This week was Stake Conference, and besides, weeks 3 and 4 were combined in the lesson plan. So this week, I thought we could go over, with my toddler, times in the scriptures when God has answered prayers. Like:
Enos
Joseph Smith
Fish and loaves
Samuel's mom
And then we'll probably play more of the game from last week if we have time since we didn't finish.
So, I'm really glad we are upping our FHE because last night, I was talking with my son about bad guys and he told me we will pray and then the bad guys won't hurt us! After he was done praying, he said, Ok! Now they are gone and sent into outer space! Haha, the faith of a child. By George, I think he's got it!
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Monday, August 19, 2013
Answers To Prayers Come From Heavenly Father in Many Ways
*****If you can't go to the store today, see if hubby can swing by the store and pick up some PRETZELS!
Opening Song: A Child's Prayer http://www.lds.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/a-childs-prayer?lang=eng
Young children are surrounded by electronics. They understand cell phones. To begin, have you or hubby stand outside the room (if you are a single parent or only have one phone, you can use pretend phones; I'm sure your child will get it!), and have your child call you. Then prompt them to ask questions to the person on the other end, like:
Where is my (favorite toy)?
What do we do on Sundays?
Does Jesus love me?
What can I do if I'm scared?
At school, how can I be nice to my friends?
After you're done, tell your child that prayer is like a phone call to heaven. Can you ask these same questions to Heavenly Father? How can He answer you?
(Hopefully this isn't too abstract for them)
Thanks to this great idea from Pergler's Primary Place, there is a great game you can play with your toddler! The legend of pretzels say they were made to remind children of folding their arms for prayer. I'm too lazy to cut and color all the pretzels, so we'll use real ones and besides, the kids will love it for an FHE snack! Here is the download:
http://c586449.r49.cf2.rackcdn.com/Sharing%20time-%20Prayer%20with%20pretzels.pdf
Just cut out the strips of questions, and how we'll play it is every move, we'll talk about what is on the square and answer the question on a strip.
Opening Song: A Child's Prayer http://www.lds.org/music/library/childrens-songbook/a-childs-prayer?lang=eng
Young children are surrounded by electronics. They understand cell phones. To begin, have you or hubby stand outside the room (if you are a single parent or only have one phone, you can use pretend phones; I'm sure your child will get it!), and have your child call you. Then prompt them to ask questions to the person on the other end, like:
Where is my (favorite toy)?
What do we do on Sundays?
Does Jesus love me?
What can I do if I'm scared?
At school, how can I be nice to my friends?
After you're done, tell your child that prayer is like a phone call to heaven. Can you ask these same questions to Heavenly Father? How can He answer you?
(Hopefully this isn't too abstract for them)
- He can give you an idea!
- He can help you feel good about something or bad about something
- Sometimes He has the Holy Ghost whisper inside your ear!
- He can send someone to help you
Thanks to this great idea from Pergler's Primary Place, there is a great game you can play with your toddler! The legend of pretzels say they were made to remind children of folding their arms for prayer. I'm too lazy to cut and color all the pretzels, so we'll use real ones and besides, the kids will love it for an FHE snack! Here is the download:
http://c586449.r49.cf2.rackcdn.com/Sharing%20time-%20Prayer%20with%20pretzels.pdf
Just cut out the strips of questions, and how we'll play it is every move, we'll talk about what is on the square and answer the question on a strip.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Heavenly Father Wants Me To Pray to Him Often-Anytime, Anywhere
Even now it is hard for me to post, but I really need to.
SONG: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=677e2ddde9c20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD
I like the idea of teaching the children that there are 2 components to a prayer. And a great idea to use peanut butter and jelly. The peanut butter represents asking and the jelly is for thanking. As you make your sandwich, explain you need both in your pb&j sandwhich and in your prayer.
Put only a little bit of jelly on the sandwhich and ask if it's enough. No! You need to thank Heavenly Father as much as ask!
Then take a clock and ask, when can we pray? In the morning? During mealtimes? At 1:00? 2:00? 3:00? When you are with family? When you are alone?
Start taking the printables out and as you go over each one, place them around the clock.
One last thing, is ask WHAT you can pray for.
What can you THANK Heavenly Father for?
Nature
Family
Friends
A good day
Safety
Home
Something specific that day
What can you ASK Heavenly Father?
Safety
A good nights rest
Blessings for family members
Suffering people from natural disasters
Comfort
The Spirit
Something specific you want (toy lost, etc.)
SONG: http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&sourceId=677e2ddde9c20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD
I like the idea of teaching the children that there are 2 components to a prayer. And a great idea to use peanut butter and jelly. The peanut butter represents asking and the jelly is for thanking. As you make your sandwich, explain you need both in your pb&j sandwhich and in your prayer.
Put only a little bit of jelly on the sandwhich and ask if it's enough. No! You need to thank Heavenly Father as much as ask!
Then take a clock and ask, when can we pray? In the morning? During mealtimes? At 1:00? 2:00? 3:00? When you are with family? When you are alone?
Start taking the printables out and as you go over each one, place them around the clock.
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| When you are scared |
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| When you are with your family, especially studying scriptures |
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| When you are going to eat |
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| If you are sad |
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| Before you go to bed or when you wake up |
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| When you've lost a toy |
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| On vacation or simply in your car |
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| When someone is sick |
One last thing, is ask WHAT you can pray for.
What can you THANK Heavenly Father for?
Nature
Family
Friends
A good day
Safety
Home
Something specific that day
What can you ASK Heavenly Father?
Safety
A good nights rest
Blessings for family members
Suffering people from natural disasters
Comfort
The Spirit
Something specific you want (toy lost, etc.)
I'm terribly sorry...
I have not been able to keep up with the posting every week because...I'm PREGNANT! And I have been feeling awful. In fact, I have a threatened miscarriage and you'd think that by resting in bed, I'd have time, but honestly I've been so tired and not feeling well enough to do anything. :/
I don't know if I'll be able to keep up, but I hope so. In fact, I have a tablet now so it is making posting much easier!
I don't know if I'll be able to keep up, but I hope so. In fact, I have a tablet now so it is making posting much easier!
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