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This lesson is based on the current nursery manual, Behold Your Little Ones. Click the link to view the original lesson,  "Sunday is a day to remember Heavenly Father and Jesus"  on LDS.org. For other Family Home Evening lessons, search our  Family Home Evening Index .  Prayer : Scripture : Genesis 2:2 "And of the seventh day God ended his work which he had made; and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had made." Creation Story : I held a picture of the creation and reminded Easton how Jesus created the beautiful world for us. We quickly reviewed the first six days and focused on the last day when Jesus rested. We want to be like Jesus, and he has given us a day to rest just like Him. The day we rest is Sunday. Let's talk about some of the things we do on Sundays. Picture : I showed Easton the picture below  (family going to church) from the manual. I asked Easton what he thought they were doing and explained how going to ch...

This lesson is based on the nursery manual, Behold Your Little Ones. Click the link to view the original lesson,  "I Love my Family" , on LDS.org. For other Family Home Evening lessons, search our  Family Home Evening Index .  Prayer : Scripture : Ephesians 1:6 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth." After reading these verses, we discussed how important it is to be kind and loving toward mom, dad and other family members. Song : "A Happy Family" (Primary Children's Songbook page 197)  Click here to sing along.  We used the suggested actions from the manual: I love mother; she loves me (place hand on chest) We love daddy, yes sirree; (nod head up and down) He loves us, and so you see (extend arms) We are a happy family (hug self) I love sister; she loves me (pl...

This lesson is based on the current nursery manual, Behold Your Little Ones. Click the link to view the original lesson  "I Will Take Care of My Body"  on LDS.org. For other Family Home Evening lessons, search our  Family Home Evening Index .  Prayer : Song : Sing the words below to the tune of "Once there was a snowman" (Children's Songbook Pg. 249). The song and actions below are from the manual: Once I was a baby, baby, baby. (pretend to rock baby in arms) Once I was  a baby, small small, small. (gradually crouch dow) Now I'm growing bigger, bigger, bigger. (gradually stand up) Now I'm growing bigger, tall, tall, tall. (stretch hands above head) Picture : I showed the picture below from the manual and pointed out how the little girl is about the same age as Easton. I commented on how many things the little girl and Easton can do with their bodies - walk, run, jump, catch a ball, swim, etc. I told Easton, "You and the little ...

Prayer: Song: " I am a Child of God " (Children's Songbook p. 2) Scripture: Genesis 1:27 - "So, God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them." I simply stated that we have bodies just like Heavenly Father. Picture & Story: Discuss the first vision and make sure your child(ren) recognize that Heavenly Father has arms, eyes, hands, etc. just like we do. From the nursery manual: "When Joseph Smith was a boy (point to Joseph Smith in the picture), he prayed to Heavenly Father and Jesus (point to Heavenly Father and Jesus in the picture). They came and spoke to Joseph. Joseph saw that Heavenly Father has a body like we do. Heavenly Father has arms. Do you have arms? Show me your arms. Heavenly Father has hands. Do you have hands? Show me your hands. Heavenly Father has a face. Do you have a face? Touch your face. You are a real person. Heavenly Father is a real person. He created your body. Y...

We didn't have much time today, so read a quick book and made a mummy craft. Book - "Runaway Mummy: A Petrifying Parody" : This book is very similar to the 'Runaway Bunny'. Click here to purchase this book on Amazon. "Filled with uproarious illustrations, a beloved classic gets a kindhearted send-up in this utterly monsterized parody from Michael Rex, creator of the  New York Times  bestselling  Goodnight Goon . This is  The Runaway Bunny  like you've never seen it before. Kids will dig the vast array of terrible monsters, but parents will love the sweet sentiment. A fabulous Halloween treat for all those little monsters!" Mummy Craft : I saw a similar idea on pinterest. I cut a paper towel into strips and we wrapped and glued them onto a toilet paper roll. After the toilet paper roll was covered, we glued on goggly eyes.

This lesson contains ideas from the current nursery manual, Behold Your Little Ones. Click the link to view the original lesson, " I Will Obey " from LDS.org. Prayer : Scripture : Ephesians 6:1 "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right." I explained what 'obey' means and told Easton how happy it makes Heavenly Father when he listens to mom and dad. Song : " Quickly I'll Obey ." (Primary Children's Songbook P. 197) We did the actions from the manual as we sang the song: When my mother calls me (cup hands around mouth) Quickly I'll obey (run quietly in place) I want to do just what is best (nod head up and down) Each and every day. When my father calls me (cup hands around mouth) Quickly I'll obey (run quietly in place) I want to do just what is best (nod head up and down) Each and every day. Heavenly Father loves me (hug self) Blesses me each day (continue hugging self as you tur...

Prayer : Song : " The Holy Ghost " - Primary Children's Songbook page 105. Story : We read one of my favorite books about the Holy Ghost titled, " The Holy Ghost is Like a Blanket " by Annalisa Hall. It explains the Holy Ghost on a simple, child level. I'll sometimes put this book in our church bag or have it out on Sundays to read. Below is a description I found online. Here's a short summary of the book, "Your children don't see the Holy Ghost, but that doesn't mean they can't feel his presence...this board book depicts characteristics of the Holy Ghost by comparing them to objects children remember and relate to. These meaningful analogies will help your little ones recognize the Holy Ghost as a real influence in their lives." Coloring Page : I printed  "The Holy Ghost helps me know what is right"  coloring page by Lisa Bolce Hannington and my boys colored the boy version. Testimony : For other le...

This lesson contains some ideas from the current nursery manual, Behold Your Little Ones. Click the link to view the original lesson, " The Holy Ghost Helps Me " from LDS.org. Prayer : Song : " I Know my Father Lives " - Primary Children's Songbook page 5. After we sang the song, we reviewed the words: I know my Father lives and loves me too (touch hand to chest) The Spirit whispers this to me and tells me it is true (cup hand to ear) And tells me it is true. I told my two that another name for "The Spirit" is the Holy Ghost. The Holy Ghost is a gift from our Heavenly Father to help us. Heavenly Father talks to us through the Holy Ghost. Holy Ghost Object Lesson : This took a little bit of preparation, but it was really fun. I got a bunch of objects (see our list below) together that explain ways the Holy Ghost speaks to us. I put them in a box and wrapped the box prior to the lesson. My two unwrapped the "gift" and ...