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10 Simple Summer Scripture Study Ideas
10 Simple Summer Scripture Study ideas that create a relationship with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in quick and easy ways.
10 Simple Summer Scripture Study Ideas
I get it!
Summer is crazy busy with kids, vacations, pool parties, reunions, camps, and everything else!
It can be so hard to find time to study scriptures during the summer time when kids are home and schedules and routines are not so strict.
Here are 10 simple scripture study ideas using personal learning styles that can easy be incorporated into personal and family study during the summer.
I am all about finding simple, doable ideas to connect with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in easy ways.
These ideas can be used for personal scripture study, family scripture study, Come Follow Me, General Conference talks, and more.
#1 study while eating
Read a few verses from the scriptures or part of a General Conference talk while eating breakfast or lunch
Individual Learning
studying by yourself in a quiet place with no distractions
Hands-on Learning
reading while using your five senses and eating food
Book Learning
reading in the scriptures, on a device, or in a magazine
#2 listen while gardening
Listen to the scriptures, General Conference talk, or uplifting podcast while gardening or doing yardwork.
Individual Learning
listening alone
Hands-on Learning
moving your body
Book Learning
listening to the words
Music Learning
rhythm in the reader's voice
Nature Learning
being outside and caring for plants
#3 study with commentaries
Study the scriptures or Come, Follow Me lesson with additional commentaries and resources. (The seminary and institute manuals are favorites.)
Individual Learning
study alone in a quiet place
Book Learning
reading, using additional resources to learn
STEM Learning
reading from the beginning to the end
#4 read outside
Study the scriptures, a General Conference talk, a name of Christ or Come, Follow Me lesson outside or sitting in the sunshine (this will make your heart so happy)
Individual Learning
study alone
Book Learning
reading the scriptures
Nature Learning
sitting outside or in the sunshine
#5 daily scripture or quote
Read a scripture or uplifting quote daily from a book that includes content for every day of the year
Individual Learning
read alone, ponder,
Book Learning
reading, reading several times during the day
STEM Learning
read in sequential order, daily material, specific daily reading, numbered reading
Visual Learning
visual daily reminder, read several times throughout the day
#6 character study
Study one person in the scriptures. Study their physical and spiritual attributes. Study the change they made in their life over time.
Social Learning
learn about others
Individual Learning
study alone, ponder, journal
Book Learning
reading, writing, researching your personal, cross referencing
STEM Learning
study the beginning, middle, and end of their story
Visual Learning
create a visual picture of your person, study artwork of the person
#7 watch a General Conference talk
Watch a General Conference talk, a church devotional address or BYU Devotional and write down thoughts and impressions that come.
Social Learning
watch with someone, discuss what you learned
Individual Learning
watch alone, ponder, journal, self-reflection
Book Learning
listening to the words, writing thoughts, note taking,
Music Learning
listening to the rhythm of the speaker’s voice
Visual Learning
watching a video
#8 make food
Make a food item you read about in the scriptures (this week for CFM we are studying Ruth–make wheat bread since she was gleaning in the wheat fields)
Social Learning
cook with family or friends
Individual Learning
cook alone, ponder,
Hands-on Learning
mixing, tasting, smelling,
Book Learning
read the recipe, writing
STEM Learning
following a recipe step by step
#9 define words
Using several dictionaries, define a word or two from your reading and write your own definition for each word.
Individual Learning
study alone, ponder, journal, writing personal definitions
Book Learning
reading, writing, defining words
#10 study farming practices
Study to understand farming practices in ancient times (study “Gleaning” as you study Ruth this week for Come, Follow Me)
Social Learning
learn about other cultures, relate your life to others
Individual Learning
study alone, ponder, journal
Book Learning
reading, writing
STEM Learning
study planting growing sequences
Nature Learning
learn about planting and gathering
Visual Learning
create a visual picture of farming practices
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