This year in Primary our children are learning about the importance of the scriptures. I thought what better way to spend the first official FHE of the year than to talk about the scriptures.
Opening Song: Serach, Ponder and Pray
Opening Prayer:
Lesson: Mommy
Put the scriptures on the table or floor in front of you and cover with a small towel. Explain to the children that you have something really special under the towel. A gift from our Father in heaven. Have them ask questions Yes or No questions to try and guess what the item is. After a few minutes let them slide their hands under the towel to feel the scriptures and see if they can guess.
Explain that the scriptures are important books that are different from other books. They are sacred books. Remind the children that something that is sacred helps us think about Heavenly Father and Jesus. Explain that the scriptures tell us about Heavenly Father and Jesus and how much they love us. They tell us what Heavenly Father and Jesus want us to do so we can be happy.
I have asked my husband to prepare to tell one of his favorite stories from the scriptures.
Explain that some of the scriptures were written by men who knew Jesus and lived when he did. They saw Jesus and heard him teach. These men wrote scriptures so that everyone could learn about Jesus and his teachings and know that he was Heavenly Father’s son.
Receit the 8th Article of Faith with the children.
Share your testimony of the scriptures. Possibly ask your children what their favorit scripture story is.
Activity: I found this really fantastic game in one of the old Friends called "Scripture Picture Game" All you have to do it print it out. You will also need a dice and game pieces. My children will love this and Im sure yours will too!
Closing Song: Book of Mormon Stories
Refreshments: White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies - Mmmmm Yummy!
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