FHE: First Article of Faith

I'm going to start talking about the articles of faith when I don't have something else already planned.  I debated having one lesson just talking about where they come from, but I think that will not be interesting or memorable at such a young age, so I'll probably hold off on that until they're older.

We sang the song for the opening hymn, and watched this awesome movie while eating our treat (in our pjs) and then I basically quizzed them about it.  I was impressed that my 4-year-old son remembered who the 3 members of the Godhead were!  They then colored a picture I happened to have on hand (my son asked if I had anything to color) of the first vision- which is kinda related to the Godhead, since one of the things it taught us is that Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are separate and have bodies, right?

Maybe I'll try having them repeat the 1st article of faith at dinner every night this week or something...  Perhaps if they memorize it, I'll have a treat reward?

FHE: Temples

Tonight we had FHE in the car.  We went for a drive to see the new Provo temple being built and we had an opening song and prayer in the car on the road.  We talked about the difference between a temple and a church, what happens in a temple, how old you have to be to go to one, etc.  We also told them about temple open houses and dedications.  We stopped at a Kneader's drive-through for a cookie on the way home :)  I think it went pretty well.  It was nice having them strapped down with nothing to do but listen.  I may try to do more FHE field trips in the future, because of this. :)

FHE: Charity

We watched this movie from the Mormon Channel called "The Red Coat".  It's a story from Heber J. Grant's childhood.  I didn't realize that, and wished I would have saved this movie for when we talk about Heber J. Grant.

After the movie was over, we talked about it.  "How did it make you feel?"  and talked about ways we could show charity and kindness in our family.

After you watch the movie, thumbnails for other Mormon Channel movies show up.  My son really wanted to watch another, and we did.  I will look more into these for future FHE lessons.  There's a lot of great stuff in there!

FHE: Wilford Woodruff

This month, the back cover of the Friend magazine highlights the 4th latter-day prophet, Wilford Woodruff.

We opened with the "Latter-Day Prophets" song in the Children's Song Book.

I read the tidbits mentioned in the Friend about WW, we played a recording of his voice you can find here and summarized for them why it is significant (the 1st prophet who was able to record his voice).

I found another FHE lesson highlighting journal writing and so we decided to take that route and start a journal for our 4-year old and 2-year old in which we will write in every Monday, asking them about anything memorable from that week.  I'm excited about this!  They think the funniest things are significant.

Scripture to Remember- DnC 123:17

Let us cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God, and for his arm to be revealed.

FHE: General Conference Scavenger Hunt

This year I thought we'd have a scavenger hunt that revealed some fun facts about General Conference to remind the kids of it, and get them thinking about it.  Here are the questions and hint for the next question I used.  I also, of course, made it a convenient progression for getting ready for bed.  They had fun looking for te clues and got ready for bed really fast! :)

(The first clue will be at the piano for the kids to find when we sing our opening song.)

#1)  What is general conference?

Next Clue:  What we use to make a fort.  

(Do Hi-Lows & weekly calendar overview while there)

#2)  How many sessions per conference are there?

Next clue: Have a treat!

#3)  Who are the Apostles?

Next Clue:  Clear your plates and wash hands 

#4) Who is the current Prophet?

Next Clue:  Use the toilet 

#5) How many apostles are there?

Next Clue:  Go upstairs

#6) Who is singing this song?

Next Clue:  Put on pajamas

#7)  Where does conference take place?

Next Clue:  Where dirty clothes go

#8)  Who else may we hear from in General Conference?  

Next Clue:  Brush teeth

#9)  Which prophet started holding General Conference?

Next Clue:  Read scriptures

#10)  How many Annual General Conferences have there been?

Next Clue:  Say Prayers

#11)  Who are the RS and YW general presidents?

Next Clue:  Read a story

#12)  When is the next general conference this year?

Answers:

#1) A meeting that happens twice a year (April & October) where the prophet, apostles and other general authorities talk to all the Mormons on the planet!

Between the sofa cushions

#2) 5: 2 general sessions on Saturday, 1 Priesthood session on Saturday, 2 general sessions on Sunday. 

Kitchen table, under a treat plate

#3) watch the apostle song http://becominglds.blogspot.com/2009/03/new-apostle-song.html

In the Dishwasher

#4) President Thomas S. Monson (watch the apostle song again, if they don't know, and pause it after they say the prophet's name)

On the back of the toilet

#5) 12 apostles  (count them in the apostle song, if they don't know)

On the iPad at the bottom of the stairs, set up to watch a youtube video of the MOrmon Tabernacle Choir

#6) Mormon Tabernacle Choir

In PJ drawer

#7)  The Conference Center in Down Town Salt Lake City.  (Across the street from the Salt Lake temple)

On Washing Machine

#8) 70s, Sunday School Presidency, Primary Presidency, YM Presidency, YW Presidency, RS Presidency, Presiding Bishopric

On the Mirror

#9) Brigham Young

In Scriptures

#10) 182 

Under pillow

#11) RS: Linda K. Burton ;  YW: Elaine S. Dalton

In an obvious story

#12)  Saturday and Sunday!