Some bad habits are easier to break than others. Unfortunately, in my experience, breaking bad habits regarding our words is a hard one. That’s one of the reasons it’s so important to help children understand, from a very young age, that what they say matters. They need to know that there is great power in the tongue, and it can do a lot of good or much harm.

The two verses in this set of cut and paste activities use copywork for print and cursive handwriting practice, various cut and paste activities, a coloring page, a drawing activity, and a crossword-type puzzle to help children learn the importance of watching what they say.

The first verse in the unit is Philippians 2:13-14, “For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Do all things without murmurings and disputings.”

That verse reminds me of both the importance of not complaining and God’s promise to work in us to help enable us to do His will, to control our tongues.

The second verse in the unit is James 3:10, “Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”

That verse reminds me that people are listening to our words, and they will notice when our words are inconsistent.

Download your Free Cut and Paste Bible Verse Fun: Verses About the Tongue unit today!

I am also excited to share with you a project all about helping kids tame their tongues that was just published. I was privileged to co-author the Keep Quiet Challenge for Kids with Carrie Fernandez of HomeschoolGiveaways.com. This 12-week devotional is designed to help kids in 5th-8th grade learn why it’s important to control their tongues, what the Bible has to say about it, and action steps they can take to learn good habits now.

Each weekly unit includes: