Fun Scripture Puzzles for the Classroom
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Are you looking for something that you can do in your class that is fun but also still on topic? Scripture Puzzlers by Mary Alice Wallace and Charlotte Lindstrom is the perfect answer. I was recently given the opportunity to review this great book.
How can you use this book in the classroom?
Need to set the board up before you get started? Hand out copies of a puzzle for the class to do- keeps them busy and quieter
Set the lesson up- begin class with one of these related scripture puzzles- includes puzzles for the Old Testament, New Testament, Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants
Doing individual work? If some members of the class finish early, have these puzzles ready for them so they won't distract the others
Need to switch gears? Make the transition easier with a puzzle
Give fun and educational homework- they are more likely to do it and it is fun to talk about the answers the next week (plus it's a great review)
Class end too early? Do one of these puzzles as a class
You can buy the book on Amazon here. While it is geared towards seminary classes, my 10 year old could definitely do some of these. The book would be great throughout the older Primary classes curriculum. The really nice things is you are allowed to make copies of the puzzles for personal and educational use which means you can use the book over and over again. Other nice things in the book:
Tips for solving puzzles
Hints for each puzzle
Answers in the back
I love that there are hints first. They make it easier to adapt to younger classes and helps you know you are on the right track.
Scripture Puzzlers has several different types of word puzzles to keep you entertained.
Your Turn- What kind of scripture puzzles do you like?
Our printable New Testament Bingo game includes 40 different Bingo boards, making it easy to play with a family, Primary class, youth group, Relief Society, or seminary class. Each board uses a different arrangement of 32 illustrated New Testament people, places, objects, and teachings, so players can learn familiar gospel symbols while they play.
Draw a calling card and simply name the picture, or use the included Scripture Reference Guide to read a related verse and let players figure out which square to cover. You can keep the game quick and simple or turn it into a New Testament review activity.
And because one way to play is never quite enough around here, we’ve also included additional game ideas that use the boards and calling cards.
Your instant download includes:
40 different printable New Testament Bingo boards
32 illustrated New Testament images
Printable calling cards
A Scripture Reference Guide
Instructions for traditional Bingo
Additional ways to use the game
Use it for:
Come, Follow Me study
Primary activities
Youth nights
Seminary
Relief Society activities
Family home evening
Church parties and New Testament review
Print the boards you need, grab a few markers, and you’re ready to play. Coins, buttons, dry cereal, or laminated boards with dry-erase markers all work well.
This is a digital product. No physical item will be mailed.