
Any size group
No Setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
Call out something that moves and have the kids act it out. Everything is game, from a rabbit to a trash truck! Occasionally throw in “a joyful king!”
Link: David danced with joy.
Catch the rhythm
All Ages
Any size group
No Setup time
Noisy game
Can be seated
Using instruments or by tapping, clapping and clicking, play this follow the leader’s pattern game. Start by having the children repeat a pattern, then say they can join in once they have the beat. Play a few times, then choose a pattern that ties in with a praise song the children know and start to sing.
Link: David was leading a procession of celebration, he probably wasn’t the only one dancing.
Musical statues
Under 7’s
Big group
Requires setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
A classic dancing game, what poses can you get the kids to freeze in? Remind the kids that David’s dance was undignified – a total ‘dad dance’ – so don’t worry about looking silly!
Link: David danced!
