Scrambled eggs
choose a scripture. cut from construction paper many half inch cubes. place one letter from first word of scripture onto paper cubes. place word “scrambled” into a plastic Easter egg. continue with remaining words of scripture. one special egg is the egg with the book, chapter and verse. scramble the book , keep the chapter and verse in number form.…
The Prayer Bucket
A veteran Seminary teacher told me about this method of choosing prayers for class that helps avoid having the same few kids volunteer to pray each day. I have used a similar method in Young Womens classes, too, and it works beautifully. You’ll need : a wooden Popsicle-style craft stick for every person in your class (plus some extras in…
The Importance of Following Directions
Then to give a break from the reading (and to rouse the sleepy-headed students), I passed out a “3-Minute Test.” This was a quick little quiz to test “obedience” and precision to directions. You can easily make your own. Start off by announcing that they are to read through the entire test before doing anything. But then have a series…
Word of Wisdom/ My body is a Temple
We read section 89 of the D&C and dicussed it to help Sr. Primary sign off in their F in G books. Played games about the Word of Wisdom. Discussed the Food Triangle to help Cub Scouts sign off in their books. Played out door activities to strengthen their bodies (from the FHE Manual). Also made a checklist for them…
Pioneer Day Costumes
We made costumes (among other things) for all of the primary children (we have a rather small primary) out of muslin we got for $1/yard. See http://whynoteight.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/pioneer-day/ for instructions.
Pioneer Day Activity Booths
Our Stake primary pres. sponsored a stake quarterly activity based on pioneer day. Each of the 10 wards/branches were responsible for 2 booths. We were given a list with ideas on it or we could list our own ideas and do those. It was so FUN. Here are some of the booths that the children loved everyone was encouraged to…
Book of Mormon Stories
Learning and Living the Gospel (#6) (idea adapted from Primary 6, lesson 43) The Book of Mormon teaches about many people who received great blessings, were blessed with power, and performed miracles because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Main Activity: Tell stories from the Book of Mormon about people who were blessed with power because of their faith in…
Mother’s Day Service: Youth Teach Primary
I accidentally got cc’d on a unit’s service activity email list for a youth service activity: teaching Primary for Mother’s Day so that the women can attend Relief Society. I’m sharing it here without last names so you can use it as a template to plan a similar event in your area. I always like this event when it’s done…
Awesome Activities for LDS Church members
