Age
Preschool-Kindergarten
Learning Statement
God parted the waters of the Red Sea for the Israelites, but when the Egyptians tried to cross, they drowned.
Game
Ask, “Child, do you want to be an Egyptian or Israelite?” The chosen child states his preference, then runs underneath parachute. If Egyptian, the kids drop the parachute down to the ground. Hysterical giggling ensues as the child wriggles out. If Israelite, the kids raise the parachute up.
Field Report
- I was worried kids would only pick “Egyptian” but they alternated pretty evenly.
- Tristan called out “Israelite” then ran into the middle, and stopped, waiting for the parachute to descend. We steadfastly kept it up, and reminded him that God didn’t let the sea cover the Israelites.
- Levi would call out “Egyptian,” then attempt get to the other side before the parachute caught him. He’d do this flying-dive that was hilarious. Picture a movie hero rolling under the blast door as it descends.
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