Game & Music Review: We Believe - Articles of Faith

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer

We Believe: Articles of Faith music CD and flashcards game by Robert C. Bowden and Jennette Guymon-King

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Even though these two products about the Articles of Faith are by two different people, I thought pairing them up was the best way to teach the Articles of Faith to my children. We started just the other night for Family Home Evening. In the short time of 15 minutes, my kids had learned the first three.

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First, we used the flashcards to teach them what the Articles of Faith said. The flashcards have adorable pictures that are easy for kids to trigger their memories about what goes in what order. Then I played the CD of the first three Articles of Faith songs. It was great to reinforce what I had just taught my children. They were able to sing along while they pointed at the flashcards at the same time. I felt like it really cemented those into their memory. If we do that from time to time, I think they will have them down quickly. Combining the pictures with the music is a fantastic way to memorize. I was very excited that even I will be able to brush up on the Articles of Faith that I memorized long ago!

The flashcards also have different games that can be played with them. We have not tried those yet, but I'm sure when the kids learn all of them, that will be a great way to keep them retained. I'm grateful we have tools like these available for better learning.

Game Review: Fast Sundaes

Reviewed by Melanie Lott, LDSFiles.com Staff Writer

Fast Sundaes published by Covenant Communications

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This is now my seven year-old's new favorite game. Everytime we play it, he can hardly contain himself because he's giggling so much. It's not too complicated, but it's a lot of fun!

Everyone takes turns turning a card from their hand onto the pile in the middle. Anytime a cherry is turned over, the first person to slap the deck gets to keep all the cards in the pile, adding to their hand. If two types of ice cream that are the same are turned over in a row, slap the deck and get those cards. If an ice cream, then a sauce, then a topping are turned over in order, slap the deck again. But watch out for the spoons! The spoons can change the whole outcome of the game. The person that ends up with all the cards at the end is the winner!

This game moves quickly and you have to think on your feet. I was amazed at how often my son got his hand down first. We love games at our house because they have a tendency to bring us all together and get us laughing. I think Fast Sundaes will be a keeper at our house.