Great idea. Here are simple, Jain-pedagogical games to teach the Navakar Mantra to children or beginners.

1) Flashcard match (Arhant list)

• Prep: Make cards with each line of the Navakar Mantra on one card and the name/role (Arihantanam, Siddhaanam, Ayariyanam, etc.) on another set.
• Play: Students match each line with its corresponding divine quality (e.g., Arihantanam = Arihant, the conquerors; Siddhaanam = saints). Add quick meanings on the back.
• Benefit: Builds familiarity with the sequence and the meaning of each line.

2) Chant-and-sequence relay

• Prep: Print or write each line on a strip of paper in random order.
• Play: In teams, children run to the board, pick a line, and place it in the correct Navakar order. After all lines are in place, the team chants the mantra together.
• Benefit: Reinforces correct order and helps memory through group chanting.

3) Story-based chant

• Prep: Create a short, kid-friendly story that highlights the sixfold reflection (Arhant, Siddha, Sadhu, Samyak-darsan, Samyak-charitra, Tirthankar) or the qualities behind each line.
• Play: Read the story aloud while children point to the corresponding line in the mantra on a poster as it’s chanted.
• Benefit: Contextualizes each line with a relatable image or story.

4) Picture association board

• Prep: A large board with six zones, each for one line of Navakar. Put simple pictures or symbols in each zone (e.g., a conqueror crown for Arihantanam).
• Play: As the mantra is chanted, children place a token in the zone that matches the line being recited.
• Benefit: Visual association aids memory and aids non-readers as well.

5) Memory-chant cards

• Prep: Pairs of cards—one with a line from the mantra, one with its meaning or symbol.
• Play: Shuffle and lay face down. Players flip two cards, trying to find the correct line-meaning pair. When found, the line is recited.
• Benefit: Improves memory and reinforces interpretation of each line.

6) Silent-sound pairing

• Prep: Prepare audio of the Navakar chant and a written version.
• Play: Play the audio once, then provide the written version. Children mark or highlight the words they heard, and then practice reciting aloud together.
• Benefit: Connects auditory memory with written form.

7) Craft-time pronunciation practice

• Prep: Simple syllable cards for tricky sounds.
• Play: In small groups, kids form the syllables to build each line and practice while assembling a decorative poster of the Navakar mantra.
• Benefit: Improves correct pronunciation through tactile practice.

8) Quiz with small rewards

• Prep: Short multiple-choice questions about the meaning and order.
• Play: Quick quiz rounds; give small Jain-appropriate rewards (like a sticker or a chit) for correct answers.
• Benefit: Encourages attention to meaning and sequence.

Tips for teaching

• Use age-appropriate language for meaning (arth): explain that Navakar is a respectful remembrance of the beings who have attained perfect right-view and help us on the path to purification.
• Acknowledge differences: both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions honor Navakar; the core intention remains reverence for right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.
• Keep sessions short and fun, with frequent breaks and positive reinforcement.
• End with a short, collective recitation to cultivate a calm, respectful mood.

If you’d like, I can provide the exact Navakar Mantra text and a child-friendly meaning suitable for your group, or tailor these activities to a specific age range.