https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h 💕💕 A smallish list of ideas to engage kids of all ages in video chats. There's always time for whimsy, silly, and laugher 💕💕 en-us 2020-03-29 16:19:48 UTC 2025-12-04 17:23:32 UTC hello@padlet.com cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480652336 If you've ever been in the kindergarten classroom, there is a sense of suspense and joy when it's time for Show and Tell. Kids love sharing what they love. What a fun way to start a video chat 🎉🎉
Themes ➡️ bring something to represent your favorite superhero, your favorite veggie, your favorite holiday, etc.]]> 2020-03-29 16:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480652336 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480659979 I've loved using this model with the kids in our small group 💗 
(Special thanks to imom.com)]]> 2020-03-29 16:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480659979 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480661451 This idea came from Pastor Matt during our small group leader video chat. On your daily walks with your kids, memorize a scripture 📖
Share it with your small group when you meet online.]]> 2020-03-29 16:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480661451 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480664403 I quickly noticed the desire of our kids in our first Zoom to want to participate. Setting up a space just for them and texting an invite brought excitement. ]]> 2020-03-29 16:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480664403 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480671176 Choose 2 or 3 of these creations every week to bring to Zoom to share...or make your own. 
(Special thanks to Sarah Avila of myjoyfilledlife.com)]]> 2020-03-29 16:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480671176 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480680075 Bring your favorite book to the video chat...read a paragraph you like, or show pictures of your favorite character, or tell us why we should read the book 📖]]> 2020-03-29 16:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480680075 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480682293 Draw or paint your favorite Bible story, your favorite food, your favorite animal, or whatever inspires you! Bring it to Zoom for an exhibition 🖼️]]> 2020-03-29 16:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480682293 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480694729 What's your favorite song that cheers you up? Ask the grownups in your small group to gather your list in a YouTube playlist to share with your group. If you're feeling extra fancy, you can sing one of the songs together when you meet online. If your grownups are feeling EXTRA fancy, ask them to record the song performance in Zoom and send it to Pastor Matt and Pastor Peter 🎤]]> 2020-03-29 16:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480694729 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480703249 Classroom Brain Breaks from GoNoodle make EVERY heart happy! Choose a GoNoodle for your small group grownups to do with you. GoNoodle has a bunch of free videos for parents. Dance your heart away!]]> 2020-03-29 16:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480703249 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480710253 Share your best joke and one of the grown ups will be the scribe in your video chat. Send them to another small group or to the pastors to spread some silly joy 🤣]]> 2020-03-29 17:04:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480710253 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480717239 Here's an online word generator for this fun game! (Special thanks to thegamegirl.com for her word generator) Her website is chocked full of ideas and word lists to download for games that can be adapted for Zoom and for your own dinner table. ]]> 2020-03-29 17:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480717239 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480725644 You are gonna need to text me for directions on how to play this fun game online!!! I'm gonna be secretive so it will be a surprise 🎉🎉
📱 540-271-7817 📱]]> 2020-03-29 17:15:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480725644 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480739597 This is a pad app ($2.99) for iPhones and iPads, but it's one of my favorites for art with kids. I use it all the time myself. Digital art can be shared in Zoom, too ]]> 2020-03-29 17:26:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480739597 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480752735 Old School ➡️ Use a whiteboard or paper to play 
Feeling Fancy ➡️ Screensharing is pretty easy in Zoom (here's a site with levels of difficulty, but there are MANY)]]> 2020-03-29 17:36:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480752735 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480758739 Find your favorite homemade playdough recipe and create ANYTHING that makes you happy to share with your small group. ]]> 2020-03-29 17:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480758739 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480763247 This free app gives the littlest littles a chance to create and share. It's free and fun and one of my favorites! Paints, patterns, pencils, crayons, stickers, stencils...oh my! ]]> 2020-03-29 17:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480763247 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480771575 Create notes or cards or letters bringing sunshine into someone's day. Bring them to your small group and share why you wanted to make that person smile. Tell us why they are special to you!]]> 2020-03-29 17:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480771575 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480776040 Write a workout challenge to get your adults moving with you. Think about sit ups, push ups, jumping jacks, squats or research some fun ones together. ]]> 2020-03-29 17:55:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480776040 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480781486 There's no better time to video chat a missionary and ask questions about what life is like where they live. I'd be happy to help you connect with a missionary 🌎]]> 2020-03-29 18:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480781486 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480787210 If you have sidewalk chalk, bring joy to a family in your neighborhood by leaving a message on their sidewalk. Snap a picture and share it in your small group 📷]]> 2020-03-29 18:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480787210 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480791975 Find a t-shirt and make a t-shirt bag for a missionary to give as a gift. T-shirt bags are loved by kids going to school who don't have backpacks or moms who walk to the market nearly everyday to buy food ]]> 2020-03-29 18:10:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480791975 cparks16 https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480818734 My all-time favorite group opener!! Any age can play/share. I love using it to hear what people feel comfortable in sharing and it gives me a springboard to pray specifically for the people I love so much by listening to their heart as they share the joys and challenges in their world. To play, start with a happy share, then a crappy share, then end with one last happy share. ]]> 2020-03-29 18:32:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cparks16/gfli84lbw47h/wish/480818734