Primary Birthdays

Of the two Primaries I’ve served in, both invited the Birthday Child to the front of the class for a song. One sang the “..zippydeeaaaa and hideyho…” birthday song in the Children’s Songbook, and the other had the class sing that child’s favorite Primary song (the kids seemed to really like this). They also gave each child a treat and a little note.

The unit I’m in now gives a picture of the Savior with the children — those little cards from Distribution with the Articles of Faith on the back — and a scripture marking pencil. I think that’s a pretty good idea, considering that many children may have food allergies and that this gift helps the kids focus on spiritual things.