The four men were called to follow, to walk in the dust of a rabbi, becoming like him and learning to fish for men. These games all hang on the ideas of calling, imitating and fishing.
Magnet men
All Ages
Small group
Requires setup time
Quiet game
Can be seated
Make up fishing poles using a dowel, string, and a magnet hook. Then cut out some small man shapes and slide a paper-clip around their waist. A quick time-saver is to cut a people paper chain and then divide it up. Add a twist by writing a task for the child to fulfil on each paper man.
Mirror Mirror
All Ages
Any size group
No Setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
Stand opposite your partner. Copy your partner’s gestures. E.g. lift your right arm and your partner will lift his left, smile and your partner will smile, etc
Fishing for…
Under 7’s
Small group
Requires setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
You’ll need plenty of items, small multicolour balls/beanbags work well in a group, or if you are at home, any item from around the house. In this gathering game, you gather things that share an attribute, perhaps a colour or a shape etc.
Follow the leader
Under 7’s
Any size group
No Setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
A classic copying game that takes you on a journey around your space.
Tag or catch
Under 7’s
Any size group
No Setup time
Noisy game
Space needed
Another classic but perfect to get the wriggles out and still links well.
