Hobbies And Interests
Back to Back Game
This family game is a wonderful way to develop trust and teamwork. It begins with two sitting on the floor back-to-back, with arms interlocked. The object is to stand up without using hands. Once this is accomplished, another person is added. Then the three sit back-to-back, with interlocking arms and work to stand up straight. Keep adding people until the whole family is able to do the exercise. For advanced team-building and trust, have everyone stand up and then sit back down again. This great exercise shows how a family can together accomplish something difficult to accomplish alone.
The Trust Game
In this game, the family is divided into partners. One partner is blindfolded, while the other builds an obstacle course. For larger groups, perhaps build the obstacle course before starting the exercise. However, it works most effectively if players get no advance look. The obstacle course should be daring, but not dangerous or difficult. It could include falling backwards onto a beanbag or mattress, crawling under a low table or climbing up a high ladder or stool. The game starts with one partner leading the blindfolded partner through the obstacle course, using only his voice. The partners then switch places. This is a valuable object lesson for Christian families: Following the voice of their partner is akin to following God's voice.
The Knot Game
This challenging game is best done in groups of five or more. Each group should stand in a circle facing one another. Everybody must then cross their arms in front of them and grab the hands of those to their left and their right. This will form the big knot. They must then untangle themselves and return to a circle formation without unlocking hands. This is a wonderful activity to improve communication, a key ingredient in good teamwork.