Survey Says Game

As we are getting closer to Texas Bible Bowl I wanted a new review game for my class.  After a quick web search I decided a fun game of Survey Says (like Family Feud) would be the perfect addition. 

Supplies: 

2 - 24"x36" foam board

11"x14" Card stock

double-sided tape

Duct tape 

Velcro dots

Poster Lights 

Yard stick 

Scissors

Xacto knife

Hot glue fun

The idea was to make five pockets where I could put my answers and a sliding number card in front. I measured out five 2 1/2" x 12" slots, leaving and inch and a half between.  

I used an Xacto knife to cut out each slot. I lined the inside cut edges with duct tape to make them smooth. 

From the scraps of poster board that I had left over from the slot, I split each scrap in half yielding me ten 1 1/4" x 12" strips of poster board.  I wrapped each strip in duct tape.  Using my hot glue gun I glued a strip between each slot on the back of my game board. I added one strip above the top slot and below the bottom slot.  Working only to the left side of the slots I glued my last two strips.   This will allow me to pull the cards from the right side of the board.  

Next I cut my second piece of foam board to fit over the strips I had just glued down.  I used my glue gun to mount this to the back of my board. I now have five closed in slot that are open only on the right hand side of my board.  Perfect for sliding my answers and number cards in and out! 

Next was to center three Velcro dots on the bottom of the board for attaching the strikes.  Using the double sided tape I attached my "Survey Says" title.  The final touch was the light kit, which is simply using a dowel and poking the lights through the board! 

Here are the links for my graphics:

   Blank Game Answer Cards, add your own answers to fit your review material. 

   Game Title, this link can also be used for question cards. 

  Sliding Number Cards, laminate these because they will be used in every round.

   Strikes, to be laminated and add Velcro dots. 

The game was a great hit with my class!  Fair warning though, it is time consuming to cut out the sections with the Xacto knife and to build out the pockets.  But the final product is fabulous and can be reused for reviewing any material.  

My class is studying the Book of Acts, so one of my question cards read, "People's homes where the apostles stayed in Acts."  And Survey Says:

     1. Lydia (16:15)   40 pts

     2. Mnason (21:16)   25 pts

     3. Jason (17:8)   20 pts

     4. Simon the tanner (9:43)   10 pts

     5. James (21:18)    5 pts

If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God,who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.  James 1:5 

Equipping the Next Generation

Our preparations for Texas Bible Bowl are winding down, we are two weeks away from competition.  At this point I have presented all of my lessons over the twenty-eight chapters of Acts, now it's time to review. 

In class today I pulled out some of the kids favorite review games and we had some fun.  My favorite Bible Professor had to head back to school but he managed to hang around for a couple of rounds of Survey Says. 

It's been an interesting year teaching with so many younger kids in the class.  I'm hoping that the older ones have still felt challenged and will do well.  I know they've learned a lot but we've worked at a slower pace. 

The biggest success for me will be when it is all over and the kids want to return to study again!  It's my hope that they begin a love for studying the scripture.  In fifteen years I would love to find each of these kids teaching another group of thirty kids each! 

He commanded our ancestors to teach their children,

so the next generation would know them,

even the children yet to be born,

and they in turn would tell their children.

Then they would put their trust in God

and would not forget his deeds

but would keep his commands.

Psalms 78:6-7

Bible Bowl Game Night

It's the first day of LCU's Spring Break and what better way to celebrate than with a party with a few friends. We had our first ever Bible Bowl Game Night with our McDermott and Southwest players and their families. I pulled out some of the kids trophies to get the newbies excited about our upcoming competition. 

We played a round of HA! and Jeopardy between the teams.  I also broke out the new Survey Says game.  It was two hours of great fun.  A couple of our ministers came out to cheer the kids on and to let them know how proud they were of every one's hard work.

It was a fun evening together and I can't wait until our weekend in Bandera, Texas! 

Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. 2 Timothy 2:15

Game Night

Texas Bible Bowl is rapidly approaching and the kids have been working hard studying. Tonight is the night when they get to have a little fun and showcase their hard work. 

Frankie, Abigail and I spent yesterday shopping and setting up for the big event.  The kids competed in sorting chapter heading cards, Jeopardy, Tic-Tac-Toe, Ha! and Survey Says. 

My student's moms made sure there were plenty of drinks and snacks for the big event.  The moms also were great to help keep score and clean up after all the fun. 

The kids seemed to have a great time and I made sure there were prizes for game winners.  The kids get so excited to show off what they've learned and it's a wonderful evening for Moms and Dads to cheer them on! 

"If you have any word of encouragement for the people, say it." Acts 13:15