Some verses are great for using body language or hand motions to help the learner memorize scripture. This method is great for elementary kids! Howeer this method is not effective for many / most verses.
Here's an examle where this method does great:
Psalm 34:8
O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed isthe man that trusteth in him.
“O taste” = point to mouth
“and see” = point to eyes
“that the Lord” = point to heaven (up)
“is good” = rub tummy
(the correct sign (sign language) for good is touch mouth with right hand fingers and move down into left hand palm, facing up)
(other signs for remainder of verse)
“blessed” = both hands make “a” fist and touch both thumbs to corners of mouth. Move hands down ending with a “5” hand. (open fingers, palm facing down)
“is the man” = with right hand only, act like you are grabing an imaginary ball cap on your head then end with fingers closed together pointing up and touch your hand (fist) to the middle of your chest.
“that trusts” = both hands are open in front, act like grabbing something and bring them both together in “s fists” with right hand on top of left hand. (Like you are taking something and making it yours)
“in thee” = point right hand up towards heaven with fingers closed |
