We want you to use Light material in the way that best suits your group. We know that sometimes, for many different reasons, preparation time is limited, which is why we’ve produced the ‘Ready to use’ activities in the leaders’ magazines – perfect for that time when you turn up to your group and the person leading that session hasn’t been able to make it.
How to find ‘Ready to use activities’ in Bubbles, Splash! and Xstream
All of the activities are badged with the ‘Ready to use’ logo to help you put your session together.
In Bubbles, ‘Ready to use’ activities are always grouped together on one page.
In Splash! and Xstream, the activities are highlighted in a block of colour on the page in each section.
Use ‘Ready to use’ when you’ve got to put the session together NOW!
So, if you find yourself in the above situation, it’s OK. If you’ve got your leaders’ magazine and the basic kit recommended in Light (see below) then you’ve got all you need! Just follow the ‘Ready to use’ activities and plan your session in minutes!
Use ‘Ready to use’ to help train new leaders
‘Ready to use’ activities are also valuable when you’ve got young leaders or people you want to encourage into leading groups. Following all of these activities in a session will help to give them confidence in the material and their abilities, so it really is a great training device!
View ‘Ready to use’ activities
To see samples of Ready to use’ activities, click on the links below:
Bubbles 'Ready to use' sample
(for 5s and under)
Splash! 'Ready to use' sample
(for 5 to 8s)
Xstream 'Ready to use' sample
(for 8 to 11s)
Basic kit lists
If you have the relevant basic kit plus your leaders’ magazine you are ready to go!
Bubbles basic kit:
- A Bible for your use
- The Big Bible Storybook (or another illustrated children’s Bible)
- Paper
- Cardboard or stiff paper
- Glue sticks
- Sticky tape
- Scissors (child-safe, plus a pair for adult use)
- crayons or colouring pencils
Splash! basic kit:
- A Bible
- Illustrated children’s Bible
- Paper
- Cardboard or stiff paper
- Glue sticks
- Sticky tape
- Sticky notes
- Scissors (child-safe, plus a pair for adult use)
- Crayons or colouring pencils
Xstream basic kit:
- Bibles
- Paper
- Pencils
- Felt-tip pens
- Pencil sharpener
- Eraser
- Rulers
- Glue sticks
- Sticky tape
- Scissors
- Sticky notes
- Crayons or colouring pencils