Parenting is not easy. The experiences of Adam and Eve show that being a parent has never been without trials and heartache. Yet through raising their family, they learned true happiness comes as we try to follow Jesus Christ. Eve said without the pain that had happened in her life, she “never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth” (Moses 5:11).
We should not despair when we find our children, or even ourselves, not living up to our family expectations. Each opportunity to start new and make a better choice can bring us closer together and closer to God. If we seek to plainly show love in all that we do as parents, we will discover the same joy that Eve did as a mother.
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We have some great activities and resources to help assist you in celebrating a Christ-centered Easter this year! We recommend picking the activities that work best for you and your family. We think just a few activities will allow you to celebrate Easter, but also allow you time to focus on our Savior and what He has done for us. Our hope is that you will find something meaningful for your family to help celebrate this special holiday!
Scripture Study
Many lessons can be learned from Cain and Abel’s experience. Read Genesis 4:1-14 as a family. Cut and fold the Cain and Abel Cootie Catcher. Discuss the questions on the inside as you learn and comprehend the principles from their relationship and offerings to the Lord.
Hands-On Activity
Create The Fall of Adam and Eve paper bag puppets to reenact the story. First, watch the video about “The Fall” included on this week’s media page. Get five paper bags and attach the puppet printables with glue. Help your children learn the importance of this event in God’s bigger plan.
Surprise Activity
Help your children recognize the gift of being able to make choices for themselves. Read Moses: 4:1-4 and pair it with the Taste Testing Activity as you discuss agency. Choose different flavors of a food item to try (ie. cookies, ice cream, etc.) while rating their deliciousness. In this activity, your children will get to experience what it feels like to not have a choice versus complete free agency.
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For kids ages 1-4 at home and in nursery or sunbeams.
Hands-On Activity
Teach your child about Adam and Eve. Use Adam and Eve popsicle stick puppets while explaining that Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden. They cared for the beautiful garden. It was full of beautiful flowers and animals. When they lived in the garden, Adam and Eve did not know good or evil while living in the garden. Heavenly Father told them that they shouldn’t eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. Satan tempted them to eat the fruit. When they chose to eat the fruit, they could no longer live in the Garden of Eden. They had to leave the garden. Explain that Adam and Eve left the garden and were able to have a family. This was part of Heavenly Father’s plan, which made it possible for us to live on Earth. Explain that because of Jesus, we can live with Heavenly Father again.
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Parenting is not easy. The experiences of Adam and Eve show that being a parent has never been without trials and heartache. Yet through raising their family, they learned true happiness comes as we try to follow Jesus Christ. Eve said without the pain that had happened in her life, she “never should have known good and evil, and the joy of our redemption, and the eternal life which God giveth” (Moses 5:11).
At the start of each new year, parents plan out activities and events for their family to do during the next 12 months. We hope to make happy memories, build our children’s character, and provide a refuge of emotional and spiritual support during hard times that will inevitably come. We want the best for our family and hope that at the end of the year, we will reflect on how good a year it was.
God knew the purpose of His creation before He began His work. As He told Moses, “This is my work and my glory—to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man (Moses 1:39). That purpose is the “why” for everything God does, including why He loves each of us.