This Fruit of the Spirit matching game is fun for kids of all ages! This simple and free printable Fruit of the Spirit memory game will help you teach your kids about God’s Truth. In addition to being fun, this game can be used as a tool for sparking meaningful conversation with your child or class. Keep reading to get your free printable and to learn more ways to teach kids about the Fruit of the Spirit.
Fruit of the Spirit Matching Game
Galatians 5:22-23 teaches us about the Fruit of the Spirit:
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Before you play this Fruit of the Spirit memory game, open your Bible to Galatians 5:22-23 and read the verses to your child. Discuss the Fruit of the Spirit and answer any questions they may have. Here are some questions and ideas to encourage meaningful conversation with your child:
Love
What are some ways we can show love to others?
Can you think of a time when someone showed you love? How did it make you feel?
Joy
What makes you feel joyful?
How can we spread joy to others who are feeling sad or lonely?
Peace
What does peace mean to you?
When do you feel most peaceful?
Patience
What are some situations where it’s important to be patient?
How do you feel when you have to wait for something you really want?
Kindness
What are some acts of kindness you can do for others?
How does being kind make you and the other person feel?
Goodness
What does it mean to be good?
Can you think of a time when you did something good for someone else?
Faithfulness
What does it mean to be faithful to someone or something?
How can we be faithful to God and to our friends and family?
Gentleness
What does it mean to be gentle with someone?
Can you think of a time when someone was gentle with you?
Self-control
Why is self-control important?
What are some ways we can practice self-control in our everyday lives?
Which fruit of the Spirit do you think is the hardest to practice? Why?
These questions can help kids explore the meaning of the Fruit of the Spirit and how they can allow it to grow in their lives.
Free Printable Fruit of the Spirit Memory Game
This Fruit of the Spirit matching game is simple and fun! My kids love to play matching games, and this Fruit of the Spirit memory game is no exception. To prepare for this game, scroll to the bottom of this post and click the button to open the free printable. You can print the cards on regular printer paper, but I have found that printing on cardstock gives a better result. Next, cut the cards apart and you are ready to play!
Shuffle the cards and place them face down on a tabletop or other smooth surface. Each child gets a chance to turn over two cards at a time. The object is to find as many matches as possible. When your child gets a set of matching cards, have them tell you about the Fruit on the matching cards. When a player finds a match they get another turn. Whoever finds the most matches wins!
Games for Fruit of the Spirit: Activities and More
If you are looking for more ideas to teach your child about the Fruit of the Spirit, you are in the right spot! I love teaching my kids about the Fruit of the Spirit because I want them to understand that the “Fruit” is a special gift given to us by God. In addition, my heart desires for my children to know how much God loves them because of how He cares for them and gives them the “Fruit” so they can walk out His purpose for their lives. God gives us the Fruit of the Spirit when we choose to live a life that follows His Word. We can’t buy, make, or grow the “Fruit” ourselves. It is truly a gift from God that only comes from knowing and serving Him.
In addition to this free printable Fruit of the Spirit matching game, the Shema Culture blog has a variety of Fruit of the Spirit crafts, games, and activities. Your child will enjoy the Fruit of the Spirit scavenger hunt, coloring pages, a wall-hanging craft, activity sheets, and a bingo game. These Fruit of the Spirit activities are designed to be easily implemented with minimal materials required. I don’t know about you, but as a busy mama, I love easy! You can check out all of the Fruit of the Spirit activities offered here on the Shema Culture blog by clicking the image below:
Fruit of the Spirit Icebreaker Game
Here are some more ideas for easy-to-implement games to help you teach your child about the Fruit of the Spirit:
Fruit Basket Turnover: This is a twist on the classic game of Musical Chairs. Instead of chairs, use large cutouts or pictures of different kinds of fruits to represent the Fruit of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control). When the music stops, call out one of the Fruits. Kids must quickly find the corresponding fruit and stand on it. The one left without a fruit is out. Continue until only one player remains.
Fruit Relay Race: Divide the kids into teams. Set up a relay course with different stations representing each Fruit of the Spirit. For example, at the “love” station, kids must hug a stuffed animal before passing the baton. At the “joy” station, they could perform a silly dance. Customize each station to match the respective fruit. The team that completes the relay first wins.
More Fruit of the Spirit Game Ideas
Fruit of the Spirit Charades: Write down actions or scenarios related to each Fruit of the Spirit on separate pieces of paper. For example, “giving a compliment” for kindness or “praying for a friend” for faithfulness. Have one child pick a paper and act out the scenario without speaking while the other kids guess which Fruit of the Spirit it represents.
Fruit Toss: Set up baskets or containers labeled with each Fruit of the Spirit. Give kids bean bags or soft balls to toss into the baskets. As they successfully make a toss, have them share a way to demonstrate the corresponding “Fruit” in their daily lives.
These games provide opportunities for kids to have fun while learning about the Fruit of the Spirit.
Fruit of the Spirit Memory Game for Kids
I hope you find this Fruit of the Spirit Matching game to be fun and engaging. As you play the game together, use the opportunity to discuss the Fruit of the Spirit and how it is a gift from God. You can get your free printable Fruit of the Spirit memory game by clicking the button below:
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