Toucans - Memory Verse - September 2009

Sing for joy to God.
Psalm 81:1

Here is an "active" version of this month's memory verse to help your child memorize:

I can smile and play peekaboo.
Smile; cover/uncover eyes.
I can clap and sing with you.
Clap; point to child.
I can play, and I can run.
"Run" fingers up arm.
Praising God is lots of fun!
Make over-emphasized smile.

PreK - Memory Verse - September 2009

The Lord was with Joseph.

Genesis 39:2

God loved Joseph when he was small;
(Point up; squat down with hands on floor.)
God loved Joseph when he grew tall.
(Point up; stand on tiptoes with arms stretched above head.)
God helped Joseph as he grew.
(Squat; grab your child's hand; and slowly stand up tall.)
God helps me - I'm growing too.
(Point up; point to self; squat down, then slowly rise until standing.)

Memory Verse - July 2009

We must help. Acts 20:35

I can be a helper, yes sir!
(Point to self; salute.)
I can help my brother and my sister.
(Point to self; point to a boy; point to a girl.)
I can be a helper, yes ma'am!
(Point to self; salute.)
I can be a helper. God says I can!
(Point to self; point up.)

Memory Verse - June 2009

The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.

Psalm 24:1

Here is an "active" version of this month's memory verse to help your child memorize:

God made the sun and the stars we see,
(Point up with both hands)
The water, land, and every tree.
(Wiggle fingers for "waves"; reach high and sway for "trees.")
The fish, animals, birds and bees -
("Swim" folded hands; hop finders up arm; "fly" arms.)
God made them all for you and me.
(Point up; spread hands toward children.)