Family Home Evening Lesson
Pioneers
Opening Song: The Handcart Song Children's Songbook # 220
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
Based on July 2010 Friend magazine article
Even though it isnt pioneer day where I live, we can still remember and celebrate pioneers
What are pioneers?
A Pioneer is someone who goes somewhere or does something first and shows others the way to follow.
We can remember the pioneers from old days who settled areas first and bought our family to our country. We can remember the first person in our family who joined the church. We can remember how hard people worked in previous generations.
How can we be pioneers?
Activity
Pretend to be pioneers going on a trek.
Get children to carry or pull items they would want to take with them
Make (flat) wagons by gluing paddlepop sticks onto paper
If you have girls make bonnets, dress up
Closing Song: Pioneer Children were quick to obey Children's Songbook # 215
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Make Damper (old australian bread recipe)
Eat simple foods
Trail Mix
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Missionary Work
Family Home Evening Lesson
Missionary Work
Opening Song: "I hope they call me on a mission" Children's Songbook #169
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
Our Bishopric asked us to have a FHE on Missionary Work. This is the lesson my husband came up with
We gave one of our children a packet of lollies (candy)- the type in a roll with several inside.
She came out in front of the others and we asked:
What do you do if you have something special?
(all the other girls immediately said "SHARE!")
How would you feel if she didn't share? (sad, upset etc)
If you didn't see the lollies, how would you know that she had something special? (we wouldn't)
We likened this to sharing the gospel. Talk about missionary work, how we can share what we know with our friends and neighbours. We want all people to know about what we think is special to us. (Share the candy)
Then we gave everyone a candle.
Daddy had the lit candle and said it was like his testimony. He wanted to 'share' it with us.
One by one we lit each others candles 'passing on our testimonies' to one another.
Activity
My husband unpacked everything from his mission :)
He showed photos (most amazing 'cause none of us have ever seen him with hair)
We played with his collection of badges
He showed us letters he wrote and his journals
We practiced some of the languages he learnt
He showed us the mission rule book and read some out
He showed Ezra Taft Bensons Signature to them (old I know!)
Closing Song: "Called to serve" Children's Songbook #174
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Share Candy with one another
I found this lesson very successful and the girls stayed interested for over half an hour!
Missionary Work
Opening Song: "I hope they call me on a mission" Children's Songbook #169
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
Our Bishopric asked us to have a FHE on Missionary Work. This is the lesson my husband came up with
We gave one of our children a packet of lollies (candy)- the type in a roll with several inside.
She came out in front of the others and we asked:
What do you do if you have something special?
(all the other girls immediately said "SHARE!")
How would you feel if she didn't share? (sad, upset etc)
If you didn't see the lollies, how would you know that she had something special? (we wouldn't)
We likened this to sharing the gospel. Talk about missionary work, how we can share what we know with our friends and neighbours. We want all people to know about what we think is special to us. (Share the candy)
Then we gave everyone a candle.
Daddy had the lit candle and said it was like his testimony. He wanted to 'share' it with us.
One by one we lit each others candles 'passing on our testimonies' to one another.
Activity
My husband unpacked everything from his mission :)
He showed photos (most amazing 'cause none of us have ever seen him with hair)
We played with his collection of badges
He showed us letters he wrote and his journals
We practiced some of the languages he learnt
He showed us the mission rule book and read some out
He showed Ezra Taft Bensons Signature to them (old I know!)
Closing Song: "Called to serve" Children's Songbook #174
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Share Candy with one another
I found this lesson very successful and the girls stayed interested for over half an hour!
Monday, June 28, 2010
Everyone is Special
Family Home Evening Lesson
Everyone is special
Opening Song: "Can a little Child like me?" Children's Songbook #9
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
Lesson Based on President Monson's Message Canaries with Grey on their Wings from the June 2010 Ensign
The Prophet President Monson was given a canary from a lady in his ward. She had two perfect yellow canaries and one with grey specks on it's wings. The lady said "This canary isnt the prettiest but it has the best song"
Sometimes we might not feel as pretty, or as big, or as smart as others. But each of us is important to the Lord. We must be good and use our talents. There are many people like the canary with grey wings. We might not be perfect but we can be good at other things.
Ask Children "What are you good at?" "What are your talents?"
Activity:
CD Bird Craft (make in yellow)
Egg Cup Bird, Pinecone Bird, Paper Bird, Paper Plate Bird crafts
Share or Show examples of your talents
Closing Song: "I'm thankful to be me" Children's Songbook #11
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Bird Cookies (scroll half way 'Raven Cookies)
Bird Sugar Cookies
Everyone is special
Opening Song: "Can a little Child like me?" Children's Songbook #9
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
Lesson Based on President Monson's Message Canaries with Grey on their Wings from the June 2010 Ensign
The Prophet President Monson was given a canary from a lady in his ward. She had two perfect yellow canaries and one with grey specks on it's wings. The lady said "This canary isnt the prettiest but it has the best song"
Sometimes we might not feel as pretty, or as big, or as smart as others. But each of us is important to the Lord. We must be good and use our talents. There are many people like the canary with grey wings. We might not be perfect but we can be good at other things.
Ask Children "What are you good at?" "What are your talents?"
Activity:
CD Bird Craft (make in yellow)
Egg Cup Bird, Pinecone Bird, Paper Bird, Paper Plate Bird crafts
Share or Show examples of your talents
Closing Song: "I'm thankful to be me" Children's Songbook #11
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Bird Cookies (scroll half way 'Raven Cookies)
Bird Sugar Cookies
Friday, June 11, 2010
Modesty
Family Home Evening Lesson
Modesty
Opening Song: "I will follow God's Plan" Children's SongBook # 164
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
This lesson based on Modesty article page 8-10 in May 2010 Friend Magazine
Have some clothes out to do the Modesty Checklist on. Page 10 has a checklist for making sure you look good and clean. Look at items and get children to say yes or no to the checklist questions below
My shoulders are covered, My shirt covers my stomach, My shorts or skirt go to my knees. My shirt is not low cut. My clothes are not too tight, I don't look sloppy, My hair is combed, My clothes are not saggy, torn or holey, Labels or words on my clothes are respectful and not rude or offensive.
Talk about how do we respect our bodies? (healthy food, exercise, modest clothes, dont put anything harmful into our bodies)
For greater enforcement if needed share The Strength of Youth Pamphlet
This page teaches why dress standards must be followed, and also offers guidelines for appropriate dress. These guidelines include:
•No short shorts or skirts
•No tight clothing
•No bare midriff
• No revealing attire
•No clothing that is low-cut in the front or the back.
•No extremes
Activity:
Read the story Modesty at Any Age on page 8 of May 2010 Friend.
Modest Body Collage - Trace around childrens body, use scraps of fabric, paper to create modest clothes for the body outline. The same could be done in a smaller size on paper dolls too.
Sing/speak this modesty song/poem found at Sugar Doodle
It's sung to the tune of “I love to see the temple” (page #95):
My body is a temple;
I treat it with respect.
I live the Word of Wisdom.
I’m modest in my dress.
For my body is a gift from God,
He wants me to protect it.
My mouth speaks clean* words,
My thoughts are pure.
This keeps my temple holy.
*or “kind”
Closing Song: "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" Children's SongBook #78
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Modesty
Opening Song: "I will follow God's Plan" Children's SongBook # 164
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
This lesson based on Modesty article page 8-10 in May 2010 Friend Magazine
Have some clothes out to do the Modesty Checklist on. Page 10 has a checklist for making sure you look good and clean. Look at items and get children to say yes or no to the checklist questions below
My shoulders are covered, My shirt covers my stomach, My shorts or skirt go to my knees. My shirt is not low cut. My clothes are not too tight, I don't look sloppy, My hair is combed, My clothes are not saggy, torn or holey, Labels or words on my clothes are respectful and not rude or offensive.
Talk about how do we respect our bodies? (healthy food, exercise, modest clothes, dont put anything harmful into our bodies)
For greater enforcement if needed share The Strength of Youth Pamphlet
This page teaches why dress standards must be followed, and also offers guidelines for appropriate dress. These guidelines include:
•No short shorts or skirts
•No tight clothing
•No bare midriff
• No revealing attire
•No clothing that is low-cut in the front or the back.
•No extremes
Activity:
Read the story Modesty at Any Age on page 8 of May 2010 Friend.
Modest Body Collage - Trace around childrens body, use scraps of fabric, paper to create modest clothes for the body outline. The same could be done in a smaller size on paper dolls too.
Sing/speak this modesty song/poem found at Sugar Doodle
It's sung to the tune of “I love to see the temple” (page #95):
My body is a temple;
I treat it with respect.
I live the Word of Wisdom.
I’m modest in my dress.
For my body is a gift from God,
He wants me to protect it.
My mouth speaks clean* words,
My thoughts are pure.
This keeps my temple holy.
*or “kind”
Closing Song: "I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus" Children's SongBook #78
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Choose the Right
Family Home Evening Lesson
Freedom To Choose
Opening Song: "Choose the Right Way" Children's Songbook #160
Opening Prayer : Child
Scripture: 2 Nephi 2:27
Lesson: Mom
This lesson based on 'Freedom to Choose' chapt 4, Gospel Principles, pg 17
God tells us through his prophets that we are free to choose between GOOD and EVIL. We may choose eternal life by following Jesus Christ. We can also choose captivity by following Satan.
When we choose to do right things it makes Heavenly Father and our parents happy. When you do some Right things it makes it easier to do MORE right things. When we live according to God's plan for us we grow in faith, power, knowledge, and all other good things.
If we keep the commandments and make right choices we will become like Him.
Activity:
Have a bowl with different choices in it (eg stickers, small toys, chocolate etc) Let each child choose something from the bowl. Talk about how in life we make choices EVERY DAY. We hope that they will make good or right choices.
Play Tic Tac Toe/Naughts and Crosses - demonstrating how we can choose when our turn
Show pictures from gospel art kit or elsewhere of GOOD Choices - Going to church, children helping others, saying prayers, Cleaning their room, drawing/playing nicely etc
Make or colour CTR rings/shields
Closing Song: "Dare to do Right" Children's Songbook #158
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
A bowl of treats to choose from!
The activity ideas and others can be found here at the Choose the Right Lesson Primary 2 Lesson Manual
Freedom To Choose
Opening Song: "Choose the Right Way" Children's Songbook #160
Opening Prayer : Child
Scripture: 2 Nephi 2:27
Lesson: Mom
This lesson based on 'Freedom to Choose' chapt 4, Gospel Principles, pg 17
God tells us through his prophets that we are free to choose between GOOD and EVIL. We may choose eternal life by following Jesus Christ. We can also choose captivity by following Satan.
When we choose to do right things it makes Heavenly Father and our parents happy. When you do some Right things it makes it easier to do MORE right things. When we live according to God's plan for us we grow in faith, power, knowledge, and all other good things.
If we keep the commandments and make right choices we will become like Him.
Activity:
Have a bowl with different choices in it (eg stickers, small toys, chocolate etc) Let each child choose something from the bowl. Talk about how in life we make choices EVERY DAY. We hope that they will make good or right choices.
Play Tic Tac Toe/Naughts and Crosses - demonstrating how we can choose when our turn
Show pictures from gospel art kit or elsewhere of GOOD Choices - Going to church, children helping others, saying prayers, Cleaning their room, drawing/playing nicely etc
Make or colour CTR rings/shields
Closing Song: "Dare to do Right" Children's Songbook #158
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
A bowl of treats to choose from!
The activity ideas and others can be found here at the Choose the Right Lesson Primary 2 Lesson Manual
Monday, May 10, 2010
The Holy Ghost
Family Home Evening Lesson
The Holy Ghost
Opening Song: "I know my Father lives' Children's Songbook #5
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
This lesson based on 'The Holy Ghost' chapt 7, Gospel Principles
As God's children left their home in heaven with him to come to earth to our families, the memory of living with Heavenly Father is taken from us. Heavenly Father did not want us to completely forget or have his influence so he sent The Holy Ghost to comfort and guide us.
What is The Holy Ghost Like? How is He different to God and Jesus?
What does The Holy Ghost do? How does he 'talk/reveal' things to us?
Activity:
Memorise the 1st Article of Faith
Show pictures of activites and ask which ones invite The Holy Ghost (eg Gospel Art Picture Kit of praying, blessings, sacrament, temple, FHE, families together as opposed to other activities)
Holy Ghost Booklet - From Mormon Share
Closing Song: "Listen Listen" Children's SongBook #107
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
White foods. Marshmallows, white iced cookies, milk
The Holy Ghost
Opening Song: "I know my Father lives' Children's Songbook #5
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
This lesson based on 'The Holy Ghost' chapt 7, Gospel Principles
As God's children left their home in heaven with him to come to earth to our families, the memory of living with Heavenly Father is taken from us. Heavenly Father did not want us to completely forget or have his influence so he sent The Holy Ghost to comfort and guide us.
What is The Holy Ghost Like? How is He different to God and Jesus?
What does The Holy Ghost do? How does he 'talk/reveal' things to us?
Activity:
Memorise the 1st Article of Faith
Show pictures of activites and ask which ones invite The Holy Ghost (eg Gospel Art Picture Kit of praying, blessings, sacrament, temple, FHE, families together as opposed to other activities)
Holy Ghost Booklet - From Mormon Share
Closing Song: "Listen Listen" Children's SongBook #107
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
White foods. Marshmallows, white iced cookies, milk
Friday, April 16, 2010
Feed My Lambs
Family Home Evening Lesson
Feed His Lambs
Opening Song:"I'm trying to be like Jesus" Children's Songbook # 78
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
This lesson is taken from the April 2010 Ensign page 2 see it for more details.
Following on from the last lesson: After Jesus had dined with the disciples Jesus asked Simon Peter if he loved him. He said Yes Jesus I lovest thou. Jesus said. "Feed my lambs" (John 21:15)
As followers of Jesus we must help eachother in the gospel. Be kind and help new members, answer questions in primary. Share the gospel. Be kind to others.
How do you care for a real lamb?
Protect from wolves and danger
A safe place to sleep
Food
Water
Who are the Saviour's Lambs? Those who are new or not strong in the gospel.
Activity:
Lamb Egg Carton from DLTK
Lamb Handprint Craft from DLTK
Paper Plate Lamb from About Family Crafts
Closing Song: "Little Lambs so white and fair" Children's Songbook #58
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Marshmallows arranged in the shape of a lamb
Lamb Cakes
Feed His Lambs
Opening Song:"I'm trying to be like Jesus" Children's Songbook # 78
Opening Prayer : Child
Lesson: Mom
This lesson is taken from the April 2010 Ensign page 2 see it for more details.
Following on from the last lesson: After Jesus had dined with the disciples Jesus asked Simon Peter if he loved him. He said Yes Jesus I lovest thou. Jesus said. "Feed my lambs" (John 21:15)
As followers of Jesus we must help eachother in the gospel. Be kind and help new members, answer questions in primary. Share the gospel. Be kind to others.
How do you care for a real lamb?
Protect from wolves and danger
A safe place to sleep
Food
Water
Who are the Saviour's Lambs? Those who are new or not strong in the gospel.
Activity:
Lamb Egg Carton from DLTK
Lamb Handprint Craft from DLTK
Paper Plate Lamb from About Family Crafts
Closing Song: "Little Lambs so white and fair" Children's Songbook #58
Closing Prayer: Child
Treat:
Marshmallows arranged in the shape of a lamb
Lamb Cakes
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