Joseph & His Brothers File Folder Game

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Joseph & His Brothers File Folder Game: Answer questions about Joseph & His Brothers and receive a sack of grain. The first person to collect 7 sacks of grain (representing the 7 years of plenty), wins.


Directions- Put the sacks of grain cards face up on the game board. Place your markers on the "START” space. The first player rolls a die and follows the path. If they land on a “?”, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about Joseph & His Brothers. If they answer correctly, they receive 1 sack of grain. If they are not correct, they do not receive one. Players must collect as many sacks of grain as they can as they move around the board. Note that the board is set up so you can move around it many times. The first player to collect 7 sacks of grain (representing the 7 years of plenty), wins. Continue playing to find out who comes in second, third, fourth, etc. place.


Joseph & His Brothers Game- Directions, Game Board, Question Cards, Sacks of Grain Cards

Jesus is Our Savior (file folder game)

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.




Jesus is Our Savior: Jesus is our rescuer and offers us a lifeline when we’re trapped in sin. How can we solve the problems in our life? Jesus is our savior and if we follow him, he will show us the way.


Directions: Place your markers on START. Players roll the die and move (swim) that many spaces. Players must follow the directions on the space that they land on. If they land on a drowning in sin picture, they draw a card and read it out loud. On the cards are life problems that the player must state what they should do to rectify the situation. If they are correct, they receive a life saver token. If they are not correct, they do not receive a token. If the player lands on a space that is already occupied by another, BUMP that player back to the START space. Players work their way to the life saver at the end of the board. The player with the most life saver tokens wins.


Jesus Is Our Savior Game- Directions, Game Board, Game Cards, Tokens

Jesus in the Temple File Folder Game

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Jesus in the Temple File Folder Game: The objective of the game is to be the first to find Jesus in the temple.





The objective of the game is to be the first to find Jesus in the temple. The players roll the dice and follow the directions on the space they land on. If the player lands on a space that is already occupied by another, BUMP that player back to the START space. If you land on a space with dice on it, roll again. The first player who lands on the temple wins.


Jesus in the Temple Game- Print out Directions, cut it out, and glue on the front of a file folder. Print out Game Board, trim, and glue on the inside of the file folder. Make sure the directions are on the front of the file folder. Laminate or cover with clear contact paper to make it last.

I Love God Above All Things (Catholic) card game

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



I Love God Above All Things: is played with a deck of cards with pictures of various objects on them. The purpose of this game is see if you can "lose" all of your objects (cards) that you have valued over God.


4 pages of different cards

Introduction: We are to love God above all things. We cannot value money, power, TV, music, video games, homework, friends or other things before our relationship with God. Can you put God first in your life?


Directions: Four cards are dealt to each player if three to six players are involved. With only two players, five cards are dealt to each. All remaining cards are placed face down in a draw pile. Randomly choose a player to go first. On your turn, ask for a specific card. You must already hold one of these cards. For example: "Charlie, please give me the cell phone." If Charlie has it, he gives it to you and you go again. Otherwise, he says "Go Fish" and you draw from the draw pile. If you happen to draw the card you asked for, you get another turn. If you draw anything else, it is now the next player's turn. When you collect both cards, immediately show the set to the other players and place the cards face up in front of you. When the draw pile runs out, keep playing until all of the cards have been made into sets of two. When the draw pile is exhausted, no one says "Go Fish." If you ask someone for a card she doesn't have, it becomes her turn. The first player who runs out of cards says, “I love God above all things” and is declared the winner.


I Love God Above All Things Game- Directions and Game Cards

Honor Your Father & Mother

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Honor Your Father & Mother File Folder Game: God says to “Honor your father and mother”. Honoring your father and mother means respecting and obeying them because they are very important people. Place your markers on the "START” space. The players roll a die and follow the directions on the space they land on. When a player lands on the picture of the family, they must state a reason why their parents are important. Example: “I honor my parents because they take care of me.” The first player to “FINISH” wins. (4th Commandment- Catholic)


Honor Your Father & Mother Game- Directions, Game Board

Homeworkopoly

teachnet.com- Homeworkopoly (it takes a bit for it to download so please give it some time)
Here is a fun game to encourage students to do their homework.


*I share my classroom and I cannot leave anything on the bulletin board so everything that I use for my class has to be portable. This is my version of Homeworkopoly (game from above link) that some of you might find useful.


Homeworkopoly: The objective of the game is to learn the responsibility of doing your homework and turning it on time.


This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Younger Students:

GETTING STARTED

1. When a student brings in any homework, have them go over to the board, roll the dice and move. Each student will do this when their homework is handed in if they have done the assigned homework.

2. The students will continue to do this throughout the year. It never has to end.

3. Deal with special spaces as the students land on them.

4. Having a rotating "Game Show Host" to keep check on the board as students move will make your job easier.


SPECIAL PLACES

Community Chest- When you land on these spaces, take the top card from the deck indicated, follow the instructions and return the card face down to the bottom of the deck. The "Get Out of Time Out Free" card is held until used and then returned to the bottom of the deck. If the player who draws it does not wish to use it, then they may keep it (attach it to the back of the game board with a magnet), and use it when needed.

Chance- The teacher asks the student a question from the homework and if they get it right, they get a small piece of candy, Bible Bucks or whatever the teacher thinks is appropriate. If the player answers incorrectly, they must go back to where they were.

Prayer- Any player landing on this place must recite a prayer. It can be a prayer of their choice or whatever the teacher chooses (specify before playing the game). If the player says the prayer correctly, they stay where they are. If they are not correct, they go back to where they were.


THE PLAY

Place your marker on the corner marked "GO", then throw the dice and move your marker (in the direction of the arrow) the number of spaces indicated by the dice. After you have completed your play, the turn passes to the next student that has turned in their homework. The markers remain on the spaces occupied and proceed from that point on the player's next turn. Two or more players may rest on the same space at the same time. Depending on the space your marker reaches, you may be obliged to draw a Community Chest Card, Go To Time Out, say a prayer or answer a question, etc.

If you throw doubles, you move your marker as usual, the sum of the two dice, and are subject to any privileges or penalties pertaining to the space on which you land. Retaining the dice, throw again and move your marker as before. If you throw doubles three times in succession, move your marker immediately to the space with a Time Out chair.


GO

Each time a player's marker lands on or passes over “GO”, whether by throwing the dice or drawing a card, the student may receive a little prize, such as picking a piece of sugarless gum or little trinket out of the pencil box of goodies, Bible Bucks or whatever the teacher thinks is an appropriate prize. However, if a player passing “GO” on the throw of the dice lands beyond it on Community Chest and draws the "Advance to GO" card, they collect a prize for passing “GO” the first time, and another prize for advancing to it the second time by the instructions on the card.


TIME OUT

You go to Time Out (Time Out chair) when...
(1) Your marker lands on the space marked "Go To Time Out"
(2) You draw a card marked "Go To Time Out" or
(3) You throw doubles three times in succession.
When you are sent to Time Out you cannot collect a prize in that move since, regardless of where your marker is on the board, you must move directly into Time Out. Your turn ends when you are sent to Time Out. If you are not sent to Time Out but in the ordinary course of play land on that space, you are "Just Visiting", you incur no penalty, and you move ahead in the usual manner on your next turn.

A player gets out of Time Out by...
(1) Throwing doubles on any of your next three turns, if you succeed in doing this you immediately move forward the number of spaces shown by your doubles throw. Even though you had thrown doubles, you do not take another turn.
(2) Using the "Get Out of Time Out Free Card".


CHURCH

Any player landing on this place does not receive any reward of any kind. This is just a "free" resting-place where the player spends time in meditation and prayer. If you receive an “Advance To Church” card, you immediately advance to CHURCH. If you happen to pass “GO”, you many receive a prize.



HOMEWORKOPOLY (for younger students)- Rules, Game Board, Title, Student Name Cards, Community Chest Cards





Older Students:

GETTING STARTED

1. When a student brings in any homework, have them go over to the board, roll the dice and move. Each student will do this when their homework is handed in if they have done the assigned homework.

2. The students will continue to do this throughout the year. It never has to end.

3. Deal with special spaces as the students land on them.

4. Having a rotating "Game Show Host" to keep check on the board as students move will make your job easier.


SPECIAL PLACES

Community Chest- When you land on these spaces, take the top card from the deck indicated, follow the instructions and return the card face down to the bottom of the deck. The "Get Out of Jail Free" card is held until used and then returned to the bottom of the deck. If the player who draws it does not wish to use it, then they may keep it (attach it to the back of the game board with a magnet), and use it when needed.

Chance- The teacher asks the student a question from the homework and if they get it right, they get a small piece of candy, Bible Bucks or whatever the teacher thinks is appropriate. If the player answers incorrectly, they must go back to where they were.

Prayer- Any player landing on this place must recite a prayer. It can be a prayer of their choice or whatever the teacher chooses (specify before playing the game). If the player says the prayer correctly, they stay where they are. If they are not correct, they go back to where they were.


THE PLAY

Place your marker on the corner marked "GO", then throw the dice and move your marker (in the direction of the arrow) the number of spaces indicated by the dice. After you have completed your play, the turn passes to the next student that has turned in their homework. The markers remain on the spaces occupied and proceed from that point on the player's next turn. Two or more players may rest on the same space at the same time. Depending on the space your marker reaches, you may be obliged to draw a Community Chest Card, Go To Jail, say a prayer or answer a question, etc.

If you throw doubles, you move your marker as usual, the sum of the two dice, and are subject to any privileges or penalties pertaining to the space on which you land. Retaining the dice, throw again and move your marker as before. If you throw doubles three times in succession, move your marker immediately to the space marked "In Jail".


GO

Each time a player's marker lands on or passes over “GO”, whether by throwing the dice or drawing a card, the student may receive a little prize, such as picking a piece of sugarless gum or little trinket out of the pencil box of goodies, Bible Bucks or whatever the teacher thinks is an appropriate prize. However, if a player passing “GO” on the throw of the dice lands beyond it on Community Chest and draws the "Advance to GO" card, they collect a prize for passing “GO” the first time, and another prize for advancing to it the second time by the instructions on the card.


JAIL

You land in Jail when...
(1) Your marker lands on the space marked "Go to Jail"
(2) You draw a card marked "Go to Jail" or
(3) You throw doubles three times in succession.
When you are sent to Jail you cannot collect a prize in that move since, regardless of where your marker is on the board, you must move directly into Jail. Your turn ends when you are sent to Jail. If you are not "sent to jail" but in the ordinary course of play land on that space, you are "Just Visiting", you incur no penalty, and you move ahead in the usual manner on your next turn.

A player gets out of Jail by...
(1) Throwing doubles on any of your next three turns, if you succeed in doing this you immediately move forward the number of spaces shown by your doubles throw. Even though you had thrown doubles, you do not take another turn.
(2) Using the "Get Out of Jail Free Card".


CHURCH

Any player landing on this place does not receive any reward of any kind. This is just a "free" resting-place where the player spends time in meditation and prayer. If you receive an “Advance To Church” card, you immediately advance to CHURCH. If you happen to pass “GO”, you many receive a prize.



HOMEWORKOPOLY (for older students)- Rules, Game Board, Title, Student Name Cards, Community Chest Cards

Last Supper/Holy Thursday

Activities:

Introduce activities: Why do they call this event “The Last Supper”?

sermons4kids.com- In Remembrance of Me object lesson with coloring page

dltk-bible.com- The Last Supper (click on 2) lesson plan with coloring page, crafts, games, mini book, snacks, take home sheet, puzzles, etc.

calvarycurriculum.com- The Last Supper (#229), The Master Becomes A Servant (#230) lessons with memory verses, circle the correct words, true or false, fill in the blanks, puzzles, and color sheets.

sundayschoolkids.com- The Last Supper lesson with activities



Coloring:


hellokids.com- The Last Supper coloring page

sermons4kids.com- The Last Supper

oncoloring.com- Jesus at the Last Supper with the apostles coloring page

honkingdonkey.com- The Lord's Supper - The Last Supper Coloring Page

sundayschoolkids.com- 2 page activity and coloring page

supercoloring.com- The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci coloring page

4catholiceducators.com- Holy Thursday clip art

sundayschoolzone.com- The Last Supper Coloring Page

apples4theteacher.com- The Body and Blood of Christ coloring sheet



lambsongs.co.nz- Scroll down to these booklets or one page story for the children to color:

“Washing Feet” by Jill Kemp

“Jesus Eats With His Friends” by Jill Kemp



Crafts:


dltk-bible.com- Last Supper keychain

The Catholic Toolbox- Chalice

Jesus in the Holy Eucharist Craft The Catholic Toolbox

christianbook.com- A Framed Picture
Making a sparkling picture of communion will be a reminder of the special time we put aside to remember Jesus. (Bible Crafts on a Shoestring Budget: Paper Plates & Cups, page 12 & 13). *Click on Excerpt and go to pages 12 & 13

catholicicing.com- An easy craft based on the famous Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper painting





This activity below is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on these activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.




“Do this in memory of me.”- directions and template


Directions:

1. Students cut out circle and glue in the middle of a paper plate.

2. Have students put a thin layer of glue where there is red on the chalice. Sprinkle with red glitter.

3. Have students put a thin layer of glue where there is gold for the Body of Christ. Sprinkle with gold glitter.

4. Students continue decorating the edges of the paper plate with glitter and various other craft supplies.



Games:

yumpu.com- Fill Your Seder Plate Board Game
Have you ever experienced a Passover Seder? For many, Seder meals are not a common part of their typical Holy Week traditions. To help children understand what was eaten during this meal, here is a game that reviews the traditional food of the Seder meal.



This game is free, however it can only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.

Last Supper File Folder Game- Play individually or in teams and work your way around the game board answering questions about the Last Supper. If you are correct you roll a die and move your marker in your row in any direction you want. If you land on a colored space, you can move one row toward the center with “Last Supper”. Play continues until a team or player reaches “Last Supper”.



Lessons:

Lesson Plan- (Pre K - K): Holy Week- (Several activities pertaining to Holy Thursday posted here) lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Word Wall, Bible Story with questions, Songs and/or Finger Plays, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Coloring/Puzzles, etc.

Lesson Plan- Last Supper/Holy Thursday (1st grade on up)- lesson plan consists of: Objectives, Review, Vocabulary Words, Bible Story with questions, Activities, Crafts, Games, Snacks, Puzzles/Mazes/Worksheets, etc.



Puzzles/Worksheets:

sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of life (word search)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life (word shape)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life (crossword)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus, the Bread of Life (jumble)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life (missing letters)

sermons4kids.com- Jesus the Bread of Life
Complete the paragraph by filling in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank at the bottom of the paragraph.

cluclutheran.org- The Lord Institutes the Lord’s Supper (worksheet)
Cut out the pictures at the bottom of the page and glue them into the proper spaces in the verse below. Memorize the verse. (Scroll down to this.)

sundayschoolresources.co.uk- The Last Supper
Fill-in puzzle worksheet on the occasion when Jesus shared the bread and wine. (Scroll down to this.)

tes.com- Questions about the last supper. Includes key words to aid students.

i.pinimg.com- Fill in the blanks with word bank.

theconstantkindergartner.blogspot.com- Last Supper handwriting sheet and fill in the blanks sheet



These worksheets are free, however they can only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.


Last Supper- handwriting and coloring sheet

Holy Thursday Worksheet- Fill in the blanks with a word from below. (Ideas for younger students given).

Holy Trinity

References and Lessons:

The Unity and Trinity of God- (The Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, No. 2, Lesson 3, page 22 - 25).

newadvent.org- The Blessed Trinity

christiananswers.net- How can one God be three persons?

sundayschoollessons.com- Holy Trinity Lesson

sundayschoollessons.com- The Holy Trinity and what it is.

christiancrafters.com-The Triune God--Or, Three In One? Children Sermon and object talk.

christiancrafters.com- God In Three Persons: Children Sermon and object talk.

christiancrafters.com- The Trinity Snowman Flannel Board Story (For ages PreK-1st)

christiancrafters.com- Trinity Muffins that the children make that three balls of dough become one.



Coloring:

christiancoloring.com- Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

faithfirst.com- Download and print the activity below. In the heart, list the three Persons of the Holy Trinity. Cut out the heart and keep it as a reminder to pray in the name of God the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.



Crafts:

sundayschoolessons.com- Art for the Holy Trinity

catholicicicing.com- Catholic Trinity Craft

apples4theteacher.com- Hanging Trinity Shamrock

orientaltrading.com- Holy Trinity Photo Frame Craft Kit

orientaltrading.com- Trinity Lucky Shamrock Ornament Craft Kit

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Shamrock Trinity Craft

carolbrookebooks.files.wordpress.com- Holy Trinity Shamrock Craft

christianpreschoolprintables.com- Shamrock Heart Craft
This is a fun way for older children to learn the song "3 in 1" which is sung to the tune of "Are you sleeping, Are you sleeping....brother John" Children cut out the hearts, and the stem. Fasten them together with a brad, and then adhere the stem to a popsicle stick.



The following games and puzzles are free, however they are only to be used for classroom and personal use. They may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.



Games:

Holy Trinity Ring Toss- a fun game for little ones




The Holy Trinity File Folder Games (2 Game Boards to choose from)





Directions: The objective of the game is to collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Holy Trinity. Place 2 small baskets or boxes on the table to put question cards in. Put the question cards in one basket (the other basket will be for discards). Set an egg timer for a specified time. Place your marker anywhere on the board. Roll the die and move that many spaces clockwise. If a player lands on a space that says “?”, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about the Holy Trinity. If the player answers correctly, they receive a token (you can use shamrocks, poker chips, milk caps, etc.). If they are not correct, they do not receive a token. If the player lands on “Return 1 Token”, they must return one token. If a player lands on “Take 1 Token” they may take a token from any player they choose. Players must collect as many tokens as they can as they move around the board. Note that the board is set up so you can move around it many times. The game is over when the egg timer goes off. Whoever has the most tokens, wins. Players can also play in teams so they can help each other answer the questions.


The Holy Trinity Game #1- Directions, Game Board, Question Cards, Tokens









Directions: The objective of the game is to collect the most tokens by answering questions correctly about the Holy Trinity. Place 2 small baskets or boxes on the table to put question cards in. Put the question cards in one basket (the other basket will be for discards). Set an egg timer for a specified time. Place your marker anywhere on the board. The player spins the spinner and follows the directions by moving their marker that many spaces clockwise. If a player lands on a space that says “?”, the player to their right draws a card and reads the question out loud. (If they cannot read, the teacher or someone else can read it for them). On each card is a question about the Holy Trinity. If the player answers correctly, they receive a token (you can use poker chips, milk caps, etc.) and move ahead 2. If they are not correct, they do not receive a token and stay where they are. If the player spins “Return 1 Token”, they must return one token. If a player spins “Take 1 Token” they may take a token from any player they choose. Players must collect as many tokens as they can as they move around the board. Note that the board is set up so you can move around it many times. The game is over when the egg timer goes off. Whoever has the most tokens, wins. Players can also play in teams so they can help each other answer the questions.


The Holy Trinity Game #2- Directions, Game Board, Game Cards, Spinner



Puzzles:

Word Search

Word Scramble

Crossword



Quiz:

olrl.org- God and the Holy Trinity



Snacks:

christiancrafters.com- Trinity Muffins that the children make that three balls of dough become one.

Holy Spirit (file folder game)

The following game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.




The Holy Spirit File Folder Game: Work your way around the board and answer questions about the Holy Spirit. For 2nd grade on up. There are a lot of choices and possibilities for this game.

Directions: Place your markers on THE HOLY SPIRIT. Roll the die and move that many spaces. Follow the directions on the space you land on. If you land on a space with a dove on it, the player to your right draws a Game Card and asks you a question about the Holy Spirit (CCC 1813, 1831 & 1832). If you are right, you move ahead one. If you are wrong, you stay there until your next turn to answer another question. You must stay there until you answer a question correctly. Work your way around the board and the player who lands on the picture of the cross with the exact number wins.


The Holy Spirit Game- Directions, Game Board, Game Cards

Holy Eucharist Bingo

This game is free, however it is only to be used for classroom and personal use. It may not be published on any websites or other electronic media, or distributed in newsletters, bulletins, or any other form or sold for profit. Reproduction or retransmission of any materials, in whole or in part, in any manner, is not permitted. All graphics/images/clipart etc. used on all activities are not my own and are from various internet sources.





Holy Eucharist Bingo- Students play regular bingo, but they answer questions about the Holy Eucharist.

Directions: Students play regular bingo, but they answer questions about the Holy Eucharist. The teacher asks one student at a time a question from the list. The student answers the question and the class looks for the word(s) on their bingo card. The first student who gets five in a row (up, down, across, or diagonal) on their bingo card first, wins. You can play in teams or individually. (The teacher can give the students some hints to help them answer the questions correctly if needed.)