There are hundreds of session plans specifically written for the 11 – 14s age group. However if you are not happy with all the suggestions for this age group on a specific subject then there’s no problem in accessing materials in the older or younger age group. See How to Edit A Meeting Plan for further guidance.
You can email your tailor made plan to the rest of your leaders and even access it on your phone or tablet, meaning that you can be paper free – if that’s how you prefer to work!
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Each session plan consists of a choice of 3 opening activities which are Just for Fun! These are short games or activities usually fairly lively or/and messy! Some will require a large area such as a hall whereas others will be more suitable for a smaller carpeted area. Should you find that none of the suggestions work for you in a specific session plan, then check out a few more plans – as these opening activities generally don’t link to a theme then you are free to take them from wherever you like.
These activities come under the heading of “Warming Up” and this is the main intention behind them – to give the teenagers a few moments to get used to being back in youth group, with each other and their leaders.
If you have a particularly young or new group you may find it beneficial to select a couple of these warm up activities each session for a few weeks, until everyone is more settled and comfortable with each other.
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The next three activities come under the heading of “Getting Started”. Through an illustration, a practical demonstration, a film clip etc the young people are gently introduced to the theme of the session.
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Digging In comes next – the core teaching on the theme. Again there is a choice of three ways of presenting the material. Choose the one which is most suited for your group. At its simplest, if your teenagers hate drama then don’t choose that option. Some of the Digging In activities go much deeper than others – be selective. If you feel that an activity is too long then concentrate on the core of the activity.
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Finally there are generally three Response activities (sometimes two) and a Memory Verse. The Response activities may include some worship, creative prayer, time of reflection or a more active response such as making a card or planning an event.
Some session plans have been updated with fresh activities added in, giving you an even wider choice.