Tag Archive: LDS Seminary
Cell Phone / Prayer
Hold up a cell phone and ask if anyone has ever used one. Ask them to name places where they’ve used a cell phone. Answers may include in a car, outside, in the house, even on a boat. Now ask the class why they have used a cell phone. Answers may include I needed information, when I needed help, when I may be lost and not know directions, or when…
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Don’t judge a Kiwi by it’s cover
Pass around the kiwi fruit. Make the point that the kiwi has a rough, unpleasant, hairy, tasteless exterior. Ask the students the following questions: 1) What makes the kiwi fruit seem unappealing? (It’s exterior.) 2) What are some outward features by which we judge others? 3) Who might be “kiwi people” around us? When the fruit has been examined by everyone, peel off the skin, and slice up the inside…
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Anger Bounce Back at you
After having a discussion with the students on what makes us angry, we searched Alma 20:8-15 for reasons why King Lamoni’s father became so very angry with his son. We discussed reasons he may have been angry and then we discussed ways to avoid being angry. We read a few scripture references that give guidance on not allowing anger to control you. I then showed them several balls of different…
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Christmas Service Project for injured members of US Armed Forces
Jenny Smith
Spudwood Derby Activity
Jenny Smith
10 Tips for Giving a Great Talk
Primary Object Lesson Talks You will get some good ideas from my LDS Object Lessons for simple Primary talks. Top Ten tips for Giving a Great Talk by Robert Felts, New Era, August 2000 from LDS.org Accept the assignment cheerfully, and pray for guidance, especially if you aren’t comfortable with the assigned topic. Start outlining your talk at least a week before your assignment. Use scriptures. Try to memorize the verses…
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Simple Service / Charity activity
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Living the gospel is an everyday thing
Give a few volunteers a toothbrush and towel. Have people in the class say things that help them live the gospel or keep the sabbath day. For each thing said, spread some toothpaste on the brushes till its overflowing and then have the people brush with it. Their mouths will be overflowing with paste! Then say “well, they have brushed with enough paste to last all week, they wont have…
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What’s In Your Backpack?
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Gospel Treasure Hunt
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The Books of the Book of Mormon Scavenger Hunt
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