32 Memory Verses for Kinder and 1st Graders

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Memorizing scripture was not something I did until well into adulthood, but I wanted to make it a priority within our homeschool plans. Knowing these truths by heart and being able to easily recall helpful verses in different situations is something I hope will serve my kids in ways they can’t even comprehend yet, but will hopefully appreciate as they grow.

We memorize a new verse each week, copying it on a lined dry erase board each morning and then on Fridays, I have her find it in our Bible, read a few surrounding verses and I briefly discuss the context with her. We did 16 verses our first semester and we’ll repeat same list next semester to really get each one down. I’ve loved working on these weekly memory verses alongside her and have been blown away by how many she knows by heart already and how quickly she’s gotten familiar with where different books are in the Bible. Laying the foundation!

Memory Verses for kindergarten

  1. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:1

  2. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart. Colossians 3:23

  3. For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Jeremiah 29:11

  4. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8

  5. My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. Psalm 121:2

  6. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. James 1:19

  7. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Isaiah 43:5

  8. I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. Philippians 4:13

  9. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24

  10. Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. 1 Peter 5:7

  11. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105

  12. Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures forever. Psalm 107:1

  13. God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7

  14. Love the Lord God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind, and all your strength. Mark 12:30

  15. Faith is being sure of what we hope for, and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

  16. For God so loved the world, He gave His only son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but shall have eternal life. John 3:16

Bible Study Books for Kindergarten

We’ve also been studying the truths in The Ology by Marty Machowski – this book is gorgeously illustrated and explains things in such a beautiful way for kids to understand. This text has been instrumental in helping her get more familiar with the books and people of the Bible. Between memory verses, The Ology, and a daily reading from Indescribable, a devotional for kids by Louie Giglio, we love our kindergarten Bible study routine!

Along with more The Ology lessons and Giglio’s other daily devotionals, How Great is Our God and The Wonder of Creation, these are the weekly verses we have planned to memorize (and discuss the context of) next year! I also found a short Mom & Me Bible study for us to do together for a few weeks at some point.

Bible Memory Verses for First Grade Homeschool

  1. All people have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23

  2. I praise you God, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

  3. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Luke 6:31

  4. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

  5. The faithful love of the Lord never ends! His mercies never end; they are new every morning. Lamentations 3:22

  6. Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything gives thanks. Thessalonians 5:16

  7. Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4

  8. Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus. Hebrews 12:1

  9. The body has many parts, but the parts make up one whole body. God has put each part just where he wants it. 1 Corinthians 12:12, 18

  10. The Lord always keeps His promises; He is gracious in all He does. Psalm 145:13

  11. Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

  12. Do not conform to the patterns of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2

  13. Do not worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank Him for what He has done. Philippians 4:6

  14. God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7

  15. Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

  16. So do not be afraid, you are worth more than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31