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I can be a good example for others. 3 Nephi 12:14-16. Sometimes children might not realize how much their examples can bless others. Use these verses to encourage them to let their light shine. Let Your Light Shine  from Little Family Fun. Write ways we can be examples to others on strips of yellow card stock. Glue them around the orange circle, and your children will realize it's a sun (which gives off light). We can be a light to others when we do these things. Reflector Analogy  from Meck Mom. I have her monthly Book of Mormon subscription, and find so many great object lessons. This is one of the three ideas for this week. Talk about reflectors and what they're used for (protection and safety). How do they shine? Where's the battery? Well, there isn't a battery. Explain how they only shine when they are lit by something else (like a head light or flashlight). Talk about how Jesus is our source of light. He invites us to come to Him and be like Him. When we follow Hi

Jesus Christ invites me to come to Him. 3 Nephi 8-11. You may not be able to share with the children all the details of the Savior's appearance to the people of Nephi, but you can hep them feel the love He showed the people. My Joy is Full  from ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Watch this short video clip of what it was like when Christ visited the Americas. Reflector Analogy  from Meck Mom. I have her monthly Book of Mormon subscription, and find so many great object lessons. This is one of the three ideas for this week. Talk about reflectors and what they're used for (protection and safety). How do they shine? Where's the battery? Well, there isn't a battery. Explain how they only shine when they are lit by something else (like a head light or flashlight). Talk about how Jesus is our source of light. He invites us to come to Him and be like Him. When we follow Him, His light shines through us and protects us from harm.  Jesus protects His people as a hen protects her chicks. 

A new star appeared when Jesus Christ was born. 3 Nephi 1:4-15, 19-21. The New Testament account of the Savior's birth is well known, even by children. This week is a great opportunity to teach the children in your class about the miracles the Nephites witnessed when Jesus was born. Video Clip: The Signs of Christ's Birth  from ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Watch this short video clip about the Nephites and the prophecy of the new star. Star Craft Options: Help the children understand that the Nephites were far away from where Jesus was born, but they knew He was born because of the signs they saw. Testify that even though we did not see the Savior's birth, the Holy Ghost can help us know that the stories about it in the scriptures are true. Stained Glass Nativity :    Puffy Paint Star  from I Heart Crafty Things. We made these stars a while ago when we learned about "Letter S" in our  Letter of the Week Series . Puffy paint is one of our favorite ways to paint. Popsic