Tips to Help Children Read the Bible with Enthusiasm and Understanding

Do you want to teach your child to read the Word of God? What a beautiful mission! Here are some tips to help children read the Bible.

Let’s be clear: the Bible is a source of wisdom, love, and spiritual guidance, but for young children, it can seem like a complex book if not presented properly. It would be unfortunate if they missed out on all the goodness Scripture offers simply because we didn’t teach it the right way.

That’s why we’ve written this article—it will be a great help so your children can make the most of what God has for them in the Bible.

Remember! While we cannot change the essence of God’s Word, we can adapt our teaching strategies to make it more effective and meaningful.

4 Tips to Help Children Read the Bible

The first and most important tip is: be creative. Put yourself in the children’s shoes, understand their world, interests, and language, and adapt your methods according to their age. Here are some practical suggestions to help you do that:

1. Talk about topics they can understand as children

Children don’t need deep theology—at least not yet. Instead, use stories that teach values like love, obedience, faith, and kindness.

What kind of verses do we recommend? Narrative and visual ones, such as the story of Noah, David and Goliath, or Jesus calming the storm. Use simple words and ask questions that invite reflection.

Example: “How do you think David felt when he faced Goliath? Have you ever felt afraid?”

2. Use more than just the Bible: books, activities, puppets, videos…

The Bible is the core, but it doesn’t have to be the only resource. Use complementary materials to help illustrate the stories found in Scripture.

Puppets can dramatize scenes, videos can capture visual attention, and illustrated books can bring the Word to life. Group activities also help reinforce learning in a fun way.

Tip: Create a weekly “Creative Bible Hour” with themed activities.

Our books are great tools—we invite you to download them and make the most of them. They’re all based on the Bible and expressed in rich, child-friendly language.

3. Show real-life examples

Actions speak louder than a thousand words, so aim to be very visual. It’s not just about dramatizing teachings—it’s about living them daily. Children learn best when they can connect what they read to their surroundings.

If you read about the Good Samaritan, show them how to help someone in need—even use the last time they helped someone as an example. Have they done that?

If you’re studying creation, go out and observe nature. The Bible isn’t just for reading—it’s for living!

Example: “Today we’re going to do a good deed like the Good Samaritan. Who can we help?”

As you can see, teaching children about the Bible is more than reading a story—it’s about committing to live it and pass on its essence.

4. Seek support from experts in working with children

Of course, you should be the primary person involved in your child’s spiritual formation, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it alone.

Understand that you’re not alone in this task. Seek guidance from Sunday school teachers, Christian child psychologists, or leaders with experience in children’s ministries. They can offer ideas, resources, and strategies tailored to each stage of development.

Tip: Attend workshops or courses on biblical teaching for children.

Questions to Ask Yourself as Your Child’s Spiritual Guide

Before teaching, reflect on these questions:

• Am I teaching with love and patience?
• Have I adapted the message to their level of understanding?
• Am I being an example of what I teach?
• Is there a safe and joyful environment for learning?
• Am I listening attentively to their doubts and curiosities?

Are you ready to teach your children with excellence? It’s wonderful that you’re interested in teaching your children about God! The next step is learning how to do it with excellence and effectiveness. That’s why you should follow the tips we’ve shared.

In fact, we recommend downloading our books—they’re high-quality materials designed to help children absorb the essence of biblical content.