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Christmas Present Game Scorer
Kids love to get presents, so why not capitalize on that enthusiasm by using presents to score the game instead of points--one for each correctly answered question. You can simply stack squares on top of each other to see which team wins, but putting them under a tree might be more fun. You can make the presents as fancy as you like, but if you are in a hurry, plain squares work just fine. Here are several ways the game can be made:
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1.Paper and sticker version--this is a one-time use--cut out a green paper tree for each team, and use office sticker rectangles to put under the trees.
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2.Foam version--Cut gifts out of foam and glue magnets on the backs. Each team can have a different style, or color of presents. Stack the presents, or line them up sideways for keeping track of the score.
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3.Felt or flannel version--(not shown) Cut a tree out of green felt for each team, then cut squares and rectangles from different colors of felt. Adding bows makes it look more festive, but is not essential. If you don’t have a flannel board, glue felt or flannel to a large piece of cardboard, and cover the edges with colored duct tape. (view how to make a cardboard stand)
Paper version
Foam and magnet version
Sunday School or Bible Clubs > Games for Teaching Bible Lessons > Christmas Games > Christmas present Game Scorer
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4.Magnet and paper version
Cut out a green paper tree for each team. Instead of using stickers, use magnets to put presents under the tree. The cheapest magnets may be to cut shapes from a sheet magnet. If you don’t have a magnetic white board to put the tree and magnets on, use a cookie sheet. (view how to make a cardboard stand)
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5.Miniature tree version
If you already have 2 tiny trees and ornaments, it wouldn’t cost a thing to use these. Sometimes you can find these at dollar stores (hundred yen stores), so it doesn’t have to be an expensive option if you don’t already have them. You would also need small boxes to put under the trees to use for scoring. If you put real treats inside it would be even more exciting! Of course, you can just wrap cubes of styrofoam or cardboard with wrapping paper to represent presents.
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6.Stack of gift prizes
Have a stack of gifts with several pieces of candy or small trinkets inside. Let the children pick a box for a correctly answered question, and the team can share what is inside (but not eat any until the game is over!). Encourage them to keep answering questions correctly until they get enough candy for everyone on the team to get some. Of course, you can figure out how many presents and candy you will need ahead of time so that all the children get roughly the same amount--have one box per question. Then divide a piece of candy per student between the boxes. Since you never know exactly how many students will come, you can have an extra box or two that can be given as bonus questions.
Layer the parts of the bows on top of each other.
sheet magnet presents