Are you a busy parent trying to keep Bible learning going through the summer?
You’re not alone. Summer schedules fill up fast, and it can be tough to stay consistent. But this season is also a great opportunity to slow down, try new approaches, and make faith part of your everyday schedules.
Here are simple, low-prep ideas to help you keep Bible study fun, flexible, and meaningful all summer long.
How to Use Flash Cards This Summer
Looking for something easy to grab and go? Bible flash cards are one of the simplest tools you can use anywhere—at home, in the car, or even on vacation.
Try these ideas:
- Put flash cards in chronological order
- Use two sets and play memory
- Draw a card and share one fact (keep going until you run out!)
- Retell the story—others can fill in missed details
- Focus on one character for the week and talk about their life and choices
Bonus idea: Keep a small stack in your bag for quick, on-the-go review moments. Grab your Bible Flash cards here.
How to Use Timelines for Summer Bible Study
Summer is the perfect time to step back and see the big picture of the Bible.
Many kids know the stories—but not the order. A timeline helps connect everything together.
Try this:
- Draw a timeline outside using chalk, sand, or sticks
- Add events and people as you review them
- Look up approximate dates and write them in
- Add world events happening now that relate to the people or places on the timeline
Bonus idea: Turn it into a weekly challenge—add 3–5 new events each week.
How to Use Movies for Spiritual Growth
Movies can be a great way to spark conversations and reinforce Bible stories.
Try this:
- Choose a movie about a Bible story or character
- Watch together as a family
- Talk about what was accurate—and what wasn’t
Bonus idea: Host a backyard movie night and invite friends!
How to Use Nature for Bible Lessons
Take advantage of the season and move your Bible time outside.
Try this:
- Go on a nature walk and talk about God’s creation
- Read passages like Psalm 23 outdoors
- Connect parables (like the sower) to what you see
Bonus idea: Start a simple “Creation Journal” where kids draw or write what they see and connect it to Scripture.
How to Incorporate Crafts into Bible Study
Hands-on activities help kids remember what they learn.
Try this:
- Build a shoebox scene from a Bible story
- Create simple puppets and act out stories
- Paint rocks with Bible verses, timeline events, or symbols
Bonus idea: Keep a small “Bible craft box” ready so it’s easy to start anytime.
A Few More Easy Ideas
If you want to mix things up even more, try:
- Bible scavenger hunts (find items that connect to a story)
- Verse of the week (post it on the fridge or mirror)
- Car time questions (talk about a story or answer trivia questions while driving)
- Family discussion nights (short, simple, and meaningful)
Make Summer Count
Bible study doesn’t have to look the same in every season.
Summer is a chance to keep things simple, flexible, and fun—while still helping your kids grow in their understanding of God’s Word.
A few minutes here and there can go a long way.
So grab your tools, try a few new ideas, and enjoy a summer filled with faith, learning, and meaningful moments together.
