Grade 2 CRE The Holy Bible – Memory Verse Notes
CRE — The Holy Bible
Subtopic: Memory Verse
Memory Verse (KJV)
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."
Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
Easy words: God's word is like a lamp that shows me the way. 🔦
What it means (for a 7-year-old):
- God's words (the Bible) help us know what to do.
- When we are unsure, the Bible helps us make good choices.
- It is like a torch or lamp lighting a dark path so we don't fall.
Say the verse — simple steps:
- Read the verse aloud slowly once.
- Say it again while you point to your feet for "feet" and point forward for "path".
- Try to say it without reading. Repeat it three times quietly.
Fun actions (helps memory):
- Point to a pretend lamp (🔦) when you say "lamp".
- Touch your feet when you say "feet".
- Stretch your arm forward when you say "path".
Short practice idea (5 minutes):
- Morning: Say the verse once with actions.
- Afternoon: Whisper it twice.
- Evening: Say it loud and clap at the end.
Activities to help remember:
- Draw a picture: a child holding a lamp walking on a path. Write the verse under the picture.
- Make a small card: on one side write the verse, on the other side draw a lamp. Keep it in your school bag.
- Play with a friend: one says a word and the other does the action for that word.
Where to use this verse (Kenyan examples):
- Before going to school — ask God to guide your steps.
- At Sunday school — sing or say the verse with friends.
- On a family walk — talk about following the right path like the verse says.
Tips for parents and teachers:
- Use praise and stickers when the child says the verse well.
- Repeat the verse every day for one week, then weekly for review.
- Make the actions fun and do them together (teachers can teach in assembly).
Little idea to end: Sing the verse slowly to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle" and add the lamp actions. Have fun learning! ✨