Remember

Believe
Repent
Atonement
Commandment
Faith
Titles at the Top
Having each member of your family write titles at the top of each page ( they can be found under the scriptures
tab).  The titles are a few words that summarize the main theme that is found on that page.  It is really helpful
because it puts everything into context.

Sectionalize Your Scriptures

Have each member “sectionalize their scriptures”, this means that you divide each chapter up into several
“sections”.  For example, verses 1-4 may all be about “fasting” and so you would label that section of verses
that way.

Questions that apply to your family

After each family member has sectionalized their scriptures, then put a bowl in the middle of your table with
several questions in it.  Questions that apply to your family and the situations they face each day.  Pull out
questions and answer them using the doctrine and principles taught.  What better place to do this?  Let your
children search for the answers.  Let them use the scriptures as tools, and be active learners. And as they search,
naturally they will ask questions about what certain scriptures mean – because they will want to know how
to apply  that scripture.  A far better scenario than just reading through the chapter together.

Draw Pictures
Let the children pull out paper and pen, or chalk and chalkboard, to draw pictures of what we are reading.

Guess the Scripture Story

Play “guess the scripture story” charades games. Once someone guesses which story is being acted out, read
that story
 Look It Up  

The appendix in the new edition of the LDS scriptures provides an excellent tool for gospel study. When reading aloud as
a family, you can find definitions of important words in the Bibledictionary, identify scriptures containing the same words
in the topical guide, and locate geographical areas on the maps. As children become familiar with these helps, their
understanding of the scriptures increases, and they make them a meaningful part of their lives.

Scripture Treat Buckets

Pick words you want your family to listen for as you read the scriptures. Add one word to the front of 4-6 buckets filled
with different treats. Anytime these words are heard, each person can take a treat.

Picture Scriptures
Draw pictures in the scriptures that correspond with the topic.

Scripture Jars
Fill a jar full of candy for each member of your family. Add this poem to it and use it for scripture study…
"Scripture reading can be fun,
When eating treats while it’s done!
Pick one treat to suck; don't chew,
And when it's gone, you are through!"

Scripture Journals
Give each member of your family a notebook to use as a journal while studying the scriptures. Have them write
down thought and feeling they have as you study the scriptures. Parents can help younger kids write what they
want to say under pictures they draw.