Apr 21 – Apr 27

Read D&C 39:6. Use the Rolls Of The Holy Ghost activity to help your family discuss the different roles of the Holy Ghost. Think of examples in your life when the Holy Ghost has played each of the roles. Share them with your family. To end, you could have a fun treat like cinnamon rolls, Tootsie Rolls, or dinner rolls.

Apr 14 – Apr 20

Learn and sing some Easter songs together to worship and invite the spirit during this Easter season!

Apr 07 – Apr 13

Read D&C 33:12-13 with your family. Discuss ways you can build your lives upon the Rock. Then, have fun playing Build Upon The Rock Pictionary together. This game will help you think of ideas of how you can build your lives on the Rock, Jesus Christ.

Mar 31 – Apr 06

The scriptures teach us that we need to prepare our hearts for Jesus to come again (D&C 29:8). That means that we need to do things to let the light of Christ shine through our hearts. Discuss some things you can do to prepare your hearts. Do the Stained Glass Heart Craft together and point out that the heart lets light shine through just like the light of Christ will shine through our hearts as we prepare them for Jesus.

Mar 24 – Mar 30

Read D&C 27:1-2. Discuss the importance of the sacrament. Explain that we need to focus on the Savior. Make the “My Sacrament Book.” Children can use this to help them remember the Savior during the sacrament.

Mar 17 – Mar 23

Music is a powerful tool in feeling the Spirit and converting us to the gospel of Jesus Christ, as taught in D&C 25. Get ready for a fun, family friendly Hum Your Favorite Hymn game focusing on the importance of how uplifting music draws us closer to Christ, and is a song of righteousness and a prayer.

Mar 10 – Mar 16

Show your child a team jersey or uniform (or a picture of someone wearing a jersey.) Explain that when someone wears this jersey, it shows that they are a member of a team! Show a picture of Jesus Christ. Teach that we become members of Jesus Christ’s team when we join His true church. We do not wear a jersey, instead, we get baptized, follow Christ’s example and teach others about His gospel. Place the playdough mats into clear page protectors, laminate or cover with plastic wrap. With your child, recreate the images by pressing playdough onto the mats. Share what blessings you receive from being on Christ’s team.

Mar 03 – Mar 09

Before you begin the game, make a list of people you know that may need some prayers at this time. Then play the Roll & Pray game. At the end of the game read D&C 19:38 and end with a family prayer, including the names of those individuals you wrote on your list.

Feb 24 – Mar 02

Read D&C 18:35-36 and explain how following the North Star for directions is like following the prophet and apostles for guidance on how to return to our Heavenly Father. Color the North Star coloring page as you talk together.Testimony Scenario cards.

Feb 17 – Feb 23

Read D&C 13 as a family. Discuss why the ordination of Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery to the Aaronic priesthood is important. As a family, complete the Responsibilities of Aaronic Priesthood Holders sheet that shows what those with the Aaronic Priesthood have the authority to do. Share experiences you have had with those who hold this priesthood and how it blesses your life.

Feb 10 – Feb 16

Praying daily helps us remain close to Jesus Christ and ward off
temptations of Satan. Read D&C 10:5. Color the “Prayer Rocks!” coloring
page and display it near your bed as a reminder to pray daily.

Feb 03 – Feb 09

Show your child a picture of a flock of sheep. Explain that a big group of sheep is called a flock and that flocks of sheep need someone to help take care of them and keep them safe. Someone who takes care of sheep is called a shepherd. Read D&C 6:34 & 36. Explain that one of the names of Jesus is “The Good Shepherd” and we are His sheep. Jesus loves us and will always help us and take care of us. With your child, scatter the sheep around the house. Let your child gather the sheep and help Jesus take care of them. Continue scattering and gathering the sheep.

Jan 27 – Feb 02

Discuss as a family how important it was there were witnesses to The Book of Mormon. Read D&C 5:11 and focus on the three who bore testimony. Remind your children how it is not always easy to stand for the truth, but it’s important. Act out ways to bear witness and testify using the Witness Testimony Scenario cards.

Jan 20 – Jan 26

Joseph Smith recovered The Book of Mormon in September 1827. Think of how it might look in a wooded area this time of year. Color the Joseph Smith Finds the Gold Plates coloring page with beautiful fall leaves in warm colors. Read JSH 1:59 and teach your children that without Joseph Smith, we would not have The Book of Mormon and fullness of the gospel on earth.

Jan 13 – Jan 19

As a family read Joseph Smith-History 1:13-14. Discuss how Heavenly Father hears and answers our prayers. Read the legend of Prayer Pretzels and make some pretzels together with your family. Talk about what we do when we pray. You can pray in your heart, or pray out loud just like Joseph Smith did in the sacred grove. We can get answers to our prayers too.

Jan 06 – Jan 12

Hide words from D&C 1:30 around your house. Search for words and complete the Scripture Fill-in-the-Blank. Read it out loud and post the verse somewhere you will see it every day this week. Bonus: try to memorize the verse as a family!

Dec 30 – Jan 05

As a family, read Ephesians 2:20 and the 6th paragraph of The Restoration Proclamation. Discuss with your family what a cornerstone is and how Jesus Christ is the “chief cornerstone” of our church. Use sugar cubes or toy blocks to build a temple as a family. It can be as simple or elaborate as you like. When you are finished, remove one of the cornerstones of your temple and see what happens to your temple.

Dec 23 – Dec 29

Read Helaman 14:5-8 with your family and discuss the amazing prophecies of Christ’s birth. As you color the “Jesus Christ was Born to Be My Savior” page, think about what aspects of His birth would have filled you with wonder and amazement.

Dec 16 – Dec 22

Complete the Break the Code activity, then read Moroni 10:32-33. Discuss what it means to come unto Christ and be perfected in Him, and what makes that possible. Set personal and family goals that will help you strive to become more like Christ.

Dec 09 – Dec 15

As you read Moroni 7:44-48, think about the many ways you can show charity and reflect Christ’s pure love to others. Discuss how you can make a greater effort to love like Christ, and then use your creativity to complete the Charity Sudoku together during your discussion.

Dec 02 – Dec 08

As you study Moroni 2-6, look for priesthood ordinances that are performed in the Lord’s way. Use the Ordinance Bubbles to discuss some of these special ordinances that require the power of God. Hide the bubbles around the room for a fun search, or attach them to popsicle sticks to read and discuss together.

Nov 25 – Dec 1

As you read Ether 12:6-22, think about how faith works even when we can’t see the full picture. Just like the people in these verses, we can have faith in Jesus Christ and trust that He will guide us. After reading, place your sticker to remind you that faith is a powerful force that helps us move forward, even through challenges.

Nov 18 – Nov 24

As you color this page, remember that just like in Ether 6:2-12, Heavenly Father comforts us when we feel scared. When we trust in Him, He helps us feel safe and secure. Use this time to think about how you can turn to Him for comfort in any situation.

Nov 11 – Nov 17

In Ether 1, the brother of Jared prayed to the Lord for help, and the Lord answered him. This teaches us that, like the brother of Jared, we can pray for specific needs, and Heavenly Father will always answer our prayers. Later in Ether 3, the brother of Jared saw the Lord’s hand and learned that we are created in His image, after the body of His spirit. Additionally, Moroni prophesied in Ether 5 that there would be three witnesses of the Book of Mormon, further affirming its truth. Use the media page to study these stories from Ether.

Nov 04 – Nov 10

The Book of Mormon and the Bible both testify of Jesus Christ. To help your children understand this, read Mormon 7:8-10 together, and emphasize how learning the stories from the Bible can strengthen their testimonies of the Book of Mormon. Next, grab some colored pencils and use Scripture Stencils to study stories from both the Bible and the Book of Mormon. Highlight the similarities between each testament’s teachings about Christ, deepening your children’s understanding of His gospel.

Oct 28 – Nov 03

Have you ever seen an old, tarnished penny restored to its original shine? This experiment will help teach your children how repentance and godly sorrow can transform our hearts, just as the penny becomes clean again. As you conduct the experiment, read and reflect on Mormon 2:8, 10-15, which describes the Nephites’ remorse for their sins. This will help connect the visual change of the penny to the inner change that repentance brings.

Oct 21 – Oct 27

Help your child understand Heavenly Father’s joy when we return to Him with the Journey Home Coloring Page. After reading 3 Nephi 27:30-31, discuss how we feel when something lost is found, and how God feels the same way when we make our way back to Him. Use this meaningful coloring activity to talk about helping others who may feel lost find their way home to Heavenly Father. A thoughtful and creative teaching tool!

Oct 14 – Oct 20

Teach your children about the blessings of tithing with the Windows of Heaven Craft. After reading 3 Nephi 24:10, discuss how paying tithing opens the windows of heaven for blessings. Share personal experiences or stories of how tithing has brought blessings into your life, then create a fun craft to help your children visualize God’s promises. A meaningful and creative way to teach this important principle!

Oct 07 – Oct 13

Teach your child the importance of prayer with guidance from 3 Nephi 18:15-25, where Jesus teaches us to watch and pray always. After reading and discussing these verses, play the Roll and Pray game to think about things you are grateful for and what you need to ask for in prayer. This activity helps make family prayers more thoughtful and purposeful!

Sept 30 – Oct 06

Help your child reflect on the verses from 3 Nephi 13:19-21 and think about the things we should prioritize in life. Play the **Lay Up Your Treasures in Heaven** game together as you discuss what our hearts should treasure most. A fun and meaningful activity for families!

Sept 23 – Sept 29

The voice of Christ speaks to a group of people. One of the first things He was heard to be saying through the darkness is inviting the people to repent. Read 3 Nephi 9:13-14 emphasizing how Jesus is eager to forgive us if we are willing to come unto Him. Color the “Come Unto Him and Be Forgiven” coloring page as you discuss ways to repent and change.

Sept 16 – Sept 22

Prophets prophesied of things to come and spoke to the Nephites about signs of Christ’s birth. One major prophecy that was fulfilled is when a new star appeared the night of His birth. Read 3 Nephi 1 as you discuss the signs of Jesus’ birth and complete the Signs of Christ’s Birth Scene.

Sept 09 – Sept 15

Have a “breakfast for dinner” meal as a family with heart-shaped pancakes. Make it a teaching moment to show your child that God speaks to us through our hearts. Read Helaman 13:2-5 and emphasize how God spoke to Samuel by putting feelings into his heart. Help your child grasp how to hear the voice of the spirit.

Sept 02 – Sept 08

Helaman 8 & 9 speak of corrupt people who were part of the secret band of Gadianton. Nephi speaks to them about their wickedness and describes prophets who had come before and testified of Jesus Christ. Grab some Post-it notes and study the scriptures as a family with the Gadianton Robbers Post-it Match.

Aug 26 – Sept 01

Grab some chewing gum to use in a Pop the Pride Object Lesson. As you read Helaman 3:33-34, talk about the Nephite’s pride cycle and how we can find pride within ourselves. Have your child blow a bubble big enough to pop with their gum as you discuss the consequences of being prideful.

Aug 19 – Aug 25

Read Alma 61 and learn from Pahoran’s example of how he reacted to an accusation made against him. Help your child apply the lesson they learn from the scriptures with the Choose Happiness Over Anger object lesson.

Aug 12 – Aug 18

Read or summarize Alma 45-46 as a family. While you are coloring the coloring page discuss things you are grateful for.

Aug 05 – Aug 11

After studying and discussing Alma 39-42 as a family play “I Can be a Good Example” Charades Game. Talk with your family about being a good example.

July 29 – Aug 04

Read and discuss Alma 38:9 with your family. Talk about how Christ makes it possible for us to repent and be saved. To help you remember this, do the pin-poke art together. When you are done, shine a light behind your paper or hold it up to a window to see the light shine through.

July 22 – July 28

Alma taught, “Faith is not a perfect knowledge of things… If ye have faith ye hope for things which are not seen, which are true.” This means we believe in Jesus even though we cannot see Him. Read Alma 32:17-43 together, and then use the Faith Seed Sort activity to discuss what elements can nourish and strengthen your testimony. This exercise will help deepen your understanding of faith and how to cultivate it in your daily life.

July 15 – July 21

After exploring the various ways people prayed in Alma 30-31, have a family discussion about how each member can learn to pray effectively. As you review the principles of proper prayer, use “The Scriptures Teach Me How to Pray” coloring page to reinforce these teachings in a fun and engaging way. While coloring, emphasize the correct manner of praying to our Heavenly Father, creating a memorable and interactive learning experience.

July 08 – July 14

Use the Passage to Ponderize sheet to help memorize the powerful verses in Alma 26. You can work on this together as a group or individually, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reflect on the verses. Once you’ve spent time memorizing, come together as a family to discuss what you’ve learned. Share insights, feelings, and personal interpretations, and explore how these verses can be applied in your daily lives. This collaborative effort will not only strengthen your understanding of the scripture but also foster a deeper spiritual connection as a family.

July 01 – July 07

Start by showcasing a few instruments to capture your children’s attention. Mention that today’s discussion is about an instrument, and invite the children to guess which one it might be. After some guesses, reveal that the instrument in question is actually us! Read Alma 17 together and discuss the meaning of being an “instrument in the hands of the Lord.” To reinforce this concept, review the Story of Ammon Sequencing. Identify and discuss examples from the story where Ammon served as an instrument in the hands of the Lord.

June 24 – June 30

Prepare your priesthood light bulbs for your activity. Grab a flashlight and dim the lights. You’ll be teaching by flashlight tonight! Read or summarize Alma 13:1-19 for your family. Give everyone a light bulb priesthood quote and discuss. Then use your flashlight to go on your Priesthood Light Scavenger Hunt!

June 17 – June 23

Read Alma 12:34 and talk about the differences in a soft and hard heart. As you color the “A Soft Heart and Spirit will Lead Me to My Heavenly Home” coloring page, discuss ways you and your family can have a soft heart and spirit.

June 10 – June 16

Start by reading Alma 7:11-12, discuss how Christ mad the ultimate sacrifice for us. Watch the “Because of Him” video and discuss all the things that are made possible because of Him. Read verse 14 and talk about how we need to do things that will help us receive all the blessings that are made possible because of Christ. Show your family the picture of Christ and do the Pick-Up Sticks activity.

June 03 – June 09

Prepare you Scripture Word Scramble, then gather your children to read Alma 4:19. Read slowly and let your children see if they can unscramble the words to put the scripture in order. Talk about how sharing your testimony is important. Share your testimony on an experience when someone else’s testimony helped you.

May 27 – June 02

Read Mosiah 27:14 with your family. Discuss how Alma prayed with much faith and God heard his prayers. Heavenly Father recognizes sincere and mindful prayers and will answer them in His time. Make the Reflection Sensory Bottles to use during your morning and nightly prayers to encourages stillness as you listen for God’s voice speaking to you.

May 20 – May 26

Read or summarize Mosiah 18:17-28, really focusing on verse 17 and how they belonged to the church of God, or The Church of Jesus Christ. Sing the song, “The Church of Jesus Christ” from the Children’s Songbook. Then have fun filling out the “I Belong…” surveys.

May 13 – May 19

Read Mosiah 11:20-29 and talk about how Abinadi was brave and did what he was asked to do, even though it was dangerous for him to do so. As you color the coloring page together, discuss how your family can stand for the right even when it’s hard, just like Abinadi.

May 06 – May 12

In Mosiah 7:19 we read that God helped lots of people in the scriptures. That means He can help you too! Break the Code and talk about or share experiences of when God has helped you or your family.

April 29 – May 05

With your family read Mosiah 4:1-3, 10 and discuss the joy and peace we can receive by repenting. Use the Repentance Backpack Object Lesson to help your children understand how making bad choices can weigh us down. Then give each of your children “Repentance Brings Me Joy” sticker.

April 22 – April 28

The Passage to Ponderize will help your family memorize Mosiah 2:17. Cut out the big square, then fold where indicated. Read it, write it, say it!

April 15 – April 21

Read Words of Mormon1:3-4 with your family as you color the coloring page. Talk about why Mormon thought it was important to include this section of scriptures.

April 08 – April 14

Read or summarize Jacob 5:61-75 for your family. Read the quote on the instruction page. Then, divide your family into partnerships and have them work on completing their Service-Tic-Tac-Toe board this week.

April 01 – April 07

Before Nephi died, he passed the plates to his younger brother Jacob and gave him the responsibility to preserve the plates. Along with inviting others to come unto Christ, Jacob kept a genealogy of his people. Fill in your family tree printable and tell stories of the people you draw on your tree. See the Go & Do page for details.

March 25 – March 31

Easter is a special time of year, just like Christmas time! Gordon B. Hinkley said: “There would be no Christmas if there had not been Easter. The babe Jesus of Bethlehem would be but another baby without the redeeming Christ of Gethsemane and Calvary, and the triumphant fact of the Resurrection.” Use the videos and songs from the media page to teach your family about Easter.

March 18 – March 24

Read 2 Nephi 31:4-13 with your family and discuss how Jesus set a perfect example of obedience for each of us. Talk about how you can be obedient in following the commandments as you color the “Jesus set the perfect example of obedience…” coloring page together.

March 11 – March 17

As a family work together to make the “Christ wants everyone to come unto Him” Paper Plate Craft. Read 2 Nephi 26:23-28, 33. Help your children understand that Christ loves everyone and desires all to partake of His divine gift of salvation.

March 04 – March 10

Make the dice by following the instructions and then grab a set of scriptures to play Roll the Scriptures. As you play you will read some of the highlighted verses from this week’s study.

February 26 – March 03

Read 2 Nephi 12:2-3 with your family about the prophesy from Isaiah. Talk about the importance of the temple with your family. Share any special experiences you have had at the temple with your children. Then use the printable to learn to draw a temple.

February 19 – February 25

As a family read 2 Nephi 9:28-29. Show your children the “To be learned is good…” coloring page and discuss why it is important to hearken to the counsel of God, even if you have learned a lot and are knowledgeable about many things. Then color the page together.

February 12 – February 18

As a family read 2 Nephi 4:15-16, follow the instructions to make your own “brass plates.” Then use the Book of Mormon Writings page to engrave your own words on or your favorite scripture on to your plates.

February 05 – February 11

As a family read and discuss 2 Nephi 1:13. Talk about how sin can be like being bound with chains. Discuss Lehi’s testimony in verse 15 and his invitation in verse 23. Help your children understand Jesus Christ can help them overcome sin. As a family do the Go and Do activity together.

January 29 – February 04

As a family read 1 Nephi 17:8. Discuss how Nephi was commanded to build a ship, but that was something he had never done before. Talk about how Nephi learned what he needed to do to build a ship. As a family think of ways the Lord has helped you and blessed your lives because you were faithful. Fold a 3D boat together and see if it will float in your sink or bathtub.

January 22- January 28

Read 1 Nephi 11 with your family and talk about all the things Nephi saw in his vision. Make the “Nephi Sees the Life of Christ” accordion book together.

January 15 – January 21

The Book of Mormon is full of symbols. You will be learning about some symbols in the story of Lehi’s vision in 1 Nephi 8. Have your children listen carefully so they can pick out each symbol as you read. When they hear a symbol read, they should raise their hand and you can stop to discuss each one. Then color it on the Tree of Life Symbols page.

January 08 – January 14

Let your children Break the Code for 1 Nephi 5:21. After decoding the verse, talk about what you can learn from this verse and how you can apply it to you and your family.

January 01 – January 07

Read in the Introduction to the Book of Mormon how it can help men gain eternal peace. Then make the Peace Dove craft together as you talk about what peace means to you. Hang your craft somewhere you’ll be able to see it all week and work on being peacemakers.

December 25 – December 31

Read Revelations 19:7-8 and use the CTR mini book to learn about the ways we can prepare for the Lord’s second coming by choosing the right. Have your children draw a way they can choose the right on the last page.

December 18 – December 24

Gather together as a family to make a graham cracker nativity scene. As you build a stable from the graham crackers and frosting, talk about the story of Christ’s birth and what it might have been like to be there. Display your nativity scene where you’ll see it all week and be reminded of the gift of our Savior.

December 11 – December 17

51- Let your children Break the Code for Revelations 9:1-2. After they have cracked the code, talk about what you learn from these verses.

December 04 – December 10

In Revelation 1:20, Jesus compares His church to candlesticks. Read this with your family and discuss why they think the church could be like a candlestick. Ask them how they can be a light to those around them. Then follow the instruction page to do a light experiment and give your children a “I can reflect Christ’s light” sticker as a reminder.

November 27 – December 03

Read 1 John 1:5-7, 2:8-11 with your family. Then let your children color the “Following Jesus Brings Light” coloring page while you discuss how Jesus brings light into your lives.

November 20 – November 26

Assemble the I Can Choose to Follow God When Times are Hard accordion book and then read the scriptures for examples of following and loving God during hard times.

November 13 – November 19

Help your children memorize James 1:5 by completing the fill in the blank page and reciting the scripture.

November 06 – November 12

As a family, read and discuss Hebrews 7:1-4. Discuss who in your ward or branch holds the Melchizedek Priesthood and how they serve your family and help you to know Jesus Christ. Then do the Sweet Service Pie and thank those priesthood holders that serve you.

October 30 – November 05

Sing “Gethsemane” as a family, you can find the music and words on lds.org. Complete the coloring page and discuss what the atonement means and how Christ can understand our trials and help strengthen us in them.