Not knowing what to expect Lisa Skinner loved the way in which her children engaged with Clever Cub Bible Bingo
Clever Cub Bible Bingo is a recent addition to the collection of resources offered by David C Cook. The game is designed to help kids learn Bible truths through a familiar and engaging format. As a mother of four, eager to make the Bible enjoyable for my children, I was immediately drawn to it. Packaged in a travel-sized box, the game includes 12 double-sided Bingo boards along with perforated sheets that need to be separated to make the calling and marker tokens. There is some initial setup required and I found it helpful to organise the tokens into separate ziplock bags for easy use but that’s maybe just me.
To my surprise, my ten-year-old daughter had already played this game at a recent youth weekend, and she suggested laminating the boards. Seeing a chance to put one of my middle-aisle Lidl purchases to good use, we did just that. Then, armed with a few whiteboard markers, we started playing the game together, including my six-year-old son.
Clever Cub Bible Bingo features cute illustrations from the Clever Cub Bible Stories series, there are 12 different stories/verses represented on the board. The instruction manual suggests engaging multiple senses while playing.
First, sight—children are asked to examine the image and consider which Bible story or character it represents. The manual also provides helpful prompts to help children identify the message. Some images are more recognisable than others and children of varying ages will have different levels of understanding.
Next, sound—each image includes a Bible passage that can be looked up and read aloud. My kids were so immersed in the game that we only read a few verses, they didn’t want to pause for too long.
Finally, touch—children are encouraged to point to their favourite pictures, explain why they like them, and discuss what they mean to them.
Another suggestion is that you build on your child’s learning by reading the Bible stories to them, specifically the Clever Cub series. A QR code is provided for easy access to the website. However, only one story—Clever Cub Welcomes Baby Jesus (Luke 2, the birth of Jesus)—is available on the site, serving as a teaser. To access additional stories, you’ll need to visit YouTube and search Clever Cub.
Directing users to the David C Cook webstie via the QR code is a smart marketing move, it directs users to a homepage where they can download a free eBook, Clever Cub Learns About Love, while the rest of the Clever Cub books in the collection are advertised for purchase.
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Returning to the game itself, it’s easy to play and kept my children amused for about 40 minutes—a win for us. The instruction manual also includes alternative play options for both younger and older children, offering a way to change things up if desired.
When asked if she would recommend it, my daughter gave it a thumbs up and a solid four-star rating
This game is a valuable tool for teaching children the Bible truths you hope they will embrace in their daily lives. While we discussed the stories as we drew each game card, I believe these conversations can be expanded upon after the game ends. My children were engaged and open to some discussion during play, but deeper reflection might be more effective later—perhaps at the breakfast/dinner table or bedtime. I’ve also found that the videos resonate more with my six-year-old, while my ten-year-old benefits from reading the Bible stories together and exploring them in greater depth.
This is a fantastic resource, and while we made a few adjustments to suit our own needs, we plan to continue using both the game and the videos to help us meditate on familiar Bible stories. When asked if she would recommend it, my daughter gave it a thumbs up and a solid four-star rating.
