Lesson 31: Honesty
Memorize: John 15:12
Monday:
Honesty Is a Principle of Salvation, pg
179
CS: A Prayer, pg 22
Alma 7:20
Tuesday:
To Lie is Dishonest, pg 181
To Steal is Dishonest, pg 181
CS: I Believe in Being Honest, pg 149
Matthew 19:18
Wednesday:
To Cheat is Dishonest, pg 181-182
We Must Not Excuse Our Dishonesty, pg
182
CS: I Believe in Being Honest, pg 149
Thursday:
We Can Be Completely Honest, pg 182-183
CS: Jesus Once Was a Little Child, pg 55
Friday:
FR:
- As Good as Our Bond, Nov 1977, IFC
- An Honest Boy, Mar 1987, IFC
- Funstuff "Proverbs", June
1981, pg 23
Lesson 32: Tithes and Offerings
Memorize: Malachi 3:10
GAB 113 (Payment of Tithing)
GAB 114 (A Tithe is a Tenth Part)
FIG, pg 10 (Activity 1) - Budget, pay
tithing
Monday:
Paying Tithes and Offerings, pg 185
Obeying the Law of Tithing, pg 185-186
CS: I'm Glad to Pay a Tithing, pg 150
D&CS: Tithing, pg 165
Tuesday:
We Should Give Willingly, pg 186
CS: I'm Glad to Pay a Tithing, pg 150
2 Corinthians 9:7
Wednesday:
Tithing and Other Offerings, pg 186-187
CS: I Want to Give the Lord My Tenth, pg
150
Thursday:
We Are Blessed When We Give Tithes and
Offerings, pg 187-188
CS: I Want to Give the Lord My Tenth, pg
150
Malachi 3:8-10
Friday:
FR:
- Funstuf: "About Tithing",
Feb 1999, pg 23
- Tithing Blessings, Mar 1981, pg 36
- How Does Jesus Get the Money?, Oct
1983, pg 2
- For Little Friends: "My
Tithing", Nov 1993, pg 33
Lesson 33: Missionary Work
Memorize: Mark 6:15
GAPK: #235 OR GAB 61 (Go Ye Therefore)
GAPK: #310 OR GAB 78 (Ammon Defends the
Flocks)
GAPK: #418 (4 Missionaries to the
Lamanites)
or GAB 100 (Dan Jones Awakens Wales)
GAPK: #612 OR GAB 109 or 110
(Missionaries) [Different Pictures]
FIG, pg 9, (Activity 5) - Learn about
good manners
Monday:
The Lord's Church is a Missionary
Church, pg 189-191
The Gospel Will be Preached to All the
World, pg 191-192
CS: The Church of Jesus Christ, pg 77
D&CS: Samuel Smith's Mission, pg 48
D&CS: Missionaries to Other Lands,
pg 176
Tuesday:
Missionary Work is Important, pg 192
We Should All be Missionaries (up to
list of how we can share the gospel), pg 192-193
CS: I Hope They Call Me On a Mission, pg
169
D&C 123:12
Wednesday:
We Should All be Missionaries (finish),
pg 193-194
CS: I Want to Be a Missionary Now, pg
168
Matthew 5:16
Thursday:
The Lord Promises Blessings for Doing
Missionary Work, pg 194-195
CS: We'll Bring the World His Truth, pg
172
D&C 18:15-16
Friday:
FR:
- Friend to Friend, Oct 1998, pg 6
- The T-shirt Missionary, Sep 1976, pg
36
CS: Called to Serve, pg 174
Lesson 34: Developing Our Talents
Memorize: Mark 6:15
FIG, pg 9 (Activity 2) - List of
Qualities
FIG, pg 9 (4th Activity) - entertain
younger child
FIG, pg 10-11 - any activity in this
section
Monday:
We All Have Different Talents and
Abilities, pg 197
CS: Every Star is Different, pg 142
D&C 89:33
Tuesday:
We Should Use and Improve Our Talents,
pg 197-198
CS: Give Said the Little Stream, pg 236
Matthew 25:29
Wednesday:
We Can Develop Our Talents in Spite of
Our Weaknesses, pg 198-199
CS: I'm Thankful to Be Me, pg 11
Ether 12:27
Thursday:
The Lord Will Bless Us if We Use Our
Talents, pg 199
CS: Little Purple Pansies, pg 244
NTS: The Talents, pg 99
Friday:
FR:
- Sharing Time: I Have Talents, Jun
1989, pg 12
Lesson 35: Obedience
Memorize: Colossians 3:20
GAPK: #105 OR GAB 9 (Abraham taking
Isaac to be Sacrificed)
GAPK: #114 OR GAB 23 (Daniel Refusing
the King's Meat and Wine)
Monday:
We Should Obey God Willingly, pg 201-202
CS: Keep the Commandments, pg 146
D&C 58:26-29
Tuesday:
We Can Obey Without Understanding Why,
pg 202
God Will Prepare a Way, pg 202-203
CS: I Will Follow God's Plan, pg 164
Moses 5:5-6
Wednesday:
No Commandment Is Too Small or Too Great
to Obey, pg 203-204
Jesus Christ Obeyed His Father, pg 204
CS: Choose the Right Way, pg 160
Thursday:
Results of Obedience and Disobedience,
pg 204-205
The Obedient Gain Eternal Life, pg
205-206
CS: Quickly I'll Obey, pg 197
Friday:
FR:
- Obedience, Nov 1995, IFC
- Brandy's Mane, Mar 1987, pg 12
Lesson 36: The Family Can Be Eternal
GAPK: #502 OR GAB 119 (Salt Lake Temple)
[different pictures]
GAPK: #609 OR GAB 120 (Young Couple
going to the Temple)
GAPK: #606 OR GAB 112 (Family Prayer)
[different pictures]
GAPK: #616 (Family Togetherness)
FIG, pg 7 (Activity 1) - Pedigree Chart
FIG, pg 9 (Activity 6) - Parent/child
Activity
Monday:
The Importance of Families, pg 207-209
CS: I Am a Child of God, pg 1
Tuesday:
The Eternal Family, pg 209
CS: Families Can Be Together Forever, pg
188
Wednesday:
Loving Family Relationships, pg 209-210
CS: Love is Spoken Here, pg 190
Thursday:
How to Have a Successful Family, pg
210-211
CS: Family Prayer, pg 19
Friday:
FR:
- Eternal Things (song), Jan 1993, pg
12-13
- Sharing Time: Together Forever, Feb
2002, pg 31
- Grandpa Virgil's Pickup, Jul 1995, pg
8
Lesson 37: Family Responsibilities
Memorize: Review Colossians 3:20
GAPK: #606 OR GAB 112 (Family Prayer)
[different picture, same title]
GAPK: #616 (Family Togetherness)
GAPK: #617 (Search the Scriptures)
GAPK: #313 (Search the Scriptures) OR GAB 80 (2,000 Warriors)
FIG, pg 9 (1st Activity) - write a
letter to family member
FIG, pg 9 (4th Activity) - entertain
younger child
FIG, pg 11 (1st Activity) - List how to
help around house
FIG - 11yo, pg 13 - List of things to
strengthen family
Monday:
Responsibilities of the Parents, pg
213-214
CS: Families Can be Together Forever, pg
196
D&C 68:25, 28
Tuesday:
Responsibilities of the Father, pg
214-215
CS: Fathers, pg 209
Wednesday:
Responsibilities of the Mother, pg
215-216
CS: Mother, Tell Me the Story, pg 204
Thursday:
Responsibilities of the Children, pg 216
Accepting Responsibilities Brings
Blessings, pg 216-217
CS: Quickly I'll Obey, pg 197
Friday:
FR:
- The Errand, Jun 2001, pg 19
- A Happy Home, Oct 1984, pg 37
Lesson 38: Eternal Marriage
Memorize:
GAPK: #502 OR GAB 119 (Salt Lake Temple)
[different pictures]
GAPK: #609 OR GAB 120 (Young Couple
going to the Temple)
Monday:
Marriage Is Ordained of God, pg 219
Eternal Marriage Is Essential for
Exaltation, pg 219-220
CS: Families Can Be Together Forever, pg
188
Tuesday:
Eternal Marriage Must Be Performed by
Proper Authority in the Temple, pg 220-221
CS: I Love to See the Temple, pg 95
Wednesday:
Benefits of an Eternal Marriage, pg 221
CS: Love is Spoken Here, pg 190
Thursday:
We Must Prepare for an Eternal Marriage,
pg 221-223
CS: The Hearts of the Children, pg 92
Friday:
D&CS: A Revelation About Marriage,
pg 198
FR:
- This is a Day of Sacrifice, Feb 1987,
pg 1
Lesson 39: The Law of Chastity
Original Note from Michelle:
"I found it difficult to plan this
lesson. I think different children will
need different amounts of information here.
For my own sons I included only a short discussion of purity and
chastity during last week's lessons.
Older children may be ready for more discussion. Prayerfully use your best judgment.
Suggested song: CS: The Lord Gave Me a
Temple p, 153 "
From the Manual:
"This chapter includes some parts
that are beyond the maturity of young children. It is best to wait until children are old enough to understand sexual
relations and procreation before teaching them these parts of the chapter"
I am in agreement with Michelle, and
with the advice in the manual. Note
that there is more in the "Note to Parents" section of the manual
that you may find useful - but I could not see making lessons for "Young
Children" with this chapter.
I have, however found some Friend
Articles on the related topic of Modesty that would be useful for a light week
of lessons if you wish. I do find that
these articles are more directed towards girls than boys, which is a shame as
modesty is important for all.
[I found these articles online and could
not find the page numbers anywhere, sorry]
FR:
- Modesty Checklist, May 2010
- What Should I Wear?, Feb 2007
- Hannah's New Dress, Jun 2011
- The Language of Dance, Dec 2008
- Modest at Any Age, May 2010
- Friend to Friend, Jun 1971
Lesson 40: Temple Work and Family History
Memorize:
GAPK: #502 OR GAB 119 (Salt Lake Temple)
[different pictures]
GAPK: #504 OR GAB 121 (Temple Baptismal
Font)
GAPK: #505 (Washington D.C Temple)
OR GAB 117 or 118 (Kirtland Temple,
Nauvoo Temple)
OR other Temple Picture [nearby temple,
or one with meaning to your family]
FIG, pg 7 (1st Activity) - Pedigree
chart and other Family History activities.
Monday:
Heavenly Father Wants His Children to
Return to Him, pg 233
Temples of the Lord, pg 233-235
CS: I Love to See the Temple, pg 95
OTS: The Temple, pg 119
Tuesday:
Temple Ordinances Seal Families Together
Forever, pg 235
CS: Truth from Elijah, pg 91
D&CS: The Kirtland Temple is
Dedicated, pg 151
Wednesday:
Our Ancestors Need Our Help, pg 235-236
CS: The Hearts of the Children, pg 92
D&CS: The Nauvoo Temple is Finished,
pg 212
Thursday:
Family History - How We Begin Helping
Our Ancestors, pg 236-238
CS: Family History - I am Doing it, pg
94
Friday:
[optional - the opportunities are mainly
for adults] Additional Family History Opportunities, pg 238-239
Fill out Four Generation charts with
children
Tell Family History stories or look at
Family History Pictures
FR:
- Temple Service, Jul 1993, IFC
- My Friend Lizzie, Jun 1996, pg 11
Well, we did the first week's lessons this week and I think it went pretty well. The lessons are possibly a little over the head of my 5 year old, but he'll probably still absorb some things. I think I feel particularly drawn to these lessons this year as my oldest will be baptized in October. I love the idea of her having a better grasp on the Gospel by that time. How have your kids been doing at absorbing the material? I think maybe I need to be better at having discussion throughout the lessons instead of me just reading the material.
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm sure that your 5yo will absorb some things. Children that young often understand more than they can express. I had my children draw a picture after the week 1 lessons, and then tell me a little to write. My 3 year old drew a picture of Heavenly Father and Jesus (with a lot of scribbles to) and told me to write "Heavenly Father made the Earth". Now she is a girl, very verbal, and has 2 older siblings to emulate, so even without something like that, I'm sure your 5yo son has learned a lot.
ReplyDeleteI don't do a lot of discussion in the lessons - I do often ask the questions that are in the lessons, but I don't often get much response from them. I sometimes clarify something, or make a comment - but at the same time, I don't want to get in between them and the lesson...
I think this will be fantastic preparation for your 7 year old's future baptism. I've been pleased so far.
btw - Now that I'm (just) finished the first go through the lessons, I'm hoping to add a bit. I'm adding in notes where a Faith In God Activity would fit in well, and I'm considering adding in links to the various resources in each lesson. I'll have to see how time goes.