Sunday, April 13, 2008

Game on Buddhist Flag

Last Sunday, we thought the children the symbols of Buddhism. To further enhance their understanding about the Buddhist flag and to let them remember the color of the Buddhist flag, we thought of a game to bring out the effect.

The game goes like this:

* Children are divided into 2 groups.

* Each group would be given color papers (color of the Buddhist flag).

* Each group would have short of one or two colors.

* Children are given 5-10 minutes to complete the flag, sticking each color paper together with tape.


When time is up, we would ask to see the result but none of the group would be able to present a complete Buddhist flag.


Then, we would tell them that the Buddhist flag cannot be built due to the shortage of color. Each group is like each person. Each has his or her own specialty and strong point as well as weakness. So, if the two groups could combine, they would easily build a beautiful flag. This also means that we (Buddhists / siblings/ friends) need to be united and help each other so that things get done.

Suggestion: We could combine the older children with the younger children for this game. Older children will be in two groups and the younger children will be in the other two groups. The scenario now is that the older children feel they are superior and do not wish to mix around with the younger children. From this activity, we could actually tell them that none if more superior to the other and that they should always help each other.

4 comments:

Lee said...

Hello Jo-N, how you doin'? Interesting posting. I'm a Buddhist, my wife Catholic...but leaning more to Buddhism as its a much simpler religion.
Its good young kids learn religion early...so they can follow the right path.
You keep well and have a nice day. Best regards, Lee.

SandyCarlson said...

That's a wonderful lesson! God bless.

Geralvin said...

Oh, great. Lessons through game is very interesting. I personally feel more affective as well for children to adsorb the knowledge.

Anonymous said...

Thanks for writing this.