My Family

Song: I have a Family Tree
Prayer: Dylan

Lesson: Arthur

My Family

We used this lesson from the Friend to teach about our family.

We used representations for our Grandparents, parents, 2 boys, and a baby (for the baby soon-to-be born).

We took turns by saying something that we love about each family member. Once we finished talking about that family member, we put them next to the home.

We emphasized that our home is a place where our family can feel loved.

Song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Prayer: Tyler

Gratitude Turkey

Song: I am Thankful to be me (Children's Songbook #11)
Prayer: Dylan

Scripture: Tyler Alma 34:38

Lesson: Kerri
Why is it important that we celebrate Thanksgiving?
Who should we be grateful to for giving us so many blessings?
What are some things that we should be thankful for?

Song: I am a Child of God
Prayer: Arthur

Activity: Gratitude Turkey
I found this activity online and thought it was simple enough for my family.

Heavenly Father Loves Me

Song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Prayer: Arthur
Scripture: Tyler D&C 59:18-20

Lesson: Heavenly Father Loves Me

I found this lesson (under "Creation") that ended up working very well for our kids. I prepared a box filled with a candle, some colorful leaves, and some M&M's. I kept the lid on the box.

Heavenly Father loves us all so much. He created so many things to help us be happy and experience joy.

Can you think of anything that Heavenly Father created? Sun, Moon, Stars, Trees, Pictures, Lights

This box is full of things that will help us remember how much Heavenly Father loves us.

Heavenly Father gave us noses so that we can smell beautiful things. Take out the candle and pass it around so everyone can use their nose to smell.

Heavenly Father gave us eyes so we can see wonderful creations. Sprinkle colorful leaves on the floor.

Heavenly Father gave us mouths and tongues to be able to taste delicious food. Have kids close their eyes and put an M&M inside their mouth.

These are just 3 of the things that Heavenly Father gave us so that we can experience joy and happiness in our lives.

Song: I am a Child of God
Prayer: Tyler

Activity: Head, Shoulder, Knees and Toes

Prayers of Gratitude

Song:
Prayer: Arthur

Lesson: Kerri

I read the story, Pirates, from the Friend Magazine. We talked about how a simple prayer from a little girl helped save all the people on the boat. It is important to Thank Heavenly Father for all of our blessings in our prayers. We then talked about some of the things that we are grateful for in our live.

Activity: I used the activity from this page in the Friend. We listed all of the things that we should thank Heavenly Father for in our prayers.

Prayer: Tyler

Family Home Evening - Being Thankful

Family Home Evening Lesson
Being Thankful

Opening Song: "Christmas Bells" (Children's Songbook #54)
Opening Prayer: Tyler

Lesson: Being Thankful

What are we Thankful for?
(family, church, friends, house, etc.)

Some people don't have those things in their life. We are very fortunate to have been blessed with these things.

Reminder that even though Christmastime brings presents, we should be show our thanks for everything we already have.

How do we say Thank You?
(say prayers, be kind to others, share)

Activity: Create Gratitude Chains (1 inch strips of green and red paper - write things you are thankful for and chain them together)

Closing Song: "Christmas Bells" (Children's Songbook #54)
Closing Prayer: Arthur