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.