My name is Simon, the son of Jonah. My brother is Andrew. He and I were fishermen from Galilee turned fishers of men by Jesus of Nazareth. You probably know me better as Peter (Cephas). The Savior gave me this name as we stood before the idol-encrusted banks of Caesarea Philippi. I had just born [...]

"Eggs"-entration
Make or print clipart images of non-matching Easter eggs.  You will need at least 12-16 (for a total of 6-8 matches).  Write numbers, song titles, lines from songs ("Whenever I hear the song of a bird" on one & "or look at the blue, blue sky" on the other), or keywords for songs on the back of each egg.  Pictures representing the topic/keyword of the songs would also work.  Lay them out on the table or tape them to the chalkboard.  Have a child try to make a match.  Whenever a match is made, sing the corresponding song.

image from LDS.orgSymbolScriptureSong


*I made this list with the 2013 Program Songs in mind.

BASKET - Christ carrying our sins
D&C 19:16
For behold, I, God, have suffered these things for all, that they might not suffer if they would repent.
-When I Am Baptized 103*

CHICK - resurrection and new life

This is a continuation from last week's activity.  Again, you may intersperse this activity with teaching "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" or other song practice.  You will need the following numbered eggs with objects placed inside them:

Egg 10 - Piece of white cloth & Egg 11 - Spices

One of Jesus' disciples asked Pilate if he could care for Jesus' body after He died. Pilate agreed to let him do this.  Mary & Mary Magdalene wrapped Jesus' body in linen & used spices to preserve His body.  They would return to do this again in a few days.

Easy to make. I already had everything I needed lying around the house. Plastic eggs, rice, packing tape (best way to keep them closed... glue didn't work out so well) and an empty egg container.

Pass from class to class. Use them to shake the beat or the rhythm while you sing.

This week's sharing time focuses specifically on the Atonement & Crucifixion.  I have done the following activity several times & it ALWAYS invites the spirit.  I am sure many of you have seen this before, but I feel that the best way to teach is often through repetition.

This activity will be spread over two weeks...the first week focuses on the Atonement & Crucifixion while the second week focuses on the Resurrection.  You will need numbered plastic eggs with the following objects placed inside them:

Egg 1 - Sacrament cup

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1. Child picks an egg - on the back is the song to sing
2. Put a blindfold on a child
3. Primary sings loud or soft depending on how close the child is to pinning the egg in the basket

*idea from Teach LDS Children