A Gracelink resource

Still looking for ideas of engaging kids with scripture memorisation and familiarity?  Here are some games and songs that may work for your group.

Strip charts

Strips of paper hide the words of the verse until the time comes to show...

A Gracelink resource

If the memory text is read after each activity and the Bible story, the children soon memorise it and are ready for a memorisation game.  Do not ask them to say the verse just for the sake of saying it.  Occasionally you can ask j...

A Gracelink resource

Reading from the Bible

The child holds the Bible while an adult points to the words and reads, even though she cannot read.  Do this after each activity and story throughout the entire program.  Soon the child will complete the ver...

A Gracelink resource

Praise the child for whatever response he or she makes.  Some children may not be ready yet to try memorising in class.  Spend one month on one verse.

Reading from the Bible

The child 'helps' an adult read the verse from the Bi...

A Gracelink resource

Why be concerned with Scripture memorisation?

God's word commands it!  "These commandments that I give to you today are to be upon your hearts.  Impress them on your children.  Talk about htem when you sit at home and when you walk...