Scripture  Memory 
"I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.  Psalm 119:11  (NIV)

On-Line Resources 

Commands Game - Memory Game for ADHD Children. The purpose of this exercise is to increase
a child's ability to remember instructions that are given to him/her.  (secular, adaptable to scripture)

The Scripture Memory Connection - Dedicated to the support and encouragement of Christians
who wish to memorize portions of the Bible.  Join the Email discussion list dedicated completely to
Bible Memorization.

Scripture Memory System - Heart Hiders - a unique new Bible memory system that combines
bright colorful pictures with words to help children remember God's Word more effectively. Even young
children who cannot yet read can begin to hide God's Word in their hearts using this method of

Teaching Tips of the Week
Scripture Memory Verses - 1. Crazy Cards, 2. Clap and Guess, 3. Erase-a-Word
Scripture Memory Game
Scripture Memory for the Very Young

The Big Book of Bible Games. Gospel Light, 1996. Primary Games-Bible Memory Verse
Review: pages 18-71; Middler Games-Bible Memory Verse Review: pages 94-134; Junior
Games-Bible Memory Verse Review: pages 158-196.

Bible Memorization Program for Children. Graded for three-year-olds through
preteens. In this program, children memorize key scripture passages, grouped by biblical and
life-application topics. Lends itself to three versatile uses: as a separate ministry, as part of an existing
ministry such as Sunday School, or as an individual ministry parents can use with children at home.
Children's Ministries, Church of the Nazarene. Order from Nazarene Publishing House, 800-877-0700

Bible Memory Verse Games for Children: Fifty Fun and Creative Activities to Help
Kids Learn....  Donald C. Miller. Beacon Hill Press, 1995.

Children's Bible Mem - Illustrated scripture book with tape containing word-for-word song.
Children's voices reciting scripture and singing scripture songs.

Hide God's Word in Young Hearts, A Guide for Helping Children Memorize Scripture.
Joan Dower Kosmachuk. Standard Publishing, 48 pages. How to use games, crafts, puzzles, puppets and
similar means to teach the meaning and memorization of God's Word easily and effectively. Ideas for putting
verses into practice.

Making God's Word Stick. Emmett Cooper, Steve Wamberg. Thomas Nelson, 1996.

Making Scripture Memory Fun.  Group Publishing. 1998,  ISBN: 0764420658

Making Scripture Stick: 52 Unforgettable Bible Verse Adventures for Children. Lisa Flinn,
Barbara Younger, 1992, 132 pages.

Sign & Say; Bible Verses for Children. Daphna Flegal. Abingdon Press, 1998.
48 pages. Paperback.  ISBN: 0687074428. Help preschool through elementary children learn
Bible verses using the hand motions of American Sign Language. Amazon Books

More Sign & Say: Bible Verses for Children. Daphna Flegal, Editor. Abingdon Press,
2000.  ISBN: 0687014573.  48 pages Spiral edition. Reading level: Ages 4-8.  Amazon Books
 

Hide 'em In Your Heart with Steve Green
Bible Memory Melodies, Vol. 1 - Sparrow. Cassette; CD - 1990.  20 songs.
Bible Memory Melodies, Vol. 2 - Sparrow. Cassette; CD - 1992.  21 songs.

Scripture ROCK. Brentwood Kids, CD - 1997.  10 songs.

Bible Buddies Sing-A-Verse. Wonder Workshop, Cassette - 1993.  W-253-C.
Nine verses + "Reading the Bible"

Bible Music Box for Pre-Schoolers.  Wonder Workshop. 1993. Four cassettes in storage box,
60 songs.

My Sing-A-Long Bible for Ages 5-11. Wonder Workshop/Principle Music Publications. 1995.
Four cassettes in storage box, 40 Bible Verses.

Bible Memory Activity Book. Mary Currier. Baker Books. 1994. 90 activity sheets - color, cut,
paste, fill in the blanks, journey through mazes, connect the dots.

Bible Verse Coloring Pages. Gospel Light, 1994, 241 pages.

Favorite Bible Verse Activities. Mary Currier. Concordia Publishing House, 1997.
46 activities - connect-the-dots, word searches, letter scrambles, color-by-numbers, crossword &
rebus puzzles, simple craft activities for ages 5-8.

Memory Verse Games for Kids. Steve & Becky Miller. Harvest House Publishers, 1997,
180 pages. (not indexed)

Red-Hot Rebus - The ALMOST Unabridged Scripture Picture Version with 1200+
graphics. Makes scripture memorization and learning fun and exciting.

Memory Man, The Scripture Memorization Aid - designed to help children memorize the Bible.
It's a fun educational tool, that's easy to use, with verses from both the King James and New King James
Bible.  With verses keyed to the Awana Books for Sparks, Chums, Pals, Pioneers, Guards and JV.

Bible "Kid James" - Made of black coated foam, he is 16 inches high, 7 inches wide,
and 14 inches deep. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery. One Way Street

Bible "Ann Ivy" - Made of burgundy coated foam, she is 16 inches high, 7 inches wide,
and 14 inches deep. Arm rods included. Ann Ivy is made to order. Please allow four to six weeks for
delivery.  One Way Street

Bible "Billy" - Made of red felt with arms and legs attached, and has the word "Bible"
along his side. He has a soft, pliable mouth, is 12 to 14 inches in height, and is large enough for an
adult  hand. One Way Street

Bible "Wordsworth" - 15 inches from the top of his bookmark for the soles of his shoes.
He comes with a slit at the top so you can pull out adding machine tape with Bible verses written on it.
The fabric colors used are the "wordless book" salvation colors: black, red, white, green, and gold.
He has a black sleeve to hide the puppeteer's arm. Comes with ideas for use.  One Way Street

Big Friendly Book - Lightweight. It measures 24 x 18 inches and is brightly detailed.
It has BIG EASY mouth movement. You can operate it by holding it like in the photo, or you can place
it on a stage.      Axtell Expressions, Inc.

Small BOOK / BIBLE PUPPET - 10x12x3 brown
airbrushed latex with big friendly sculptured face and blue eyes! Comes with ideas, routine and a dozen
free matching give-away bookmarks!    Axtell Expressions, Inc.

BLACK BIBLE BOOK Puppets - trimmed with red, white, and gold..
15" & 21 " tall. (photo "B" above)     Maher Ventriloquism Studios

HEART Puppets - bright red with black & white arms and legs.  12" & 18" tall.
(photo "A" above) Maher Ventriloquism Studios

Bible Graphic & Cloud Background: Bratton Specialties Christian Resources
Animated Book Graphic: Caboodles Animated Bundle1
Animated Heart Graphic: ITC Christian Themes, courtesy of Chris Aitken
Red Heart Line: The Graphics Barn
Geocities & Home buttons: A Touch of Country
 

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