3 fun games to teach young children about tithing

My grandmother always said…

“One of the greatest gifts you can give your children is to teach them to share and tithe… starting with your own family!

That is why my 4 children share a room. The boys share a room… and the girls share a room. Even mom and dad share a room!

It is very important that children learn to share and be generous in order to get along with others and be truly happy as adults.

What better way to learn to share than having to share with your brother or sister? They also share certain toys, again learning the importance of sharing.

Doesn’t your heart warm when someone shares something special with you? It can be chocolate (my favorite!), a homemade cake, a compliment, or just a smile.

But it is difficult to teach children the importance of tithing their money.

And it’s even more challenging with young children!

Here are 3 fun games that will help your toddler understand what it means to tithe:

1. Race to give

Gather 10 items (candy, marbles, small toys, etc.) and place them at one end of the room.

Lay out a mat with 10 points for each item.

Now have your kids race to place all 10 items on their mat.

Then ask them which of the 10 items they would like to return to Jesus as a thank you for all their good fortune.

This teaches them to return (tithe) 10% of their blessings.

2. Count your blessed coins

Count out 10 different coins for your toddlers to see.

And be sure to tell them which president or important person is on each coin!

Then ask them to choose a blessed coin that they think Jesus would like.

Now explain that they just titled God!

3. Buy to share

Play a pretend money shopping game where your child goes to the store to buy 10 items.

Then ask what item they will share with Jesus.

happy thing!