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Monday, January 16, 2012

Housewife Poem


I have read this poem a few times in various places over the years - but thought I'd copy it here so that I would remember it.  

 Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there. 
Ours boast of it quite openly, the signs are everywhere. 
For smears are on the windows, little smudges on the door, 
I should apologize for toys strewn across the floor. 
But, I sat down with the children, we played and laughed and read, 
So, if the doorbell doesn't shine, their eyes will shine instead. 
For when at times, I'm forced to choose the one job or the other, 
I want to be a housewife, but first I'll be a mother.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Week in Review

Playing Musical cups

I have been so busy working on updating the Gospel Principles Study, I haven't done any other types of posts!

So here is what we were up to this last week - our first week of homeschool in 2012.

Devotion

We did the first week of the Gospel Principles Study, and it went quite well.  At the end of the week I had the children draw/narrate what they learned.  Even Foxtrot (who is only 3) did that - drawing a picture of Heavenly Father and Jesus, and giving the narration of "Heavenly Father made the Earth".  We intend to continue the Character/Good Habit Devotions from LearningHomeSchoolMentor.com one day a week. The devotion was shorter than the children are used to... but I think we will add in singing a primary song in German, and one in ASL.  We are also keeping up with all our memorized scriptures (and other things, like the scouting promises and laws) with our Memory Boxes.

Literature
We are continuing with "Just David".  As we were doing a "light" week, we didn't do any other literature, like Aesop's Fables.

History & Geography
We read one more chapter of "Children's Homer". This has been a challenging read for the kids, but they do seem to understand the main points of what is going on.  This is taking a LONG time though, and I'm worried we won't be done until the end of the year!  My kids can't wait to do more maps in geography - but it looks like it is a couple more weeks before another is planned.

Science
We started to read about Quantum Mechanics, and started an experiment to see that movement occurs even with things that look entirely still to the eye.  We also are enjoying the videos on the periodicvideo website.  Some are more entertaining than others.  Delta likes most of them... Echo doesn't like many.

Math
We have continued with RightStart.  Echo struggled a bit with the Time to the Minute (well 5 minutes) but seems to have it ok now.  She did the couple of money lessons in one day.  So both Delta and Echo are playing Corners.  Golf is still working at identifying the numbers 6-10.

Reading
Gold if on about lesson 30 in "Teach your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons" and is doing quite well.

Spelling
We have started spelling using "Alphaphonics".  I am hoping this will help improve reading abilities too, as Delta doesn't seem to use phonics in his reading.

Other Languages
German - The other day I heard Delta walking around singing "Grun, Grun, Grun" - so we must be having some effect.  We are trying out the "Learnables" to see if it helps us out at all.  This week we listened to most of the first lesson.
ASL - At this time we are just enjoying "Signing Time" videos.  I plan to add in singing Primary Songs in ASL.  I did some looking for some good Fairy Tale videos on ASL, but the few I've found listed are out of print.

Other
Our violin lessons started up this week as well.  Delta is doing well learning Musette, and Echo is working on Allegretto.  Foxtrot is playing "Taka Taka Stop Stop" on open strings, and we have done some work with fingers.  Swim Lessons also started up again this week.  Delta is in "Swimmer" level, and Echo is in "Seals".  Foxtrot is in "Little Dippers" and is doing well.

I think that is about it.  I might have forgotten something (we are doing so many things)...  but that would be the main of it.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Gospel Principles Study for Young People - Lessons 41-47



Note About Lessons 41+


From Michelle: "The following lessons are pretty deep for young children.  I've followed the above format for the convenience of families who wish to do so; however for some children less time might need to be taken and less detail given.  We spent a day or two on each lesson, hitting main points I though important and leaving the rest for when they are older, [sic] and singing a favorite song or two. The children's songs deal with these topics in lovely ways, I find. Prayerfully consider what your children need at this time."

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Lesson 41: The Postmortal Spirit World

Memorize:  [your choice]

Monday:

Life after Death, pg 241
Where is the Postmortal Spirit World?, pg 241-242
CS: Hearts of the Children, pg 92

Tuesday:

What is the Nature of Our Spirits?, pg 242
What Are the Conditions on the Postmortal Spirit World? (up to Paradise), pg 242-243
CS: I Have a Family Tree, pg 199

Wednesday:

Paradise, pg 243
CS: Families Can Be Together Forever, pg 188

Thursday:

Spirit Prison, pg 244
CS: Truth from Elijah, pg 308

Friday:

FR:
- To Live Again -- Forever, Dec 1989, pg 10
- An Apostle Speaks to Children, Jul 1973, pg 32

  

Lesson 42: The Gathering of the House of Israel

Memorize:  Article of Faith 10

Monday:

The House of Israel is God's Chosen People, pg 245
CS: Tenth Article of Faith

Tuesday:

The House of Israel was Scattered, pg 245-247
CS: Tenth Article of Faith

Wednesday:

The House of Israel Must Be Gathered (up to "The Israelites are to be gathered spiritually first...") , pg 247-248
CS: Tenth Article of Faith

Thursday:

The House of Israel Must Be Gathered (finish) , pg 248-250
CS: Tenth Article of Faith

Friday:

FR:
- Tenth Article of Faith (puzzle), Oct 1987, pg 43
- ,The Good Shepherd, Sep 1995, pg 48
CS: Tenth Article of Faith



Lesson 43: Signs of the Second Coming

Memorize:  Article of Faith 10
GAPK: #238 OR GAB 66 (The 2nd Coming)
GAPK: #239 OR GAB 66 (The Resurrected Christ)

Monday:

Jesus Christ Will Return to the Earth (Up to Wickedness, War, and Turmoil), pg 251
CS: I'm Trying to be Like Jesus, pg 78

Tuesday/Wednesday:

NOTE: Prayerfully consider what would be helpful for the childrn to know and discuss, over two days. Some children may be frightened if not reassured.

Jesus Christ Will Return to the Earth (finish), pg 253-255

[I plan to just mention the "Wickedness, War, and Turmoil" - the rest looks like it will probably be ok]

CS: Had I Been a Child, pg 80

Thursday:

Knowing the Signs of the Times Can Help Us, pg 255-256
CS: When He Comes Again, pg 82

Friday:

FR:
- The Latter Days, Sep 1995, IFC
- Jesus Christ Will Come Again, Dec 1999, pg 10

  

Lesson 44: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ

Memorize:  [Your Choice]

GAPK: #238 OR GAB 66 (The 2nd Coming)
GAPK: #239 OR GAB 66 (The Resurrected Christ)

Monday:

Looking forward to the Savior's Second Coming, pg 257
What Will Jesus Do When He Comes Again? - Points 1-3, pg 257-259
CS: When He Comes Again, pg 82

Tuesday:

What Will Jesus Do When He Comes Again? - Points 4-5, pg 259-261
CS: When He Comes Again, pg 82

Wednesday:

How Will We Know When the Savior's Coming is Near?, pg 261
CS: Had I Been a Child, pg 80

Thursday:

How Can We Be Ready When the Savior Comes?, pg 261-262
CS: I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus, pg 78

Friday:

FR:
- The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, Jul 1985, pg 20
- Sharing Time: I Believe that Jesus Christ Will Come Again, Sep 1995, pg 12



Lesson 45: The Millennium

Memorize: [Your Choice]

Monday:

People on the Earth during the Millennium, pg 263
CS: 10th Article of Faith, pg 128

Tuesday:

The Work of the Church during the Millennium, pg 265
CS: When He Comes Again, pg 82

Wednesday:

Conditions during the Millennium, pg 265-267
CS: Had I Been a Child, pg 80

Thursday:

One Final Struggle after the Millennium, pg 267
CS: Had I Been a Child, pg 80

Friday:

FR:
- Matt and Mandy, Dec 1999, pg 22


Lesson 46: The Final Judgement

Memorize: [your choice]

Monday:

Judgments of God, pg 269
Our Words, Works, and Thoughts Are Used to Judge Us, pg 269-270
CS: Choose the Right Way, pg 160

Tuesday:

We Will Be Judged by Records, pg 270-271
CS: Search Ponder and Pray, pg 109

Wednesday:

Inheriting a Place in a Kingdom of Glory, pg 271-273
CS: I'm Trying to be Like Jesus

Thursday:

We Should Prepare Now for Judgment, pg 273-274
CS: Teach Me to Walk in the Light, pg 177

Friday:

Choose any story about choosing right, or use personal example


Lesson 47:

Memorize: [Your Choice]

Monday:

The Plan for Our Progression, pg 275
Exaltation, pg 275-277
CS: Where Love Is, pg 138

Tuesday:

Blessings of Exaltation, pg 277
CS: Families Can Be Together Forever, pg 188

Wednesday:

Requirements for Exaltation, pg 277-279
CS: The Lord Gave Me a Temple, pg 153
Alma 34:32-34

Thursday:

After We Have Been Faithful and Endured to the End, pg 279-280
CS: Teach Me to Walk in the Light, pg 177

Friday:

FR:
- The Little Tings and Eternal Life, May 1987, IFC

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Gospel Principles Study for Young Children - Lessons 31-40



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


Monday, January 9, 2012

Gospel Principles Study for Young Children - Lessons 21-30


Lessons 1-10


Lesson 21: The Gift of the Holy Ghost

Memorize: John 3:5
GAPK: #602 OR GAB 105 (Gift of the Holy Ghost) [different pictures, same title]

Monday:

The Holy Ghost, pg 121
The Gift of the Holy Ghost, pg 121-122
CS: The Holy ghost, pg 105

Tuesday:

Receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost, pg 122-123
CS: The Still Small Voice, pg 106
D&C :  32:15

Wednesday:

Recognizing the Influence of the Holy Ghost, pg 123
CS: Listen, Listen, pg 107

Thursday:

One of God's Greatest Gifts, pg 123
CS: Search, Ponder, and Pray, pg 109
2 Nephi 32:5

Friday:

FR:
- Stop!, Feb 1998, pg 15
- The Gift, Aug 1991, pg 3


Lesson 22: The Gifts of the Spirit

Memorize: Article of Faith 7
GAPK: #115 OR GAB 24 (Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar's Dream)
GAPK: #305 OR GAB 72 (Enos Praying) [Different picture, same name]
GAPK: #314 OR GAB 81 (Samuel the Lamanite)
GAPK: #403 OR GAB 90   (First Vision)
GAPK: #416 OR GAB 92 (Joseph Smith Translating the Book of Mormon)
GAPK: #613 (Administering to the Sick)
GAPK: #612 OR GAB 109 or 110 (Missionaries) [Different Pictures]

Monday:

The Gifts of the Spirit (up to the Gift of Translation), pg 125-127
CS: Children All Over the World, pg 16
D&C 46:24-25

Tuesday:

The Gifts of the Spirit (continue - up to the Gift of Knowledge), pg 127-128
CS: I Know My Father Lives, pg 6
D&C 5:4
D&C 46:17

Wednesday:

The Gifts of the Spirit (continue - up to the Gift of Prophecy), pg 128-129
CS: Search, Ponder and Pray, pg 109
D&C 46:18
D&C 46:13-14
Moroni 10:9-10

Thursday:

The Gifts of the Spirit (finish), pg 129-130
CS: I'm Thankful to Be Me, pg 11
D&C 46:19-22
Moroni 10:11

Friday:

We Can Develop Our Gifts, pg 130-131
Optional: Statn Imitates the Gifts of the Spirit, pg 131
We Must Be Careful with Our Gifts of the Spirit, pg 131-132
CS: Thank Thee for Everything, pg 10


Lesson 23: The Sacrament

Memorize: Article of Faith 7
GAPK: #225 OR GAB 54 (The Last Supper)
GAPK: #603 OR GAB 107 (Blessing the Sacrament) [different pictures]
GAPK: #604 OR GAB 108 (Passing the Sacrament) [different pictures]

Monday:

Christ Introduced the Sacrament, pg 133-135
CS: The Sacrament, pg 72
NTS: The Fist Sacrament, pg 108

Tuesday:

How the Sacrament Is Administered, pg 135-136
CS: Before I Take the Sacrament, pg 73
D&C 20:77, 79 

Wednesday:

The Covenants We Renew During the Sacrament, pg 136
CS: Before I Take the Sacrament, pg 73
Mosiah 18:8-10

Thursday:

Our Attitude When Partaking of the Sacrament, pg 137
CS: To Think About Jesus, pg 71

Friday:

FR:
- The Sacrament (puzzle), Apr 1982, pg 9
- The Sacrament (poem), Apr 1999, pg 19
- More Than Just a Word, Oct 1990, pg 2



Lesson 24: The Sabbath Day

Memorize: John 14:15
GAPK: #603 OR GAB 107 (Blessing the Sacrament) [different pictures]
GAPK: #604 OR GAB 108 (Passing the Sacrament) [different pictures]
GAPK: #607 (Young Girl Speaking at Church)

Monday:

The Meaning of the Sabbath Day, pg 139
The Purpose of the Sabbath Day, pg 139-140
CS: Remember the Sabbath Day, pg 155
Mark 2:27

Tuesday:

History of the Sabbath, pg 140
The Lord's Day, pg 140-141
CS: The Chapel Doors, pg 156
Genesis 2:2-3 

Wednesday:

Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy, pg 141-142
CS: Saturday, pg 196
D&C 59:9-12

Thursday:

Blessings for Observing the Sabbath, pg 142-143
CS: When I Go To Church, pg 157

Friday:

FR:
- Sabbath Day, Feb 1976, pg 41
- A Sunday Box, Sep 1976, pg 14



Lesson 25: Fasting

Memorize: Article of Faith 9

Monday:

How to Fast Properly, pg 145-146
CS: Faith, pg 96
D&C :88:76

Tuesday:

The Fast Day, pg 146-147
CS: Can a Little Child Like Me, pg 9

Wednesday:

Fast Offerings, pg 147
CS: I Know My Father Lives, pg 5

Thursday:

We Are Blessed When We Fast, pg 147-148
CS: Where Love Is, pg 138
Isaiah 58:8-9

Friday:

FR:
- No Place to Stay, Jul 1975, pg 19
- Why Do We Fast?, Jul 1975, pg 5
CS: , pg



Lesson 26:

Memorize: Article of Faith 9
GAPK: #105 OR GAB 9 (Abraham taking Isaac to be Sacrificed)
GAPK: #308 OR GAB 75 (Abinadi before King Noah)
GAPK: #415 (Helping the Martin Handcard Company) OR GAB 102 (Handcart Company) [different pictures]
GAPK: #612 OR GAB 109 or 110 (Missionaries) [Different Pictures]

Monday:

The Meaning of Sacrifice, pg 149
The Law of Sacrifice Was Practiced Anciently, pg 149-151
CS: To Think About Jesus, pg 71
Moses 5:5-7

Tuesday:

We Still Must Sacrifice, pg 151
CS: Can a Little Child Like Me, pg 9
3 Nephi 9:19-20 

Wednesday:

We Must Be Willing to Sacrifice Everything We Have to the Lord, pg 151-153
CS: Called to Serve, pg 174
Romans 12:1
OTS: Abraham and Isaac, pg 174

Thursday:

Sacrifice Helps Us Prepare to Live in the Presence of God, pg 153-154
CS: I Hope They Call Me On a Mission, pg 169
Matthew 19:29

Friday:

FR:
- The Answers, April 1981, IFC
- Opening the Windows of Heaven, Oct 2000, IFC
- Joby's Sacrifice, Sep 1993, pg 2



Lesson 27: Work and Personal Responsibility

Memorize: D&C 88:124

Monday:

Work Is an Eternal Principle, pg 155
We are Commanded to Work, pg 155-157
CS: When We're Helping, pg 198
Genesis 3:19

Tuesday:

Family Responsibility, pg 157
We Can Enjoy our Work, pg 157-158
CS: A Happy Helper, pg 197
Mosiah 2:17

Wednesday:

God Condemns Idleness, pg 158-159
Work, Recreation, and Rest, pg 159
CS: Go the Second Mile, pg 167
D&C 42:42

Thursday:

The Blessings of Work, pg 159-160
CS: We'll Bring the World His Truth, pg 172
Moses 1:39

Friday:

FR:
- Friend to Friend: Gospel of Work, Jun 1975, pg 6



Lesson 28: Service

Memorize: Mosiah 2:17
GAPK: #213 (Christ Healing a Blind Man) OR GAB 42 (Jesus Healing the Sick) [different pictures]
GAPK: #215 OR GAB 41 (Jesus Blessing Jairus's Daughter)
GAPK: #216 OR GAB 47 (Christ and the Children)
GAPK: #226 OR GAB 55 (Jesus washing the Apostles Feet)

Monday:

How We Can Serve, pg 161-163
CS: Can A Little Child Like Me, pg 9
Matthew 20:26-27

Tuesday:

Why the Savior Wants Us to Serve Others, pg 163
We Receive Blessings through Service, pg 164
CS: Give, Said the Little Stream, pg 236
Mosiah 2:17-18 

Wednesday:

Opportunities to Serve, pg 164-165
CS: Called to Serve, pg 174
Mosiah 4:14-19

Thursday:

Jesus Christ is the Perfect Example of Service, pg 165-166
CS: I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus, pg 78
Matthew 20:28

Friday:

FR:
- Erin the Good Samaritan, Oct 1992,  pg 2
- Trying to Be Like Jesus Christ (second story), Jun 12000, IBC



Lesson 29: The Lord's Law of Health

Memorize: Mosiah 2:17
GAPK: #114 OR GAB 23 (Daniel Refusing the King's Meat and Wine)

Monday:

Our Bodies are Temples of God, pg 167
We Are Commanded Not to Take Certain Things into Our Bodies, pg 167-169
CS: The Word of Wisdom, pg 154
D&CS: The Word of Wisdom, pg 119

Tuesday:

We are Taught That Certain Things are Good for Our Bodies, pg 170
CS: The Word of Wisdom, pg 154
D&CS: The Word of Wisdom, pg 119

Wednesday:

Work, Rest, and Exercise are Important, pg 170
CS: The Lord Gave Me a Temple, pg 153
D&C 88:124

Thursday:

Promised Blessings for Living the Lord's Law of Heath, pg 170-172
CS: The Lord Gave Me a Temple, pg 153
D&C 89:18-20

Friday:

FR:
- Decide Now, May 1985, IFC
- Word of Wisdom Puzzle, May 1975, pg 26



Lesson 30: Charity

Memorize: John 15:12
GAPK: #305 OR GAB 72 (Enos Praying) [Different picture, same name]

Monday:

What is Charity?, pg 173
Charity Is the Greatest of All Virtues, pg 173-175
CS: Love One Another, pg 136
Moroni 7:46-46

Tuesday:

Charity Includes Giving to the Sick, Afflicted, and Poor, pg 175-176
CS: I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus, pg 78
NTS: The Good Samaritan, pg  82

Wednesday:

Charity Comes from the Heart, pg 176-177
CS: Jesus Said Love Everyone, pg 61
1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Thursday:

Developing the Virtue of Charity, pg 177-178
CS: Where Love Is, pg 138
BoMS: Enos, pg 30

Friday:

FR:
- A Father's Charity, Feb 1997, pg 40
- How Can I Help?, Aug 2000, IFC
CS: I'll Walk With You, pg 140


Thursday, January 5, 2012

Gospel Principles Study for Young Children - Lessons 11-20



Lessons 1-10

Lesson 11: The Life of Christ

Memorize: Article of Faith 8
GAPK: #201 (The Nativity) OR GAB 30 (The Birth of Jesus)
GAPK: #206 (Childhood of Jesus Christ) OR GAB 33 (In Favour with God)
GAPK: #208 OR GAB 35 (John Baptizing Jesus)
GAPK: #212 OR GAB 39 (Sermon on the Mount) [different pictures, same title]
GAPK: #227 OR GAB 56 (Christ in Gethsemane)
GAPK: #230 OR GAB 57 (The Crucifixion)
GAPK: #239 OR GAB 66 (The Second Coming)

Monday:

The Life of Christ was Predicted Long before His Birth, pg 51-52
CS: Samuel Tells of Baby Jesus, pg 36
NTS: Before the New Testament, pg 7

Tuesday:

He Was the Only Begotten of the Father, pg 52-53
CS: Who Is the Child?, pg 46
NTS: Jesus Christ is Born, pg 19

Wednesday:

He Led a Perfect Life, pg 53-54
CS: Jesus Once Was a Little Child, pg 55
NTS: The Boy Jesus, pg 25; Jesus is Baptized, pg 30; Jesus is Tempted, pg 34

Thursday:

He Taught us How to Love and Serve One Another, pg 54-55
He Organized the Only True Church, pg 55
CS: Jesus Said Love Everyone, pg 61
NTS: Jesus Chooses His Apostles, p 42; The Good Shepherd, pg 71

Friday:

He Redeemed Us from Our Sins and Saved Us from Death, pg 55-57
His Sacrifice Showed His Love for His Father and for Us, pg 57-58
CS: Easter Hosanna, pg 68
NTS:
- Jesus Suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane, pg 111
- Jesus is Crucified, pg 115
- Jesus is Resurrected, Pg 121



Lesson 12: The Atonement

Memorize: Article of Faith 3
GAPK: #227 OR GAB 56 (Christ in Gethsemane)
GAPK: #230 OR GAB 57 (The Crucifixion)
GAPK: #234 OR GAB 60 (Jesus Shows His Wounds)
GAPK: #239 (The Resurrected Jesus Christ) OR GAB 66 (The Second Coming)

Monday:

The Atonement is Necessary for Our Salvation, pg 59
CS: He Sent His Son, pg 34
Alma 34:9

Tuesday:

Jesus Christ was the Only One Who Could Atone for Our Sins, pg 61
Christ Suffered and Died to Atone for Our Sins, pg 61
CS: He Died That We Might Live Again, pg 65
John 10:17-18 

Wednesday:

The Atonement and Resurrection Bring Resurrection to All, pg 61-62
The Atonement Makes it Possible for Those Who Have Fait in Christ to Be Saved from Their Sins (Just up to the Parable by President Packer), pg 62
CS: I Lived in Heaven, pg 4
John 3:16

Thursday:

Story of the Mediator (Parable by President Packer), pg 62-66 or watch "The Mediator" on the Book of Mormon Video Presentations http://lds.org/media-library/video/book-of-mormon-presentations?lang=eng#2010-06-05-the-mediator
CS: To Think About Jesus, pg 71
2 Nephi 9:21-22

Friday:

FR:
- Our Savior's Atonement, Apr 1997, pg 12-13
- Sharing Time: The Atonement, Mar 1989            , pg 30
- Parable of the Ketchup, Apr 1999, pg 32

  

Lesson 13: The Priesthood

Memorize: Article of Faith 3, Article of Faith 5
GAPK: #108 OR GAB 15 (Moses gives Aaron the Priesthood)
GAPK: #407 OR GAB 93 (The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood)
GAPK: #408 OR GAB 94 (The Restoration of the Melchezedek Priesthood)

Monday:

What is the Priesthood?, pg  67
Why Do We Need the Priesthood on Earth?, pg 67-69
CS: The Priesthood is Restored, pg 89
John 15:16

Tuesday:

How Do Men Receive the Priesthood?, pg 69-70
CS: The Priesthood is Restored, pg 89
Article of Faith 5 

Wednesday:

How Do Men Properly Use the Priesthood?, pg 70
CS: Love is Spoken Here, pg 190
D&C 121:36

Thursday:

What Blessings Come When We Use the Priesthood Properly?, pg 71
CS: Love is Spoken Here, pg 190
D&C 121:45-46

Friday:

D&CS
- Joseph and Oliver are Given the Priesthood, pg 26
FR:
- Power, Jun 1995, pg 12
- The Priesthood (puzzle), May 1984, pg 23

  

Lesson 14a: Priesthood Organization

[I have divided this lesson into 2 weeks, as it was looking like too much for one week. Also, the lesson was expanded in the newer version of the manual.  I am including a "combined" option if you would rather keep it to one week.]

Memorize: Article of Faith 5; Article of Faith 6
GAPK: #407 OR GAB 93 (The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood)
GAPK: #408 OR GAB 94 (The Restoration of the Melchezedek Priesthood)

Monday:

The Priesthood is on the Earth Today, pg 73
Two Divisions of Priesthood, pg 73-74
CS: On a Golden Springtime, pg 88
D&C 107:1-4:

Tuesday:

Keys of the Priesthood, pg 74-75
CS: On a Golden Springtime, pg 88

Wednesday:

The Offices and Duties of the Aaronic Priesthood, pg 75-76
CS: A Young Man Prepared, pg 166

Thursday:

The Offices and Duties of the Melchezedek Priesthood, pg 76-77
CS: The Priesthood is Restored, pg 89

Friday:

D&CS
- A Revelation About the Priesthood, pg 117
FR:
Holding Priesthood Keys,  Dec 2007, pg 32
CS: Article of Faith 5 and 6 songs p. 125-6

Lesson 14b: Priesthood Organization

[I have divided this lesson into 2 weeks, as it was looking like too much for one week. Also, the lesson was expanded in the newer version of the manual.  I am including a "combined" option if you would rather keep it to one week.]

Memorize: Article of Faith 5; Article of Faith 6
GAPK: #407 OR GAB 93 (The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood)
GAPK: #408 OR GAB 94 (The Restoration of the Melchezedek Priesthood)

Monday:

The Quorums of the Aaronic Priesthood, pg 78
CS: The Priesthood is Restored, pg 89

Tuesday:

(Cover only what your children can understand - probably unnecessary to have a five year old learn all the info here)
The Quorums of the Melchezedek Priesthood, pg 78-79
CS: Love is Spoken Here, pg 190  (Boys Part (or both if desired))

Wednesday:

(Cover only what your children can understand - probably unnecessary to have a five year old learn all the info here)
Importance of Priesthood Quorums, pg 79
CS: A Young Man Prepared, pg 166

Thursday:

Auxiliaries to the Priesthood, pg 79
CS: Love is Spoken Here, pg 190  (Both Parts)

Friday:

D&CS
- Priesthood Leaders, pg 140
FR:
What is a Priesthood Quorum?, Sep 2010, pg 11
CS: Article of Faith 5 and 6 songs p. 125-6



Lesson 14 COMBINED: Priesthood Organization

(do not do if you did Lesson 14a and 14b)
[I have divided this lesson into 2 weeks, as it was looking like too much for one week. Also, the lesson was expanded in the newer version of the manual.  I am including a "combined" option if you would rather keep it to one week.]

Memorize: Article of Faith 5; Article of Faith 6
GAPK: #407 OR GAB 93 (The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood)
GAPK: #408 OR GAB 94 (The Restoration of the Melchezedek Priesthood)

Monday:

The Priesthood is on the Earth Today, pg 73
Two Divisions of Priesthood, pg 73-74
CS: On a Golden Springtime, pg 88
D&C 107:1-4:

Tuesday:

Keys of the Priesthood, pg 74-75
CS: Love is Spoken Here, pg 190  (Boys Part (or both if desired))

Wednesday:

The Offices and Duties of the Aaronic Priesthood, pg 75-76
CS: A Young Man Prepared, pg 166

Thursday:

The Offices and Duties of the Melchezedek Priesthood, pg 76-77
CS: The Priesthood is Restored, pg 89

Friday:

(Cover only what your children can understand - probably unnecessary to have a five year old learn all the info here)
The Quorums of the Aaronic Priesthood, pg 78
The Quorums of the Melchezedek Priesthood, pg 78-79
Importance of Priesthood Quorums, pg 79
Auxiliaries to the Priesthood, pg 79
CS: Article of Faith 5 and 6 songs p. 125-6

  

Lesson 15: The Lord's Covenant People

Memorize: Article of Faith 6

Monday:

The Nature of Covenants, pg 81-83
CS: We'll Bring the World His Truth, pg 172
D&C 20:77-79

Tuesday:

God's Covenant with Abraham and His Descendants, pg 83
CS: Follow the Prophet, pg 110
OTS: Abraham, pg 30

Wednesday:

Members of the Church are a Covenant People, pg 84-85
CS: The Church of Jesus Christ, pg 77
Abraham 2:!0

Thursday:

The New and Everlasting Covenant, pg 85-86
CS: I Will Follow God's Plan, pg 164

Friday:

FR:
- Covenants Are Promises, Aug 1999, pg 38
- Carrie's Covenant, Mar 1994, pg 2

  

Lesson 16: The Church of Christ in Former Times

Memorize: Article of Faith 6
GAPK: #211 OR GAB 38 (Christ Ordaining the Apostles)
GAPK: #235 OR GAB 61 (Go Ye Therefore)
GAPK: #316 OR GAB 82 (Jesus Teaching in the Western Hemisphere)

Monday:

Some Features That Identify the Church of Jesus Christ (Intro, Revelation, Authority from God), pg 87-89
CS: Search, Ponder, and Pray, pg 109
John 15:16

Tuesday:

Some Features That Identify  (Church Organization), pg 89-90
CS: Article of Faith 6 Song, pg 126
Ephesians 2:20 

Wednesday:

Some Features That Identify  (First Principles and Ordinances, Ordinances Performed for the Dead, Spiritual Gifts), pg 90-91
CS: When I am Baptized, pg 103
John 3:5
I Corinthians 15:29

Thursday:

The Church of Jesus Christ in the Americas, pg 91
Apostasy from the True Church, pg 91-92
CS: On a Golden Springtime, pg 88
2 Thessalonians 2:3

Friday:

A Restoration Foretold, pg 92-93
FR:
- , New Testament ABC's, Jan 1991, pg 24
CS: This is My Beloved Son, pg 76

  

Lesson 17: The Church of Jesus Christ Today

Memorize: Article of Faith 4
GAPK: #403 OR GAB 90   (First Vision)
GAPK: #407 OR GAB 93 (The Restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood)
GAPK: #408 OR GAB 94 (The Restoration of the Melchezedek Priesthood)

Monday:

The Church of Jesus Christ Was Taken from the Earth, pg 95
The Lord Promised to Restore His True Church, pg 95-96
New Revelation from God, pg 96
CS: This is My Beloved Son, pg 78
D&CS Joseph Smith's First Vision, pg 9

Tuesday:

Authority from God Was Restored, pg 97
CS: The Priesthood is Restored, pg 89
Article of Faith 5
D&CS: Joseph and Oliver Were Given the Priesthood, pg 26 

Wednesday:

Christ's Church Was Organized Again, pg 97-98
CS: The Priesthood is Restored, pg 89
D&C 1:30
D&CS: The True Church of Jesus Christ, pg 40

Thursday:

Important Truths Were Restored, pg 98-99
CS: On a Golden Springtime, pg 88
Article of Faith 4

Friday:

The Church of Jesus Christ Will Never Be Destroyed, pg 99-100
Daniel 2:44

  

Lesson 18: Faith in Jesus Christ

Memorize: Article of Faith 4
GAPK: #239 OR GAB 66 (The Resurrected Christ)
GAPK: #240 (Jesus the Christ) OR GAB 1 (Jesus Christ) [different pictures]

Monday:

What is Faith?, pg 101-102
CS: Faith , pg 96
Alma 32:21

Tuesday:

Why Should We Have Faith in Jesus Christ?, pg 103
CS: I Know My Father Lives, pg 5
2 Nephi 9:23 

Wednesday:

How Can We Increase Our Faith in Jesus Christ?, pg 103-105
CS: God's Love, pg 97
Alma 32:27-29

Thursday:

What Are Some Blessings That Follow Faith?, pg 105-106
CS: I Pray in Faith, pg 14
Moroni 7:25-26, 37

Friday:

FR:
- A Child's Faith, Aug 1987, IFC
- Sharing Time: Faith in Jesus Christ, Jan 1999, pg 14

  

Lesson 19: Repentance

Memorize: D&C 19:16-17

Monday:

We All Need to Repent, pg 107
Becoming Free from Our Sings through Repentance, pg 109
CS: Repentance, pg 98
Moses 6:57

Tuesday:

Principles of Repentance (up to "We Must Confess Our Sins), pg 109-110
CS: Repentance, pg 98

Wednesday:

Principles of Repentance (finish), pg 110-112
CS: Help Me, Dear Father, pg 99

Thursday:

How Repentance Helps Us, pg 112
The Dangers of Procrastinating Our Repentance, pg 113
CS: Help Me, Dear Father, pg 99
BoMS: Alma the Younger Repents, pg 49

Friday:

FR:
- Repentance (puzzle) Sep 1974, pg 46
- The Joy of Repentance, May 2001, pg 40
- Rebecca Repents, Oct 1977, pg 36

  

Lesson 20: Baptism

Memorize: John 3:5
GAPK: #208 OR GAB 35 (John Baptizing Jesus)
GAPK: #309 OR GAB 76 (Alma Baptizes in the Waters of Mormon)
GAPK: #601 OR GAB 103 or 104 (Baptism) [Different Pictures]

Monday:

The Commandment to Be Baptized, pg 115-116
CS: When Jesus Christ Was Baptized, pg 102
NTS: Jesus Is Baptized, pg 30

Tuesday:

The Correct Mode of Baptism, pg 116-117
CS: Baptism, pg 200
D&C 20:73-74

Wednesday:

Baptism at the Age of Accountability, pg 117
CS: I Like My Birthdays, pg 104

Thursday:

We Make Covenants When We Are Baptized, pg 117-118
Baptism Gives Us a New Beginning, pg 119
CS: When I Am Baptized, pg 103
Mosiah 8:8-10

Friday:

FR:
- Sharing Time: Baptism, My First Covenant, May 1997, pg 12
- Baptism Puzzle, Mar 1977, pg 28