How to Teach a Bible Memory Verse to Children

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Break the verse apart.

   Typically, younger kids will do better with smaller sections.
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   Step 2: Make up motions to go with the words.

   ,, You can also use common childhood tunes (Twinkle, Twinkle; This Old Man; Old MacDonald, etc...) ,, Read the verse out loud to the group or class.
   
   Ask the group to repeat the verse with you.
   
   Remove one key word from the projection and ask one child to volunteer to read the verse with the missing word.
   
   Allow one boy and one girl to quote the verse.
   
   Remove another word and repeat previous step.
   
   Continue until children can say verse from memory.
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   Step 3: Find one of the excellent scripture memory song CDs and sing it with the kids.

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   Step 4: If you're musically inclined

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   Step 5: make up your own tune for the verse.

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   Step 6: Make a short play that demonstrates the verse.

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   Step 7: Project the intended memory verse on a screen or PowerPoint presentation.

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