family scripture study

Being at BYU Education Week means I've heard a word or two (or three or four) about family scripture study.

This got me thinking about our family scripture study. We have tried lots of methods over the years.

We have read to the kids. We have all taken turns reading. We have read the Book of Mormon all the way through 2 or 3 times as a family. Then, after one year at Ed Week, I decided it was time to have everyone read and study on their own and then we just got together as a family to share a principle we had found in the scriptures. (I thought this would teach them to find principles). We have bribed each of them with dinner out when they finish reading the Book of Mormon on their own.

Currently, we are trying to make it fun! We switch things up more. A couple times a week we study the words of current leaders (i.e. General Conference talks). Sometimes we all discuss a particular verse (chosen by me). Sometimes we all study on our own and find a principle to share. Sometimes I assign a different scripture to each family member and then they share the principle found therein.

In addition, every time a family member reads a page of scripture they get to eat a Hershey Kiss. (Chandler got to eat 12 Kisses today!)

Also, Brakston has challenged McKayla to a race to see which of them can read the Book of Mormon first.

It seems to me that no matter how good an idea is, you have to change things up frequently to keep the kids motivated and interested. What has worked for your family?