“Elephant's Snot
&
Marble KisSes”
COURTYARd GAMES book 2
This book is dedicated to all the chaplains and teachers who have not only inspired me to continue being creative, but some of whom have taken up the challenge themselves of building relationships with children through games, setting clear boundaries and safe spaces of grace.
Just like my first book, this book in e-format “Elephant's Snot & Marble Kisses”—Courtyard Games book 2 is an experiment. It too has been inspired by children and written initially for Primary School Chaplains. However, the resources offered in this book are easily accessible and adaptable for use by anyone working with children—whether they are in children’s ministry of any sort: Secondary School Chaplains, Student Well-being workers, beach missioners, kid’s church workers, and holiday programmers, before/after school carers, parents and even grandparents!
Thank you to all the children who keep coming back time after time, year after year. When copies of my first book were to presented at both schools’ assemblies, there was a sea of hands that went up indicating just how many children had participated in Court Yard Games — or ‘Gary Games’ as some kids say. The estimation was over 75% of the schools’ population!
I would like to acknowledge kids like Jackson (name changed) to whom credit has to be given for the basic concept and development of one the most popular games—‘TOPS’.
Once again, thank you to my wife Maree for her enduring patience and constant support and encouragement.
Lastly, I would like to say thank you to those who bought my first book. My prayer is that this second book—in whatever format you may choose—will be a double blessing to you and to the children with whom you may have the privilege of working.
Gary Lewis
Gary Lewis
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