Description
The 10 and 1 Game: Teaching Biblical Thankfulness Through Interactive Play
The 10 and 1 Game is an engaging, hands-on activity designed to teach preschoolers the powerful lesson of thankfulness from Luke 17:11-19. This ready-to-use resource includes printable cutouts of ten lepers with spots (representing their disease) and one special “thankful” leper with a heart symbol and no spots. The game reinforces both counting skills and the biblical concept that while Jesus healed ten people, only one returned to say thank you.
What’s Included
- 1 printable poster of Jesus touching a leper
- 9 printable leper cutouts with dotted cutting lines for easy preparation
- 1 special “thankful” leper cutout with heart symbol
- Detailed teacher instructions
- Step-by-step implementation script
Why Purchase This Resource? Perfect for Young Learners
Designed specifically for preschool-aged children (3-5 years), this game uses age-appropriate hide-and-seek play to capture attention while teaching an important biblical truth. The visual elements make the abstract concept of leprosy, Jesus healing the lepers, and thankfulness concrete and memorable.
Minimal Prep, Maximum Impact
Simply print, cut, and hide! This low-prep activity delivers high engagement and retention of the lesson. The dotted cutting lines make preparation quick and easy, allowing you to focus on teaching rather than crafting.
Versatile Teaching Tool
Works wonderfully as an introduction to your Bible lesson or as a reinforcement activity after the story. Can be adapted for different classroom sizes and settings.
Creates Lasting Connections
Children physically experience the biblical concept through active participation, creating stronger neural connections and better retention of the spiritual lesson.
Who Should Buy This?
- Sunday School teachers working with preschoolers
- Children’s Church ministry leaders
- Christian preschool educators
- Homeschool parents teaching Bible curriculum
- VBS coordinators seeking interactive Bible activities
- Children’s ministry directors building lesson resource libraries
How to Use
Start your Luke 17:11-19 lesson with this attention-grabbing activity to set the stage for learning about thankfulness. Hide the cutouts around your classroom before children arrive, then guide them through the hunt, counting practice, and discovery of the “special” thankful leper. The activity naturally transitions into the Bible story as children make connections between the game and Jesus’ healing of the ten lepers.
Transform abstract biblical concepts into concrete, memorable experiences with the 10 and 1 Game – because when children play, they learn!
