Free PrintableJames 3

James 3 Crossword & Word Search: A small bridle and a small rudder

James 3 · Free printable Bible worksheet for kids

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Three pages: word search and verse fill-in, crossword and quiz, plus answers.

A small bridle and a small rudder: James 3 word search and memory verse worksheet — Page 1 of the printable. Download includes all activities and answers.

Teaching A small bridle and a small rudder

Your tongue is small but powerful - use your words to bless people, not to hurt them.

Think back over today. What is one kind thing someone said to you, and how did it make you feel?
James says a tiny spark can start a big fire. How can one unkind word grow into a big hurt?
Who is someone you could bless with your words tomorrow? What might you say to them?

Word Search

Words hide across, down, and diagonally — forwards and backwards.

BLESS
KINDNESS
SELF
CONTROL
JAMES
YOUR
SAME
HORSE
WROTE
TINY
MOUTH
TURNS
WHOLE
TONGUE

Crossword

Use the lesson vocabulary and clues to complete the puzzle.

Across

___ says: choose words that bless
Being caring toward others
___ tongue is small but powerful - use ___ words to bless people, not to hurt them

Down

James says: choose words that ___
But a ___ metal bit in its mouth turns the whole big animal wherever you want it to go."
Words are the ___

True or False

Read the chapter and circle the right answer.

In his letter, James wanted God's family to think about their words.
It is not true that So he gave them some pictures to help.
Then James said something surprising.
Words are not the same!

Memory Verse

Fill in the missing words.

The is a part of the body. But it talks big.

James 3:5 · NIrV

About this James 3 activity sheet

This free printable worksheet reviews James 3 through four short activities: a word search using lesson vocabulary, a crossword based on the children’s guide, four true/false statements to talk through, and a memory-verse fill-in from James 3:5. The final page is a complete answer key for the adult in the room.

The sheet is written for roughly ages 6–12. Read the chapter aloud first, or work through the James 3 kids study guide together, then hand out the sheet as a review. You can also read James 3 before you start.

Print as many copies as your Sunday school class, midweek club, homeschool co-op, or family devotional needs. Choose Actual size in your printer settings so the puzzles keep their proportions.