Scripture Study / Scripture Journals

In preparation for our awards night, I asked each of the girls if they had read the Book of Mormon on their own. I was shocked to discover that not only had none of them done it but also that very few of them were having daily personal scripture study. We also only had one girl who had memorized the Articles of Faith. Needless to say, I was a bit concerned and became determined to do something about this. First, I made Articles of Faith memorization cards. I printed them front to back on card stock, trimmed them, laminated them and put them on rings for each of the girls. I have attached the cards here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6-SGz_Y1u-jVko1X3VjVGhQdEFUa1VZbkRhUFFVei1VZkhZ/edit?usp=sharing
All of the pictures from these cards came from:
http://melonheadzillustrating.blogspot.com

Next…a lesson on daily scripture study and keeping a scripture journal. I found a few different links to give the girls a few different options to help them with their daily scripture study.
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/518758450798591181/
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/518758450798591180/

We talked about the importance of daily scripture study and practiced using scripture journals together. At the end of the activity, I challenged the girls to read daily. I also gave them a goal to have the Book of Mormon finished before our next awards night next January.

Finally, I handed out the Articles of Faith memorization cards. I found a little heart shaped punch and told the girls that every time they pass one off, I would heart punch their cover card for the corresponding number. I think that pushed the girls over the edge of excited fun because I spent the next 20 minutes (while parents were waiting) passing off and punching cards.