I posted an activity where older children follow symbols on a poster, challenging them to follow the symbols with appropriate movements. However, that isn’t developmentally what younger children need. Why? (You can skip immediately to the activity OR read the … Continued
“Here’s the beat. Can your hands follow my hands to tap the beat?” “Now let’s put it into a patsch.” (Tapping the palms of your hands on your thighs.) Patsch, patsch, patsch, patsch. Begin to sing the song. Halfway through … Continued
“I have a magic paintbrush! I can make the color I paint change!” I hold my hand up as if holding a paintbrush. With my other hand I “throw” magic sparkles at the imaginary paintbrush. “Poof,” I say,”now my paintbrush … Continued
I stand in front of the children and say “Here is the pattern.” I begin to move the wind wand. Circle, Circle, Circle, Circle (Switch sides) Circle, Circle, Circle, Circle Snake on the floor (left) Snake on the floor … Continued
At the front of the room are these words: Atonement Believe Christ I stand in front of the children and ask, “If one of your friends ask you what you believe, what would you say?” (Receive their answers.) “Do you … Continued
Use a step stool with three different heights, or improvise. I used a thick book, a Sunbeam sized chair, and a regular chair when I did it with the children. Stand in front of the children and begin to … Continued
Prepare two copies each of some pictures that depict the different ways the Atonement helps people: comfort, overcoming trials, support with hard things, resurrection, renewal of the body, understanding pain, etc. Here’s an example… Because of the Atonement, Jesus knows … Continued
Emotions, Long Term Memory, and Associations “Music is a very complex stimulus. It affects us emotionally. It engages our long term memories and feelings about places and people throughout our lives. The moment we are born we start to associate … Continued
Gather some implements that people use to work (a hammer, a calculator, some electrical tape, a whisk and bowl, etc.), and things that people use to play (a board game, some goggles, a ball, etc.). Ask a class of children to … Continued
I ask the children… “If I were a missionary testifying to a group of people, how would I stand? Would I hold a Book of Mormon up in the air? Show me with your body.” The children follow me in … Continued