5 Easy Ways to Memorize the Scout Law

Memorizing the Scout Law is an important part of being a Scout, and it can be a lot of fun too!

The Scout Law is a list of twelve important traits that should guide a Scout’s actions and decisions. They can help you be a better Scout and a better person.

If you want to make sure you remember all the points, these cool memorization tips and tricks will help you learn the Scout Law in no time!

You may also want to check out our tools to help you memorize the Scout Oath.

1. DISAPPEARING WORDS

This memorization tool will help you learn the Scout Law by gradually removing words to test your recall. It’s like a memory puzzle!

Here’s how to use it:

1. Read Aloud: Start by reading the entire Scout Law aloud a few times to get familiar with it.

2. Remove Words: Click on a word to remove it from the list.

3. Recite: Try to recite the Scout Law, filling in the missing word from memory.

4. Repeat: Continue removing words one by one, reciting the Law each time, until you can say the entire Scout Law without any words showing.

2. FIRST LETTER CLUES

Here’s a cool trick: try memorizing the Scout Law by just looking at the first letter of each word. By using the first letters as clues, you’ll be able to remember the full words much faster.

Here’s how to use it:

1. Read Aloud: Begin by reading the entire Scout Law aloud a few times to familiarize yourself with it.

2. Remove Letters: Click on words to remove everything except the first letter.

3. Recite: Try to recite the Scout Law using the first letters as clues to help you remember the full words.

4. Repeat: Continue practicing, gradually relying more on memory, until you can confidently recite the entire Scout Law without needing the letter clues.

3. MUSICAL MEMORIZATION

Repetitive songs are a great way to help you memorize the Scout Law. Just sing the points of the law over and over, and the catchy tunes will stick in your head! You’ll be surprised how quickly you remember everything.

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These songs were made with help of AI to be easy, catchy, and fun to sing. You can use them or make up your own!

A classic way to learn the Scout Law is by singing these words to the tune of Yankee Doodle:

Trusty Tommy was a Scout,
Loyal to his mother,
Helpful to the folks about,
And friendly to his brother.

Courteous to the girls he knew,
Kind unto his rabbit,
Obedient to his father, too,
and cheerful in his habits.

Thrifty saving for a need,
Brave, but not a faker,
Clean in thought and word and deed,
And reverent to his Maker.

4. LEARN THE EMOJI SCOUT LAW

Sometimes pictures are easier to remember than words. That’s why Scout Life readers helped us match the perfect emoji to each part of the Scout Law.

Check out the Emoji Scout Law here and download a handy worksheet to help you learn and remember it.

5. GAMES OR PUZZLES TO MEMORIZE THE SCOUT LAW

Games and puzzles are a super fun way to memorize the Scout Law! You can try relay races where each team member has to remember and say a point of the Scout Law before tagging the next person. Or try word searches and crossword puzzles that use the words from the Scout Law to help you remember them.

These games make learning more interactive and enjoyable, and before you know it, you’ll have the Scout Law memorized without even realizing it. Plus, it’s a great way to practice with your Cub Scout den or Scouts BSA patrol!

Do you have other ideas that helped you memorize the Scout Law? Share them in the comments!