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The Talkabout

Every quarter a new Talkabout gives busy parents practical ways to talk about faith with their children. Talkabouts also help congregations and families stay connected. Each Talkabout gives families discussion starters, readings, prayers, and activity suggestions on the weekly Gather ’Round Bible story themes.

Designed to be used at home, Talkabouts are also valuable in classrooms and at church social events. Scroll down to see Talkabout models from previous quarters.

Gather ’Round Talkabouts

Fall 2008
For Fall 2008, roll the special Talkabout cube. Match the symbol on the cube with
the symbol in the Talkabout booklet for a new possibility each day. Find answers to Bible trivia, act out stories, draw, share ideas, and pray together. Enjoy living the Bible story all week long.


Summer 2008
The Summer 2008 Talkabout activities are printed on origami paper. Share ideas, play games, learn about peacemakers, and read
tips from around the world. After each day’s prayer, Bible reading, or activity, take turns folding the paper into a paper crane or dove. Collect these for a special end-of-the-summer celebration at church. Have fun growing as peacemakers.


Spring 2008
The Spring 2008 Talkabout is a decoder wheel. Take turns answering questions about the weekly Bible stories by unscrambling words and decoding hints. Turn the wheel and check your answers in the red boxes. Discussion starters, prayers, and activity suggestions bring the Bible home.


Winter 2007–08
The Winter 2007–08 Talkabout has two sides. For Advent, there is a Christmas tree with ornaments: scratch off the gold surface to reveal questions and suggestions for reflecting on the weekly Bible themes. After Advent, turn the Talkabout inside out for more weekly scratch-off ideas to promote family faith talk.


Fall 2007
The Fall 2007 Talkabout is a map of the Exodus with stickers. Each week, read the suggested activities, prayers, scriptures, and discussion starters featured around the edges of the map. Place the stickers as instructed on the map as you journey with the Israelites to Canaan!

Summer 2007
This 78-card deck has four cards matching each of the 13 sessions, plus another 26 “Any Day” cards.

Spring 2007
This 13-piece puzzle comes in a magnetic can. Each piece matches one of the sessions. Families assemble the puzzle during the quarter to reveal a picture.

Winter 2006–07
This tear-off calendar has six pages per week.

Fall 2006
This 14-sided pop-up has one panel for each week.