Paper Chains * adapted from Children’s Society
Page Summary
This activity uses a paper chain to explore main themes on a chosen subject through discussions.
Good For...
This activity works for a large, small, mixed gender or same sex groups.
You Will Require
- Coloured paper chain strips
- Flip chart paper
- Pens
What To Do
Explain that you are going to be looking at the things that they like most about.
Start with an open discussion with the children / young people on the chosen subject (for instance church). During the discussion identify five or six main themes about church and write them on a piece of flip chart paper. Then allocate a colour paper-chain strip to each theme.
Example
- Red: Music and singing
- Blue: Bible reading and sermon / talk
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