Memorizing Scripture with Young Kids
I’ve recently started memorizing scripture with my daughters (4.5 and 3 years old) using these beautiful scripture memorization cards from Pip & J Papery.
While beautiful cards are not necessary to memorize scripture, these have been a fun visual for our kids to practice this new skill. I have a few tips for memorizing scripture with young kids to share today to help you start your memorization journey!
Add memorization to your routine.
Find a time that works for you to incorporate scripture memorization into your daily routine. This could be over breakfast, driving to school, or before bed. We started adding memorization into our bedtime routine, and it’s been so impactful for us! After jammies, teeth brushing, and Bible reading, we recite our verses before praying and hopping into bed.
Practice daily.
Habits take time to form, so be consistent! Practicing at least once daily to keep up the momentum.
Start small.
All of the scriptures we are memorizing are short sentences. I usually have the kids repeat after me a few times before bed each night to help them remember.
Perform for family members.
If your children like to show off new skills, ask them to recite their verses to a friend or family member! They’ll be proud of their achievements and light up from that positive reinforcement.
Make it visual
Here’s where scripture cards come in! Make your own or find some to buy from various brands. Having the visual helps my daughters connect the alphabet letters with the verse and serves as a reminder for me to practice every night. It’s hard to forget a new routine when it’s in a spot you’ll always see it and be reminded of the practice.
I hope you’ll jump into this simple practice with your children! the Bible tells us it carries so many benefits! “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” Proverbs 22:6 & “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.” Psalm 119:11