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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The story of David versus Goliath teaches many important principles, with one being that if we try our best and have real faith in God, He will help us make the most of our efforts. Though an army was present and he was offered the king’s armor, David brought his sling and his belief that the Lord would prevail through him. It was enough: “the Lord saveth not with sword and spear” (1 Samuel 17:47) but with trust and hope.
Have you ever been jealous of your neighbor? The Israelites sure were. They wanted a king to rule over them as other nations had, believing that life would be better and more secure. However, when Israel’s prophet prayed about having a king as a leader, the Lord responded that the people’s jealous desire was actually a rejection of Him as their true King: “they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them” (1 Samuel 8:7). Their need for what others’ possessed had decreased their faith in Him.
The Lord loved His people, the children of Israel. We read in Ruth that His love wasn’t just for the nation as a whole, but for each person individually who kept their covenants. Ruth is an example of a convert to the faith who trusted in the Lord to keep her and her mother-in-law safe during a famine. Ruth’s loyalty to God helped her see His blessings in her life and trust that even in an uncertain world, good things would come.