Teaching our young kids the scriptures is something my husband and I strive to be intentional about, and one night during our bedtime reading our five-year-old asked:
“Mommy, why do we read the scriptures?”
Simply put, we choose to read our children the scriptures because they are the word of God. We believe teaching the principles will empower them spiritually, and learning the scriptures in their early years will help root their foundation of faith and build an internal commitment to follow them.
We want to teach our kids to learn and love the scriptures so they will have that strength and guidance for the rest of their lives.
There are many ways to teach young kids the scriptures, but one way is to to familiarize them with the stories. Let them learn at their level, and know the principles and application will come line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, there a little, as these stories come alive.
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Our favorite way to teach the scripture stories is through visual aids. Visuals can enhance the kids’ learning experience as you teach truth. Visuals can also assist in teaching:
- Narration (have them practice speaking and storytelling as they retell the story back to you)
- Sequencing (use the pictures to put the story events in order)
- Comprehension (test their understanding by asking questions with the pictures)
