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Here's what our week looked like for Letter B:  Read, Read, Read . I love reading to my kids on a daily basis. My almost three has always loved being read to, but my one is just starting to like it. A lot of days, I'll read to both of them while they're eating breakfast. I checked out our  Letter B Booklist  at the library a week in advance. The picture above were our very favorite books, but you view more great Letter B books by clicking on the booklist link. Read Letter B Book . We also love to read these  Little Letter Books  from The Measured Mom. There are only eight or so pictures in each booklet. I pointed out the uppercase and lowercase B's (since we are focusing on both this year) and we talked about the pictures.  Letter B Songs & Rhymes . This year, I'm putting together an interactive set of songs & rhymes for each letter of the alphabet. I know this series is focused on my almost three, but my one year ...

This family home evening lesson is apart of "A Year with the Book of Mormon." Click the link to learn about our other  Book of Mormon Heroes . Prayer : Intro : Before the lesson, talk about the word "obedience". To obey means to do what someone asks you to do. When we obey, it keeps us safe and happy. We talked about why we have to wear helmets riding bikes and hold hands in the road. It's important to obey our parents and Heavenly Father. Song : " Nephi's Courage " Children's Songbook page 120. We're planning on singing this song randomly throughout the month as a reminder of our Book of Mormon Hero! Hero Poster :  This is a picture of our Book of Mormon hero,  Nephi . We are going to talk about how Nephi was obedient to his parents and Heavenly Father. Do you remember any stories about Nephi from the Book of Mormon? At the end of the lesson, hang this poster on the fridge or in your child's bedroom. Story of Nephi : R...

This family home evening lesson is apart of "A Year with the Book of Mormon." Click the link to learn about our other  Book of Mormon Heroes . Prayer : Intro : Discuss what it means to pray. Review the order of prayer (if needed) and make sure your children know that Heavenly Father loves us and listens to our prayers. Song : " A Prayer Song " from the Children's Songbook. This song includes everything a toddler needs to know about prayer - we bow our heads, fold our arms, close our eyes and talk to Heavenly Father. Hero Poster : Today we will be learning about a new Book of Mormon hero, named  Enos . We'll learn about what happened when he prayed and how we can be more like him. Hang this picture up on the fridge after the lesson as a reminder of prayer. Story of Enos : I held up a  picture of Enos  from our  Gospel Art Book , while summarizing the story of Enos. You could also  print and read the short summary of Enos  from ld...

**Don't forget to check out this post with an easy  Ten Commandment Finger Play  for kids**  This family home evening lesson is apart of "A Year with the Book of Mormon." Click the link to learn about our other  Book of Mormon Heroes . Prayer : Song : " Keep the Commandments " Before singing the song, explain to your child(ren) what a commandment is. It's a rule that Heavenly Father gives us to make us happy and safe. Explain a few rules at your house that make your children happy and safe - holding hands in the street, wearing a helmet on a bike, etc. Hero Poster : Hold up the picture below and tell your child(ren).. Today we will be learning about a new Book of Mormon hero,  Abinadi . We'll learn about how he obeyed Heavenly Father and taught the Ten Commandments to King Noah. Story of Abinadi: Show your child a picture of  Abinadi teaching King Noah  and his priests. Point to the people in the picture and teach your children a...

1) Baa Baa Black Sheep: Make Black Sheep Sock Puppets: Cut out a body and two ears from black felt. Use hot glue to glue the felt pieces and googly eyes onto a sock. Have your child(ren) wear the sock puppets and make them bounce to the rhythm while singing the song. This was a FAVORITE of ours! Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir three bags full. One for the master and one for the dame. And one for the little boy who lives down the lane. 2) Rockabye Baby: Fill a bin with a few dolls and stuffed animals. Have your child choose one to rock while singing this song. When you sing "fall" have your child drop to the ground and back up to finish the song. My almost three loved this song, but my one lost interest. Draw a new doll or animal from the bin and sing the song again. Rockabye baby in the tree top, When the wind blows the cradle will rock. When the bough breaks, the cradle will fall, And down will come baby, cradle...

Here's what our week looked like for Letter A:  Read, Read, Read . I love reading to my kids on a daily basis. My almost three has always loved being read to, but my one not so much. A lot of days, I'll read to both of them while they're eating breakfast. I checked out our Letter A Booklist at the library a week in advance. The picture above were our very favorite books, but you view more great Letter A books by clicking on the booklist link. Read Letter A Book . We also love to read these Little Letter Books from The Measured Mom. There are only eight or so pictures in each booklet. I pointed out the uppercase and lowercase A's (since we are focusing on both this year) and we talked about the pictures.  Learn Letter A Songs & Rhymes . This year, I'm putting together an interactive set of songs & rhymes for each letter of the alphabet. I know this series is focused on my almost three, but my one year old had so much fun doing the L...