Parents, imagine weaving a beautiful tapestry with your children, each thread representing a Christ-like attribute. As each strand strengthens, so does the entirety of the weave. Our lesson this week from 1 and 2 Peter is all about cultivating these very attributes, weaving them into our daily lives, and more importantly, into the lives of our little ones. Dive deep into the scriptures, teach them the art of resilience, and most of all, have fun while doing it!
Dive into our activities to help your children embrace, embody, and spread the love of Christ, drawing strength even during challenges. Our aim? To make gospel learning delightful, easy and time-efficient. Remember, the essence is not just to read the scriptures, but to let them take root in our hearts.
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The elementary bundle is perfect for captivating kids ages 4-11 at home or in primary! With six activities, there is plenty to use with your own children at home and your primary class at church. Check out three highlights below!
Hands-On Learning Activity [create it]
Dive deep into 2 Peter 1:1-11 and discover the interwoven Christlike attributes mentioned by Elder Hales. Using weaving crafts, kids will create tangible representations of how spiritual attributes, when intertwined, strengthen our divine nature. As they weave, remind them of their potential – with each strand they add, their tapestry, and faith, grows stronger.
Scripture Study Activities [study it]
With the “I Can Choose to Follow God When Times are Hard – Accordion Book”, children will walk in the shoes of valiant disciples who faced trials. As they read scriptures about Joseph Smith in Liberty Jail, Jesus’ ordeal on the Cross, and other acts of steadfastness, they’ll be inspired to sketch their own stories of faith during challenges. Let’s foster resilience and faith!
Go & Do Family Activity [do it]
Dive into 1 Peter 3:15 as a family, understanding the power of testifying Christ at every opportunity. After watching “By Small and Simple Things: Sharing the Gospel”, engage in role-playing to brainstorm and practice ways to joyfully declare, “Jesus Christ lives!” Equip your child with the Articles of Faith, making them confident ambassadors of the Gospel.
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For kids ages 1-4 at home and in nursery or sunbeams. The toddler bundle Includes a full lesson plan with THREE activities that align with scripture written by an early childhood educator. These include a coloring page, another printable activity and a movement activity that help young children understand the scriptures. Here are a couple highlights from this week’s lesson.
Introduce your tiny ones to the concept of “line upon line” from 2 Peter 1:5-7. After watching a captivating video by latter-day kids, engage their creative side by crafting delightful critters. This hands-on activity will solidify their understanding and recall of the scripture’s message.
This engaging lesson starts with a little twist! With a fun rendition of “Do As I’m Doing” and an unexpected twist of a family member not following along, teach your little ones the importance of being a good example. Dive into 1 Peter 2:9-12, simplifying it for their understanding. By the end, watch as they beam with joy singing “Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam”, fully grasping their potential as shining examples.
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The Teen Bundle includes a study page with four thoughtful questions each week that align with a scripture from Come Follow Me, an applicable challenge to accept each week, and an awesome video done by a current seminary teacher that brings a topic from the study to life for teens. Plus: each week comes with a scripture print to hang on their bathroom mirror, in their locker, etc.!
Learn from Peter as he explains what kind of attributes are needed to be a disciple of Christ. During this week, teens will spend 15-20 minutes learning and reading about that attribute in the scriptures while pondering how they can gain that attribute in their lives.
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Joseph’s forgiveness of his brothers did not come after they had paid restitution or offered an apology. He forgave them the moment he realized they had changed from their jealous ways when they offered themselves in place of Benjamin for punishment. How overwhelming it must have been for Joseph to see such love amongst his brothers. His forgiveness came with no strings attached: “be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves” (Genesis 45:5).
In every moment of Joseph’s story, God was with him. From his brothers’ betrayal and serving Potiphar, to a friend of Pharaoh and the savior of his family, at no time was Joseph forgotten by God. Through the good and the bad, he trusted that God knew who he was and had faith that everything would be all right.
Abraham’s posterity was promised many blessings of eternal significance, but that didn’t mean everything would be perfect. His grandsons, Jacob and Esau, fought over who should inherit their father’s birthright. Relatives lied to and tricked each other. The prophet’s very own family was dysfunctional, yet that didn’t stop those who were righteous from striving to follow Jesus Christ.