One of the busiest times of the year is getting everything ready for the new year! I have been there and know all that goes into getting things ready. Below, are some printables and tips and ideas to make things just a little bit easier.
Showing posts with label Cub Scouts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cub Scouts. Show all posts
All You Need for 2017's LDS Primary Theme: Choose The Right
One of the busiest times of the year is getting everything ready for the new year! I have been there and know all that goes into getting things ready. Below, are some printables and tips and ideas to make things just a little bit easier.
Quick, fun Tic-Tac-Toe Block Craft Project! {Great Kids Craft}
A few months back my son had one last thing to do for him to receive his Wolf in Cub Scouts. That one last thing was to make something. He decided to make this fun little Tic-Tac-Toe game.
"I Collect Bugs" Sign Tutorial
My kiddos school is having a silent auction, so I wanted to put a couple baskets together for it. This first basket is one that any bug collector would love, aka. my boys. They are drooling over the basket. I wanted to make a fun little sign to go in it that could be displayed in the bug lovers bedroom. Here's what I came up with:
Shake, Shake, Shake Maracas...Homemade Maracas!
My son's class had a fun FIESTA party!! My job was coming up with a craft to do. After scouring the internet for ideas I came upon some cute maracas. There were several different ways to make them. I needed an idea that I could do for over 130 kiddos in 20 minutes of time. Here is what I came up with:
Family Home Evening on Heavenly Blesses Us When We Live the Word of Wisdom (Faith in God Activity)
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is:
Heavenly Blesses Us When We Live the Word of Wisdom (Faith in God Activity)
Free Printable:
Day 9 and 10 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Games (Cake Walk, Bingo, Halloween Character Swat)
After a crazy day of Field Trips, Presidency Meetings, shopping for primary and trying to get this post in...it didn't get finished yesterday. So, I am combining Day 9 and 10 and posting some fun Halloween Games that would be fun for School, Church or Family Parties.
Day 9 and 10 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Games and Printables
Day 9 and 10 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Halloween Games and Printables
Day 4 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: DIY Halloween Craft- Paper Haunted House
Day 4 of the 12 Days of Halloween Fun: Paper Haunted House
Book Review: "More Mormon Origami" by Todd Huisken
I am excited and pleased to announce that Todd has come out with his second origami book titled, "More Mormon Origami", which like the first is published by Cedar Fort, Inc. This book is hot off the press and was just released on October 14th. What you can expect from this book, is just as the title suggests, more amazingly fun origami designs that have been inspired by LDS Church history, LDS temples and stories from the Book of Mormon.
LDS General Conference Preparation and Printables
I get so excited every time the first of April and the first of October roll around. Because that means, I get to be instructed by the prophet and his apostles and leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It also means I can receive personal revelation myself as I listen and ponder their words.
I thought I would share some ideas on preparation and some printables that can help keep the kiddos engaged.
Family Home Evening on Getting Ready for the School Year
I always like to do a family home evening focused on the new school year right before school. It is a time to review the policies and rules of the classroom and school. Set goals and discuss things that might occur during the year.
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: Getting Ready for the School Year. This could also help towards fulfilling Faith in God activity #6 under Developing Talents. Also in the Webelos Cub Scout book there is the Scholar Requirement that could be worked on.
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: Getting Ready for the School Year. This could also help towards fulfilling Faith in God activity #6 under Developing Talents. Also in the Webelos Cub Scout book there is the Scholar Requirement that could be worked on.
Family Home Evening on: Family Fun Activity (Serving Others Category: Faith in God Activity)
One of the funnest activities was when I had my son help plan a "Family Fun Activity". He needed to do this to pass off a requirement in cub scouting. It was simple, just watching a movie together, but fun because he planned it. I thought it would be a great idea to have each of my kids take turns in planning something fun that they would like to do as a family. One of the Faith in God Activities is to "Plan and hold a parent-child activity, such as a dinner, picnic, hike, day trip, or service project". So, I decided to base Family Home Evening around this topic. For ours my son helped plan a family outing in the mountains to eat lunch, 4-wheel and fish. There is just something about being out in nature that helps build family bonds. Here is the outline:
I hope and pray that you can use these ideas as a guideline and adjust them to the needs of your own specific family. Our prophet President Monson says, "We cannot afford to neglect this heaven-inspired program. It can bring spiritual growth to each member of the family, helping him or her to withstand the temptations which are everywhere. The lessons learned in the home are those that last the longest." On Lds.org there are resources available in helping to make your Family Home Evenings successful, here is a link to that site on Family Home Evenings.
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is:
Preparation: Research places to go and things to do as a family. Make necessary preparations before leaving for activity.
Have a member of the family member say the prayer
Discuss any family business
Follow-up with last weeks FHE.
Introduce this weeks Topic: Family Fun Activity (Faith in God Activity: "Plan and hold a parent-child activity, such as a dinner, picnic, hike, day trip, or service project.")
Article of Faith: #7: "We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation, visions, healing, interpretation of tongues, and so forth." (Pearl of Great Price)
Family Home Evening Instruction:
**I would do the planning a day to a week before the family activity. So you could do the planning the activity for one Family Home Evening and then do the actual Family Fun Activity the next week's Family Home Evening.**
Begin by reading this quote, "Plan and carry out meaningful vacations together, considering our children’s needs, talents, and abilities. Help them create happy memories, improve their talents, and build their feelings of self-worth." - by Robert D. Hales, Strengthening Families: Our Sacred Duty.
Show your family the "Family Fun Planner". Give them ideas of some activities you could do as a family and invite them to also give some ideas of some activities they think would be fun to do as a family. Decide on an activity and using the sheet to plan what you will do for the activity and the items you will need.
Read this quote, "Families that play together stay together, especially when their play is uplifting and wholesome. Family vacations, holidays, birthday celebrations, and other activities build strong bonds and feelings of self-worth. The phrase “Remember when we…” is sure to bring love and laughter in the years to come." -Happiness in Family Life
Make the necessary plans. Check the weather if it is an outdoor activity and be prepared.
During the activity look for times to reflect as a family allowing family members to share their thoughts and feelings. **Before leaving for the activity say a pray as a family and upon returning close the activity with a prayer**
Most of all ENJOY each others company, make those memories and family bonds that are so important!
Close with a Family Prayer.
Free Printables: Best way to print printables is to click on the image and save it to your computer. You will then be able to print the image from your computer.
Family Home Evening on Developing Talents (passes off a Faith in God Requirement)
I hope and pray that you can use these ideas as a guideline and adjust them to the needs of your own specific family. Our prophet President Monson says, "We cannot afford to neglect this heaven-inspired program. It can bring spiritual growth to each member of the family, helping him or her to withstand the temptations which are everywhere. The lessons learned in the home are those that last the longest." On Lds.org there are resources available in helping to make your Family Home Evenings successful, here is a link to that site on Family Home Evenings.
Welcome everyone to Family Night
Sing: "Give, Said the Little Stream" Children's Song Book Pg 236
Have a member of the family member say the prayer
Discuss any family business
Follow-up with last weeks FHE.
Introduce this weeks Topic: Developing Talents (passes off a Faith in God Requirement)
Scripture: Read and Mark: D&C 82:18
Article of Faith: #6: "We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth."
Family Home Evening Instruction:
Begin family night by giving each family member a certain amount of "Talent Cards". For example: you might give one family member one and another family member 2 and another 5. (Before hand you should have written talents on the cards, I left them blank so if you had specif talents for a certain person you could do that) Have each family member read their cards and think about the talent they have been given. Then ask each family member if they would be willing to share that talent. If a family member decides to share their talent give them another talent. If they choose not to share that talent, take that talent away and give it to the person with the most talents.
Play the video "The Parable of the Talents".
Explain that Heavenly Father has given each of us talents. It is our choice to either hide the talents we have been given or to develop and share our talents with others. If we hide our talents then we will loose them. If we develop and share our talents then we will gain more talents and will be further blessed.
"We may look on our daily work merely as chores. However, when we perform these tasks in a spirit of loving service to husband, children, family, and friends, we bring joy to ourselves and others. To cook a tasteful meal, study for a class, cultivate a garden, write a letter, kindly encourage a friend or family member—all these efforts are improving talents.
God then grants an increase by blessing us with new talents. Often these are qualities of character. We learn to understand the needs of those we serve and to show patience, affection, tolerance, and generosity." ("Talents Are for Sharing" from the October 1993 Liahona magazine)
Share these ideas for developing talents:
Found in "Idea List: Unearthing Your Talents" from Sept. 1998 New Era Magazine.
• Spend some time each day perfecting a talent or skill you already have.
• Don’t be afraid to try new things.
• Read your patriarchal blessing to see what natural gifts are mentioned there.
• Expose yourself to new activities. If you generally excel in sports, try something in the arts, or vice versa.
• Read about the qualities the Savior possessed, such as charity, selflessness, and forgiveness. Since we all have the ability to eventually become like him, we should work diligently on developing these Christlike attributes.
• Pray that the Lord will help make your weakness into strength as he promised in Ether 12:27.
• Choose someone you admire to be your role model and find out what they did to develop their talents.
• Participate in the New Era contest this year.
• Choose a project in the Young Women, Duty to God Award, or Scouting programs that is different from the projects or values you usually choose. This is a great way to introduce yourself to new activities.
• Look to your roots to see what talents your ancestors had. This could give you clues as to what natural abilities you may have, since some talents are inherited.
• Plan to look semi-ridiculous while trying new things. It’s bound to happen. You may find you don’t have a natural knack for certain activities, but by trying new things, you’ll be gaining courage and the ability to laugh at yourself.
Explain that as a family we are going to learn a new talent together. Teach each family member how to lead and sing the song, "I am a Child of God" from the Children's Songbook.
Invite each family member to fill out the "I will Develop and Share my Talents" paper (see below printable).
Invite family members to bear their testimonies about how developing talents helps prepare us for service to Heavenly Father and others.
Free Printables:
For More Family Home Evening Ideas Click this Link: Family Home Evening Ideas
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: Developing Talents (passes off a Faith in God Requirement)
Preparation: Read "Talents Are for Sharing" from the October 1993 Liahona magazine. Read "Idea List: Unearthing Your Talents" from Sept. 1998 New Era Magazine. Prepare the "Talent cards"(see printable below). Write talents on the cards. Prepare the "I will Develop and Share my talents printable"
Sing: "Give, Said the Little Stream" Children's Song Book Pg 236
Have a member of the family member say the prayer
Discuss any family business
Follow-up with last weeks FHE.
Introduce this weeks Topic: Developing Talents (passes off a Faith in God Requirement)
Scripture: Read and Mark: D&C 82:18
Article of Faith: #6: "We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, namely, apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists, and so forth."
Family Home Evening Instruction:
Begin family night by giving each family member a certain amount of "Talent Cards". For example: you might give one family member one and another family member 2 and another 5. (Before hand you should have written talents on the cards, I left them blank so if you had specif talents for a certain person you could do that) Have each family member read their cards and think about the talent they have been given. Then ask each family member if they would be willing to share that talent. If a family member decides to share their talent give them another talent. If they choose not to share that talent, take that talent away and give it to the person with the most talents.
Play the video "The Parable of the Talents".
Explain that Heavenly Father has given each of us talents. It is our choice to either hide the talents we have been given or to develop and share our talents with others. If we hide our talents then we will loose them. If we develop and share our talents then we will gain more talents and will be further blessed.
"We may look on our daily work merely as chores. However, when we perform these tasks in a spirit of loving service to husband, children, family, and friends, we bring joy to ourselves and others. To cook a tasteful meal, study for a class, cultivate a garden, write a letter, kindly encourage a friend or family member—all these efforts are improving talents.
God then grants an increase by blessing us with new talents. Often these are qualities of character. We learn to understand the needs of those we serve and to show patience, affection, tolerance, and generosity." ("Talents Are for Sharing" from the October 1993 Liahona magazine)
Share these ideas for developing talents:
Found in "Idea List: Unearthing Your Talents" from Sept. 1998 New Era Magazine.
• Spend some time each day perfecting a talent or skill you already have.
• Don’t be afraid to try new things.
• Read your patriarchal blessing to see what natural gifts are mentioned there.
• Expose yourself to new activities. If you generally excel in sports, try something in the arts, or vice versa.
• Read about the qualities the Savior possessed, such as charity, selflessness, and forgiveness. Since we all have the ability to eventually become like him, we should work diligently on developing these Christlike attributes.
• Pray that the Lord will help make your weakness into strength as he promised in Ether 12:27.
• Choose someone you admire to be your role model and find out what they did to develop their talents.
• Participate in the New Era contest this year.
• Choose a project in the Young Women, Duty to God Award, or Scouting programs that is different from the projects or values you usually choose. This is a great way to introduce yourself to new activities.
• Look to your roots to see what talents your ancestors had. This could give you clues as to what natural abilities you may have, since some talents are inherited.
• Plan to look semi-ridiculous while trying new things. It’s bound to happen. You may find you don’t have a natural knack for certain activities, but by trying new things, you’ll be gaining courage and the ability to laugh at yourself.
Explain that as a family we are going to learn a new talent together. Teach each family member how to lead and sing the song, "I am a Child of God" from the Children's Songbook.
Invite each family member to fill out the "I will Develop and Share my Talents" paper (see below printable).
Invite family members to bear their testimonies about how developing talents helps prepare us for service to Heavenly Father and others.
Close with a Family Prayer.
Free Printables:
Some More Mother's Day Printables
I love having all kinds of options, that is why I am adding some more printable pages for Mother's Day!
Printing Tips: Click on image and save it to your computer. You can then print the image from your saved file.
The sheet above is a color page. It would be great alone, or you could print it on card stock and then print one of the below printable pages onto the other side:
We cannot Forget about GRANDMA!!! Here are some printable the kids could fill out and color for one of their FAVORITE people! These could also be printed front and back.
Emergency Preparedness Super Saturday Ideas (Relief Society)
Preparedness is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as... "the fact of being ready for something : the state of being prepared."
This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend a Relief Society Super Saturday all about Emergency Preparedness. It was great to be able to visit with the other sisters in the ward and give each other ideas on how to be prepared. I was excited to be able to share some of the things I have put together for my family. I thought I would share them on here also, as well as share some of the other ideas that were shared that day.
The "Go Bag":
This page should be filled out for each family member and put in a small binder or three ponged folder and put in their "Go Bag". Other items that should also be put in the binder are:
-Make copies of Birth Certificate.
-Make copies of Social Security Card
-Make copies of Adult ID's such as Driver's License
-Make copies of Immunization Records
-Make copies of Marriage License
-Make copies of Current Medication Labels and directions
-Copy of Family picture (this would be beneficial to have if separated or even just as a comfort item)
-Child ID/Safety kit (There are many sites out their that offer these kits for free. Also, a lot of times in children's picture packets from the school they will include one. Some kits even include a swab for DNA. It is important to have one where you can provide a picture, a description of your child, and fingerprints.) ***Once you get one, do it***
***A great idea one of my friend gave was to laminate all of these items, so they will be protected.***
Hot Pad First Aid Kit:
These cute little first aid kits have been around for a while. I made my first one probably over 10 years ago. They are so easy to make and so handy!! I had one in my car and someone like it so much they stole it. Above is a list of items I put into my kits.
72 Hour Kit Ideas:
This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend a Relief Society Super Saturday all about Emergency Preparedness. It was great to be able to visit with the other sisters in the ward and give each other ideas on how to be prepared. I was excited to be able to share some of the things I have put together for my family. I thought I would share them on here also, as well as share some of the other ideas that were shared that day.
The "Go Bag":
The idea is to have one of these "Go Bags" for each family member and have them in their rooms where it will be easy to grab and go. Here is a link to the posts I have done on getting one ready.
Important Information Binder:
-Make copies of Birth Certificate.
-Make copies of Social Security Card
-Make copies of Adult ID's such as Driver's License
-Make copies of Immunization Records
-Make copies of Marriage License
-Make copies of Current Medication Labels and directions
-Copy of Family picture (this would be beneficial to have if separated or even just as a comfort item)
-Child ID/Safety kit (There are many sites out their that offer these kits for free. Also, a lot of times in children's picture packets from the school they will include one. Some kits even include a swab for DNA. It is important to have one where you can provide a picture, a description of your child, and fingerprints.) ***Once you get one, do it***
***A great idea one of my friend gave was to laminate all of these items, so they will be protected.***
Hot Pad First Aid Kit:
72 Hour Kit Ideas:
This is my 72 Hour kit list. These are the items I have in my kits and how I have them stored.
Emergency Preparedness Car Kit:
3 Month Food Storage Supply Ideas: Click HERE For the Link
Long term storage items:
(This is a great link, with a list of foods with a long shelf life)
Here are some more ideas:
-Honey
-Salt (the good stuff with minerals)
-Rice
These are the other ideas they had at the Super Saturday:
Emergency Washing "Machine"/Container:
We were lucky to have these buckets donated to us, they are from a dairy and are sherbet containers, thus the wording "Citric" on the lid. They smell wonderful! The wonderful sister who put the Super Saturday together had all of the holes drilled for us already. It looks like you drill a hole in the lid large enough for the plunger to move freely through. Then you drill little holes in the plunger.
Portable Potty:
I love these! I already had one, but thought it would be nice to have two. Here is a link to Utah.gov's website Be Ready Utah. It has a list of what you will need for your portable potty.
Some More Great Ideas:
(click on each one for the links)
Toilet Paper Roll and Lint Fire Starters
Petroleum Jelly and Lint Fire Starters
Homemade Clothes Detergents
Water Storage and Preparation
Great Websites for Emergency Preparedness:
CDC
Ready.Gov
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
FEMA
Be Ready Utah
(click on each one for the links)
Toilet Paper Roll and Lint Fire Starters
Petroleum Jelly and Lint Fire Starters
Homemade Clothes Detergents
Water Storage and Preparation
Great Websites for Emergency Preparedness:
CDC
Ready.Gov
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
American Red Cross
Boy Scouts of America
FEMA
Be Ready Utah
Pinewood Derby Time!! We raced a 2005 Ford Mustang GT...
This was my son's final pinewood derby. I didn't realize this until the race was all over and we returned home. It will not be our last derby as a family though, with two more boys coming up quickly. Here are the pics of THE CAR:
After our son choose his car, we used the standard Pinewood derby car kit and my husband, with help from my son cut drew the design onto the block of wood and then used a ban saw to cut it out. Then there was some dremel tool use and lots of sanding.
Then came the paint job...this part was left up to me. We are procrastinators, time was running out, so I did this after my son already went to bed. I used two different colors for the base coat, a darker maroonish red and then a cherry red. Then I drew all of the details on with a pencil and started painting away. The flames are yellow with white highlights. The window are painted black and then I used some diamond glaze to give them some dimension. My husband wanted the rims painted, I think it added some character to the car. After all the painting was completed, it was sprayed with a top coat. My son loved it! It was't the fastest car on the track, but at least it raised in style, right? These pics were taken after the race, as you can see the graphite dirtied up the paint job a little.
Family Home Evening on Heavenly Father gives us Talents to Share with others (Passing off Cub Scout Art Belt Loop)
I hope and pray that you can use these ideas as a guideline and adjust them to the needs of your own specific family. Our prophet President Monson says, "We cannot afford to neglect this heaven-inspired program. It can bring spiritual growth to each member of the family, helping him or her to withstand the temptations which are everywhere. The lessons learned in the home are those that last the longest." On Lds.org there are resources available in helping to make your Family Home Evenings successful, here is a link to that site on Family Home Evenings.
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: Heavenly Father gives us Talents to Share with others (Passing off Cub Scout Art Belt Loop) It is really quite amazing if you think about it, all of the gifts our Heavenly Father gives to each of us. The great thing is, is that he doesn't give the same gift or talent to every person. We each have our individual talents. Why is this so great? Well, I believe it is great becasue we are able to share our talents with each other, to help each other, to teach each other. I am grateful for the gifts I have been given and very grateful for the way other people's gifts/talents have blessed my life.
Welcome everyone to Family Night
Sing: ""Give," Said the Little Stream" Children's Songbook 236
Have a member of the family member say the prayer
Discuss any family business
Follow-up with last weeks FHE.
Introduce this weeks Topic: Heavenly Father gives us Talents to Share with others (Passing off Cub Scout Art Belt Loop)
Scripture: Read and Mark: D&C 60:13
Article of Faith: #3 "We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel." Repeat this Article of Faith as a Family. Help each family member to understand the meaning. Help each family member memorize the Article of Faith.
Before FHE, ask each family member to come to FHE with a talent they would like to share. If member's are having a hard time discovering their talent, help them by pointing out what you think their talents are.
Pretend you are an announcer. Say, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you to the first (insert your families last name here) family Talent Show. I would like to introduce our first talented performer, (insert family member's name here)." Let the family member introduce what their talent is and then let them share their talent with the rest of the family. Continue with each family member. Thank each family member for their participation.
Play the video "Matt and Mandy: Developing Talents".
Discuss with your family how great it is that our Heavenly Father has given us each talents or gifts. Discuss ways we can work to develope our talents. Below are some things we can do to help us develop our talents:
"First, we must discover our talents. We should evaluate ourselves to find our strengths and abilities. Our family and friends can help us do this. We should also ask our Heavenly Father to help us learn about our talents.
Second, we must be willing to spend the time and effort to develop the talent we are seeking.
Third, we must have faith that our Heavenly Father will help us, and we must have faith in ourselves.
Fourth, we must learn the skills necessary for us to develop our talents. We might do this by taking a class, asking a friend to teach us, or reading a book.
Fifth, we must practice using our talent. Every talent takes effort and work to develop. The mastery of a talent must be earned.
Sixth, we must share our talent with others. It is by our using our talents that they grow (see Matthew 25:29)." (Chapter 34: Developing Our Talents. Gospel Principles, (2011), 196–99)
Give each family member the Developing talents printable below. Have them fill it out and work on developing a talent throughout the month.
Explain how there are many different talents. There are talents that we can see easily, such as talents of playing an instruments, singing, drawing, being good at sports, etc. There are also talents that are not seen so easily, such as talents of being a good listener, making friends easily, peacemaker, being able to teach, being a good learner/student, having patience, being able to look at the good in people and things, etc. Each talent is special and can bless others lives when we share it.
Explain to your family that you are going to work on a talent tonight as a family. The talent is that of art.
Start by showing your family members some art pieces. Some of these might include some of the drawings in the Media Library on LDS.org. Discuss the elements of design: lines, circles, dots, shapes, colors, patterns, textures, space, balance and perspective.
As a family, "Make a list of common materials used to create visual art compositions." (Cub Scout Art Academics Belt Loop). The list could include: Water color paint, Colored Pencils, Acrylic Paints, Oil Paints, Chalk, Charcoal, Pencil, Clay, Wood, etc.
Next, "Identify the three primary colors and the three secondary colors that can be made by mixing them. Show how this is done using paints or markers. Use the primary and secondary colors to create a painting." (Cub Scout Art Academics Belt Loop). See printable below.
Lastly, "Demonstrate how six of the following elements of design are used in a drawing: lines, circles, dots, shapes, colors, patterns, textures, space, balance, or perspective." (Cub Scout Art Academics Belt Loop). Give each family member a piece of paper and some colored pencils. Have them draw something using the elements of design, listed above.
Bear your testimony about how Heavenly Father has given us each talents to develop and share with others.
Close with a Family Prayer.
Free Printables:
For More Family Home Evening Ideas Click this Link: Family Home Evening Ideas
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: Heavenly Father gives us Talents to Share with others (Passing off Cub Scout Art Belt Loop) It is really quite amazing if you think about it, all of the gifts our Heavenly Father gives to each of us. The great thing is, is that he doesn't give the same gift or talent to every person. We each have our individual talents. Why is this so great? Well, I believe it is great becasue we are able to share our talents with each other, to help each other, to teach each other. I am grateful for the gifts I have been given and very grateful for the way other people's gifts/talents have blessed my life.
Welcome everyone to Family Night
Sing: ""Give," Said the Little Stream" Children's Songbook 236
Have a member of the family member say the prayer
Discuss any family business
Follow-up with last weeks FHE.
Introduce this weeks Topic: Heavenly Father gives us Talents to Share with others (Passing off Cub Scout Art Belt Loop)
Scripture: Read and Mark: D&C 60:13
Article of Faith: #3 "We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel." Repeat this Article of Faith as a Family. Help each family member to understand the meaning. Help each family member memorize the Article of Faith.
Before FHE, ask each family member to come to FHE with a talent they would like to share. If member's are having a hard time discovering their talent, help them by pointing out what you think their talents are.
Pretend you are an announcer. Say, "Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you to the first (insert your families last name here) family Talent Show. I would like to introduce our first talented performer, (insert family member's name here)." Let the family member introduce what their talent is and then let them share their talent with the rest of the family. Continue with each family member. Thank each family member for their participation.
Play the video "Matt and Mandy: Developing Talents".
Discuss with your family how great it is that our Heavenly Father has given us each talents or gifts. Discuss ways we can work to develope our talents. Below are some things we can do to help us develop our talents:
"First, we must discover our talents. We should evaluate ourselves to find our strengths and abilities. Our family and friends can help us do this. We should also ask our Heavenly Father to help us learn about our talents.
Second, we must be willing to spend the time and effort to develop the talent we are seeking.
Third, we must have faith that our Heavenly Father will help us, and we must have faith in ourselves.
Fourth, we must learn the skills necessary for us to develop our talents. We might do this by taking a class, asking a friend to teach us, or reading a book.
Fifth, we must practice using our talent. Every talent takes effort and work to develop. The mastery of a talent must be earned.
Sixth, we must share our talent with others. It is by our using our talents that they grow (see Matthew 25:29)." (Chapter 34: Developing Our Talents. Gospel Principles, (2011), 196–99)
Give each family member the Developing talents printable below. Have them fill it out and work on developing a talent throughout the month.
Explain how there are many different talents. There are talents that we can see easily, such as talents of playing an instruments, singing, drawing, being good at sports, etc. There are also talents that are not seen so easily, such as talents of being a good listener, making friends easily, peacemaker, being able to teach, being a good learner/student, having patience, being able to look at the good in people and things, etc. Each talent is special and can bless others lives when we share it.
Explain to your family that you are going to work on a talent tonight as a family. The talent is that of art.
Start by showing your family members some art pieces. Some of these might include some of the drawings in the Media Library on LDS.org. Discuss the elements of design: lines, circles, dots, shapes, colors, patterns, textures, space, balance and perspective.
As a family, "Make a list of common materials used to create visual art compositions." (Cub Scout Art Academics Belt Loop). The list could include: Water color paint, Colored Pencils, Acrylic Paints, Oil Paints, Chalk, Charcoal, Pencil, Clay, Wood, etc.
Next, "Identify the three primary colors and the three secondary colors that can be made by mixing them. Show how this is done using paints or markers. Use the primary and secondary colors to create a painting." (Cub Scout Art Academics Belt Loop). See printable below.
Lastly, "Demonstrate how six of the following elements of design are used in a drawing: lines, circles, dots, shapes, colors, patterns, textures, space, balance, or perspective." (Cub Scout Art Academics Belt Loop). Give each family member a piece of paper and some colored pencils. Have them draw something using the elements of design, listed above.
Bear your testimony about how Heavenly Father has given us each talents to develop and share with others.
Free Printables:
sT. pATTY'S dAY wORD sCRAMBLE pRINTABLES!
Whether it is for a class party or to just have some fun with the kids, who doesn't love a good Word Scramble?
Below, is the word scramble I put together for my son's St. Patty's Day class party. Hope you enjoy, it!!
Printing Tips: Click on the Image and Save it to your Computer. From your computer you will then be able to print the image.
Below, is the word scramble I put together for my son's St. Patty's Day class party. Hope you enjoy, it!!
Printing Tips: Click on the Image and Save it to your Computer. From your computer you will then be able to print the image.
Colored Printable:
Black and White Printable:
Printable with the key/answers:
Book Review on "Mormon Origami" by Todd Huisken
I am extremely excited to write my first book review. A little over a month ago, I received an e-mail from Todd Huisken, asking if I would be interest in writing a book review on his book, "Mormon Origami". I was flattered that he would ask me and did a little research by going to his website. I learned that Todd, is a licensed marriage & family therapist and that he taught early morning seminary for six years. I also learned that the book, "Mormon Origami" has 25 different origami designs in it. I was intrigued and became excited thinking of the different ways the origami designs could be used. So, I e-mailed him back my response and a little while later received his book.
When I received Todd's book in the mail, I quickly took a look. The cover of the book is very flattering. It has images of some of the different origami designs that could be made. When I open the book up, I was met with the "Contents" page which separates the designs into three categories with correlating page numbers. This makes it easy to find a particular design.
There is a page in the book that gives the background of origami, as well as an introduction to the book itself.
The other thing I thought was very beneficial is at the top of each design it lists a skill level. So, if someone is a beginner to origami, like myself, they would know where to start. Toward the back of the book there is an "Index" page that gives the reader the designs, their page number and they are listed under their skill level. I loved this. I was able to go to the back and see what designs were skill level 1, so I knew what would be good ones to start with.
The other thing I thought was pretty fun, is Todd has put little trivia or interesting facts at the top of each page. This helps you gain a little knowledge about the topic of the design as you are folding away.
I am very excited about all of the many possibilities where these designs could be used. I picture using them in a Family Home Evening lesson, in Sharing Time, in Primary classes, Cub scout activities and Activity Days. Don't we learn so much more with visual aids and even more when we are learning things hands on?
If you are interested in finding more out about this book, "Mormon Origami", by Todd Huisken, you can visit his website http://www.mormonorigami.com/.
*Disclosure: I received Todd Huisken's book "Mormon Origami" for doing this review, however all opinions mine and they are my honest opinions. I was also given special permission to display the cover of the book on this blog post.
Family Home Evening on Having Good Manners, Courtesy and Like-able Qualities.
I hope and pray that you can use these ideas as a guideline and adjust them to the needs of your own specific family. Our prophet President Monson says, "We cannot afford to neglect this heaven-inspired program. It can bring spiritual growth to each member of the family, helping him or her to withstand the temptations which are everywhere. The lessons learned in the home are those that last the longest." On Lds.org there are resources available in helping to make your Family Home Evenings successful, here is a link to that site on Family Home Evenings.
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: Having Good Manners, Courtesy and Like-able Qualities.(This will fulfill two requirements in the Faith in God Booklet under the Serving Others category)
Welcome everyone to Family Night
Sing: "Kindness Begins With Me" Children's Songbook pg 145
Have a member of the family member say the prayer
Discuss any family business
Follow-up with last weeks FHE.
Introduce this weeks Topic: Having Good Manners, Courtesy and Like-able Qualities.
Scripture: Read and Mark: Luke 6:31
Article of Faith: #3 "We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel." Repeat this Article of Faith as a Family. Help each family member to understand the meaning. Help each family member memorize the Article of Faith.
Begin family night with dinner. Before dinner, explain that as a family you are going to have an etiquette dinner. Have family members help set the dinner table so the plates, glasses, utensils and napkins are in all of the proper places. Here is a great image that shows place settings: I Love to Cook. Depending on your meal you probably won't have as many forks, knives, glasses, etc. that they do in the image.
When dinner is ready, invite your family to come and eat. Before everyone sits down explain to the family members good table manners. Here are some ideas:
"• Wait for the host or hostess to tell you where to sit at a table.
• Put your napkin on your lap.
• Sit up straight.
• Don’t talk with your mouth full.
• Wait until everyone at the table has been served before you begin eating.
• When asking for something to be passed to you, say please and thank you.
• Alert the host or hostess before you arrive if you have allergies. They will likely be glad to adjust the menu to make you feel welcome and comfortable.
• When serving yourself, take small portions the first time at a buffet or the first time the food is passed around." (These ideas came from Good Manners Still Make Sense
BY KAYE TERRY HANSON)
I would also like to add:
- Before leaving the dinner table, ask to be dismissed.
- Chew your food completely and swallow it, before putting more food in your mouth (can you tell I have boys?)
- Use inside voices and respectful language at the dinner table.
Ask everyone to have a seat and begin your meal. Complement family members as they are using good manners.
After the meal is complete and everyone has been dismissed. Gather for the rest of Family Home Evening.
Give each family member a paper labeled: Qualities You Like in a Person, see free printable below. Ask family members to fill out the paper.
Some Qualities Might Include:
Kind
Loving
Hard Working
Happy
Forgiving
Loyal
Trust worthy
Honest
Funny
Responsible
Caring
Smart
After paper is filled out discuss the answers as a family. Explain that when we show respect and kindness it strengthens our relationships with our family and others. It also helps us feel good about our selves and helps others feel good about themselves.
Read this statement: "Courtesy is a natural outgrowth of the refining influence of the Spirit of the Lord." —Elder Bruce R. McConkie
Have family member's right on the paper what some polite words or phrases are. The list might include:
Please
Thank you
Your Welcome
Excuse Me
Bless you
May I
Discuss as a family why it is important to speak politely.
Share with your family some ideas of how to use good manners and show courtesy towards others:
"• Stand when an outsider—man or woman—enters the group.
• When you are introduced, shake hands, make eye contact with the new person, and say their name, “Hello, Tiffany,” or “Hello, Mr. Roberts.”
• Learn to introduce people to each other.
The concept behind introductions is simple: remember to say the name of the most important person first. What makes someone important? Age, gender, or title. So, say the older person’s name first: “Grandpa, this is my friend, Jason.” If people are about the same age, say the woman’s name first, “Lucy, this is my friend, Tyler.” Or, first say the person with a title, “Bishop Manwaring, this is my uncle Max Johnson.”
• Stop thinking about yourself. Think about making the other person comfortable.
• Prepare three harmless questions to start a conversation, like “Tell me about [your work, your vacation, your hobbies, your family].” Or, “What do you like best about [living in Cincinnati, winters in Colorado, the first half of the play]?”
• Avoid saying “I,” “me,” or “mine” all the time.
• Remember, being interested is more important than being interesting.
• Watch for people nearby whom you can include.
• Choose language that portrays courtesy. Offensive words are insensitive to everyone." (These Ideas came from Good Manners Still Make Sense BY KAYE TERRY HANSON)
Discuss as a family how important it is to say thank you. Share these ideas of how to be thankful:
"• A thank-you note should mention the gift or service specifically and include a sentence or two about how that gift or service is valuable to you.
Dear Aunt Alice,
Thank you for the book about sea creatures that you sent for my birthday. This book will be great for a report I’m working on for school. I’ll think of you every time I read the book.
Love, Darrin
• When someone does you a favor, however small, you should thank them. You will gain a reputation of being well-mannered, because you are.
• Consider thanking someone you don’t even know for a speech you heard, a fireside they organized, or a book they wrote.
• Write a note of congratulations on a promotion, an achievement, or reaching a milestone.
• Learn to accept compliments by smiling and saying thank you.
• Learn to say “You’re welcome.”"(These Ideas came from Good Manners Still Make Sense BY KAYE TERRY HANSON)
If you have young children it might be a good idea to discuss proper manners in Primary and Sacrament meeting. Here is a wonderful article on the subject: Primary Manners
BY JAN PINBOROUGH. First, explain why it is important to have good manners at church. Explain that it is our Heavenly Father's house and we need to show respect. Explain that we are reverent because we love our Heavenly Father and so we act certain ways to show that love to him.
Here are some ideas of how to have good manners at church:
-When entering the church house walk quietly through the halls.
-Use quiet, inside voices
-When someone is talking, do not talk, and listen inventively
-Raise your hand if you would like to speak and wait to be called upon.
-Sit quietly in your chairs
-Fold arms
-Eyes on whoever is upfront speaking
-Use respectful, polite language
-Do not rustle with papers or play games on electronics
-In the chapel remember that this is the most sacred place in the church house. Think of the Savior and Heavenly Father. Listen to what the speakers are saying, try to feel the spirit. Be very reverent during the sacrament.
Discuss ways as a family that you might show more reverence during Sacrament meeting.
Thank your family members for their participation in Family Home Evening.
Bear testimonies on how using Good Manners and Courtesy can help strengthen relationships. And how striving to have Like-able Qualities helps us have a more Christ-Like character.
Close with a Family Prayer.
Free Printables: Best way to print printables is to click on the image and save it to your computer. You will then be able to print the image from your computer.
For More Family Home Evening Ideas Click this Link: Family Home Evening Ideas
For tonight's Family Home Evening the topic in which I have chosen is: Having Good Manners, Courtesy and Like-able Qualities.(This will fulfill two requirements in the Faith in God Booklet under the Serving Others category)
Welcome everyone to Family Night
Sing: "Kindness Begins With Me" Children's Songbook pg 145
Have a member of the family member say the prayer
Discuss any family business
Follow-up with last weeks FHE.
Introduce this weeks Topic: Having Good Manners, Courtesy and Like-able Qualities.
Scripture: Read and Mark: Luke 6:31
Article of Faith: #3 "We believe that through the Atonement of Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel." Repeat this Article of Faith as a Family. Help each family member to understand the meaning. Help each family member memorize the Article of Faith.
Begin family night with dinner. Before dinner, explain that as a family you are going to have an etiquette dinner. Have family members help set the dinner table so the plates, glasses, utensils and napkins are in all of the proper places. Here is a great image that shows place settings: I Love to Cook. Depending on your meal you probably won't have as many forks, knives, glasses, etc. that they do in the image.
When dinner is ready, invite your family to come and eat. Before everyone sits down explain to the family members good table manners. Here are some ideas:
"• Wait for the host or hostess to tell you where to sit at a table.
• Put your napkin on your lap.
• Sit up straight.
• Don’t talk with your mouth full.
• Wait until everyone at the table has been served before you begin eating.
• When asking for something to be passed to you, say please and thank you.
• Alert the host or hostess before you arrive if you have allergies. They will likely be glad to adjust the menu to make you feel welcome and comfortable.
• When serving yourself, take small portions the first time at a buffet or the first time the food is passed around." (These ideas came from Good Manners Still Make Sense
BY KAYE TERRY HANSON)
I would also like to add:
- Before leaving the dinner table, ask to be dismissed.
- Chew your food completely and swallow it, before putting more food in your mouth (can you tell I have boys?)
- Use inside voices and respectful language at the dinner table.
Ask everyone to have a seat and begin your meal. Complement family members as they are using good manners.
After the meal is complete and everyone has been dismissed. Gather for the rest of Family Home Evening.
Give each family member a paper labeled: Qualities You Like in a Person, see free printable below. Ask family members to fill out the paper.
Some Qualities Might Include:
Kind
Loving
Hard Working
Happy
Forgiving
Loyal
Trust worthy
Honest
Funny
Responsible
Caring
Smart
After paper is filled out discuss the answers as a family. Explain that when we show respect and kindness it strengthens our relationships with our family and others. It also helps us feel good about our selves and helps others feel good about themselves.
Read this statement: "Courtesy is a natural outgrowth of the refining influence of the Spirit of the Lord." —Elder Bruce R. McConkie
Have family member's right on the paper what some polite words or phrases are. The list might include:
Please
Thank you
Your Welcome
Excuse Me
Bless you
May I
Discuss as a family why it is important to speak politely.
Share with your family some ideas of how to use good manners and show courtesy towards others:
"• Stand when an outsider—man or woman—enters the group.
• When you are introduced, shake hands, make eye contact with the new person, and say their name, “Hello, Tiffany,” or “Hello, Mr. Roberts.”
• Learn to introduce people to each other.
The concept behind introductions is simple: remember to say the name of the most important person first. What makes someone important? Age, gender, or title. So, say the older person’s name first: “Grandpa, this is my friend, Jason.” If people are about the same age, say the woman’s name first, “Lucy, this is my friend, Tyler.” Or, first say the person with a title, “Bishop Manwaring, this is my uncle Max Johnson.”
• Stop thinking about yourself. Think about making the other person comfortable.
• Prepare three harmless questions to start a conversation, like “Tell me about [your work, your vacation, your hobbies, your family].” Or, “What do you like best about [living in Cincinnati, winters in Colorado, the first half of the play]?”
• Avoid saying “I,” “me,” or “mine” all the time.
• Remember, being interested is more important than being interesting.
• Watch for people nearby whom you can include.
• Choose language that portrays courtesy. Offensive words are insensitive to everyone." (These Ideas came from Good Manners Still Make Sense BY KAYE TERRY HANSON)
Discuss as a family how important it is to say thank you. Share these ideas of how to be thankful:
"• A thank-you note should mention the gift or service specifically and include a sentence or two about how that gift or service is valuable to you.
Dear Aunt Alice,
Thank you for the book about sea creatures that you sent for my birthday. This book will be great for a report I’m working on for school. I’ll think of you every time I read the book.
Love, Darrin
• When someone does you a favor, however small, you should thank them. You will gain a reputation of being well-mannered, because you are.
• Consider thanking someone you don’t even know for a speech you heard, a fireside they organized, or a book they wrote.
• Write a note of congratulations on a promotion, an achievement, or reaching a milestone.
• Learn to accept compliments by smiling and saying thank you.
• Learn to say “You’re welcome.”"(These Ideas came from Good Manners Still Make Sense BY KAYE TERRY HANSON)
If you have young children it might be a good idea to discuss proper manners in Primary and Sacrament meeting. Here is a wonderful article on the subject: Primary Manners
BY JAN PINBOROUGH. First, explain why it is important to have good manners at church. Explain that it is our Heavenly Father's house and we need to show respect. Explain that we are reverent because we love our Heavenly Father and so we act certain ways to show that love to him.
Here are some ideas of how to have good manners at church:
-When entering the church house walk quietly through the halls.
-Use quiet, inside voices
-When someone is talking, do not talk, and listen inventively
-Raise your hand if you would like to speak and wait to be called upon.
-Sit quietly in your chairs
-Fold arms
-Eyes on whoever is upfront speaking
-Use respectful, polite language
-Do not rustle with papers or play games on electronics
-In the chapel remember that this is the most sacred place in the church house. Think of the Savior and Heavenly Father. Listen to what the speakers are saying, try to feel the spirit. Be very reverent during the sacrament.
Discuss ways as a family that you might show more reverence during Sacrament meeting.
Thank your family members for their participation in Family Home Evening.
Bear testimonies on how using Good Manners and Courtesy can help strengthen relationships. And how striving to have Like-able Qualities helps us have a more Christ-Like character.
Close with a Family Prayer.
Free Printables: Best way to print printables is to click on the image and save it to your computer. You will then be able to print the image from your computer.
For More Family Home Evening Ideas Click this Link: Family Home Evening Ideas
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