Chat about the faith badge and the programme for the evening
Explain that we were only pretending to only have one hand – can the Beavers think why some people can only use one hand (broken arm, stiff joints, cut hand etc.)
Ask the Beavers to help do some simple tasks – then explain that they can only use one hand!
The Beavers have to put one hand behind their backs and then have to try to do some everyday things:
Tie a knot; pull some lego bricks apart; take the top off a drinking cup; put a card in an envelope etc….
We are all very lucky that we have 2 hands and can do lots of things with them. Direct the Beavers to go to the craft tables where they have a ‘big hand’ each in front of them. Explain that the finger is pointing upwards towards God because we all need to thank Hum for our hands and the things we can do with them.
Craft: A big hand
On a4 card (or paper) draw a large hand with the 1st finger pointing upwards for each Beavers.
The Beavers have to cut out the hands and colour them. Ask them to write onto the hands 5 things that we can do with our hands (stroke a dog, clean our teeth etc…).
When this is done stick a lolly stick onto the back of the hand so that the Beavers can hold them.
Game: Under and over relay with ball
Beavers in relay lines have to pass the ball over their heads.
Repeat – pass the ball between their legs.
Repeat – alternate over and under
Closing Ceremony and payer
Hands to greet and fold in prayer,
Hands to bless and show you care,
Hands to clap and hands to raise,
Hands to show our love and praise.
Amen
