Skits & Games

Read the Elf Manual for info on Skit courtesy and additional info.

(Remember! Try to make your own original skit, especially with the older girls!)

Easy Skits:

Encourage the girls to speak loudly and clearly, so the audience can hear them

How to pick a game

Be sure the games you select are right for the age, experience and physical condition of the group.
Start with familiar games that are quickly learned, and then move on to more complex games.
Avoid games that offend other people's beliefs or customs. Also avoid games that waste food or other resources.
Provide opportunities for youth to participate in a variety of games—such as get-acquainted games, nature games, action games, international games, relay games, singing games, and wide games (games where groups complete activities as they rotate between stations).
Use various games resource books for additional ideas on creating, teaching and organizing games.

Be interested and enthusiastic about the game yourself.
Know the game well before trying to teach it. Identify the safety hazards, anticipate the difficulties, and adapt the game to the group and situation.
Devise a method(s) for organizing teams or formations quickly. Be careful that organizing does not include a "choosing' process that will leave someone until they are last.
Know your playing area. Make sure to have a safe area and easily recognized boundaries.
Have the equipment together beforehand.

When starting a game, gather the group together so they can see and hear you well.
Give the name of the game and some interesting facts about it to help motivate interest.
Explain the game briefly, giving the basic rules. If needed, demonstrate the game with a small group of girls.
After explanations, allow the group to get into the desired formation or team positions to start the activity.
Ask for questions before you start to play.
Decide on a starting signal, such as "Ready, set, (pause) go!" or "On your mark, get set, Go!”
If you decide to change rules during the game, try only one change at a time.
Allow the group to help suggest rules as well. You might say to the group, "Let's try playing the game this way."
Stop the game when the enthusiasm is still high. Don't let it drag on.
Arrange for total participation. Devise a plan for rotation.
Minimize waiting and maximize playing time.