A few months ago, we started a family google document where we record the passages we read and allow each family member to type in any thoughts or impressions they have after we've all read two verses. Our family scripture study usually lasts about 15 minutes... and between the kids eating breakfast, or the high schoolers darting out the door to catch their ride, there wasn't much time for them to record or share their thoughts.
Over Stake Conference I had the impression to try a different approach with the hope that it will make scripture study more personal and meaningful for our kids. I shared it with Joseph and he really liked the idea.
Instead of going around in a circle and taking turns reading a couple of verses, we're going to have everyone read silently to themselves the section of passages and then go around in a circle taking turns having each person share a verse or two that stood out to them and why. As they share, I'll type each comment in our google document. This way, we each have time to share, we have record that our children participated, and they can look back and see what they learned.
I think it turned out pretty great today! Everyone shared this morning!
Well... almost everyone... Micah zonked out the minute he sat down at the table.
For his comment, I just typed, "zzzzzzzzz". Oh well, you can't win every time, right? At least he got out of bed to join us for study.
This morning was our first attempt doing scripture study this way: having them read silently first and then take turns sharing what they've learned. We'll see how it goes. We hope it teaches our children to ponder and apply the scriptures and not just glaze over them. Ultimately, we hope doing it this way invites the Spirit more and makes it meaningful.
-Alicia
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