The use of memory verses is a great tool for reinforcing lessons

and Bible stories to your Sunday school class. The ability at

remembering and retaining memory verses is easier for the

older children, but younger children need a little more time.

The following tips will help you teach your Sunday school

children the memory verses, and retain the lesson.

Keeping it as simple as possible is the first rule of thumb when

teaching your class a new memory verse. The use of small

simple word for very young children is key as they simply do

not have the ability to remember long, complicated verses.

Simple is always better. Look for scripture that have a single

sentence or just a few words that gets the point of the lesson

across. You can find many examples of easy to remember

memory verses include ones like Luke 12:34: For where your

treasure is, there will be your heart also. Or, Psalms 148:3:

Praise ye Him, sun and moon praise Him, all ye stars of light.

These are just two examples of how simple you can keep the

memory verse for the children to remember.

Its important, in order for young children to retain a memory

verse, that you have fun with it and not repeat it over and

over again. Repetition can be boring at this age, so think of

ways to incorporate the verse into your weekly activities.

For the above examples, you could make a star and moon

mobile for the children to take home, or stamp stars and moon

in a black sheet of paper in glow in the dark paint. Make sure you

include the memory verse on every craft, too.

Children love to sing so another great idea to help your children

remember their memory verse is to come up with a simple song

or poem that they can sing or say. Look for artist's that have

put together children's songs that sing a scripture.

Simply saying the verse may not do the trick, but put it with a

catchy tune, and you may find they are able to remember it

much faster and easier.

You might also want to consider giving out rewards for

remembering memory verses. Having introduced them to the

verse send them home to practice and learn it. If the child can

repeat the verse the following week, let them add a sticker to

a memory verse chart or get a small treat out of a prize box.

Remember have realistic expectations of the children.

On average, you can expect preschoolers to remember and

retain one memory verse a month.

It is not impossible for children to remember memory verses.

Help them along by presenting these verses in a fun, easy to

remember manner.