Primary 2, Lesson 2

Primary 2, Lesson 2: I Can Choose the Right

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(includes the scripture printout and enrichment #3 to fit on the board)

And here's a game to play for the discussion activity. Using the oldie but good saying  "Chews the Right"

Each of the gumballs has a scenario from the discussion activity. Included are also blank gumballs so you can come up with your own or have the kids do it.
You could put all the gumballs into a bag, use sticky darts, hide around the room, etc.
The gum machine is about 20 inches tall when assembled. 

***1/9/16- Before this date the download didn't have the bottom of the machine, the new download does. Sorry about that!***

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{Sunbeams} Primary 1, Lesson 2

Primary 1, Lesson 2: Heavenly Father Has a Body

Paper dolls would SO fun for this lesson while you're talking about how we have a body. You can find a different ones in The Friend that are just darling and you can easily print as many as you need.

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13X16 when assembled!

DOWNLOAD ENRICHMENT #1 SONG

(8.5X14 LEGAL PAPER SIZE)

{Senior Primary} January Challenge Mats

This idea came from Amy J. and I just love it so much that I've tweaked it to make it work for each month of this year. Amy's idea was to have these at the "Meet your teacher breakfast" but I think you could easily send them home at the end of the month with something fun to do about the theme of the month and then they can either bring them back for a small prize or just a YIPPEE! from you.

THANK YOU AMY FOR YOUR IDEA!

These are sized perfectly to print at the church on legal paper. (legal size 8.5x14). I will have one each month this year! Here's January!

These are more for the Senior Primary. Some are more difficult than other activities but all doable.

Laminate for durability and add to your Sunday bag/box!

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{Sharing Time} We are to feast upon the words of Christ

(lesson and prep below is in the download)

Using the circle dots ($ Store) 

number them 1-4 as the kids come into the Primary room (or put them onto the chairs) give them a sticker 

Set up the chairs in a large circle 

Fold the papers in half and glue (sticky dot so you can use later) to popsicle sticks

First come up with actions for each of the 4 phrases. Practice this a few times with the kids so they all know what each will be. Here's an idea for each of them:

"Feast" = shoveling food into mouth (kids with #1)

"Search Diligently" = looking through binoculars or a magnifying glass (kids with #2)

"Treasure up" = hands shaped in a book and thumbs up. 

(kids with #3)

"Hold fast"= great big bear hug to yourself (kids with #4)

Standing in the middle, hold up one of the signs, these kids do their sign and move chairs. Hold up the next signs until everyone has moved. For a final one, call out "THE SCRIPTURES" then everyone moves.

You can make it harder or easier by showing only one of the sides and not saying anything so the kids really have to pay attention.

After everyone has settled, explain how each of these phrases are used when we talk about the scriptures. When we feast upon the words, it can mean that we are hungry to learn and grow. Searching diligently can mean that we can find the answers to our troubles in the scriptures to lead and guide us. The scriptures are a treasure and as we treat them as such we are blessed as we read and study them every day. Today there are many choices, many good and many bad, when we hold fast to the scriptures and live by its teachings we will be strong and know what choices we need to make.

Have a large Primary? Instead of putting the chairs in a circle, widen the rows a little bit so the kids can do the actions without hurting themselves. Hold up the signs and  see which side is fastest at doing the signs, or do teachers verses kids doing the signs, etc

Sheena over at Little LDS Ideas also has an AWESOME Sharing time for this week with cupcakes! And the difference between "feasting" and "nibbling". Combine hers and mine or just take what you'd like. Enjoy!

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Sunbeams Activities and Ideas

This is a compilation using some things from the Nursery Supplies, Activities and Recipes with some things added because well---- they're older and can do more fun things. So....

This will be an ongoing list so keep this pinned! Comment with your ideas and I will add them, thank you so much for your input!

Reverence:

Hatched Eggs (keeping kiddos in their seats)

Active Activities:

these activities can be done in your own classroom, you don't really need to leave

Pom-Pom Hockey

Stop and Go (Red light, Green light)

Ring around the Rosey
Bean Bag Toss
dog dishes/small buckets from the $ store
Pom-Pom Target Practice
Big Legos

Balloons
Bowling (Amazon)
Pool Noodle Lacing
  cut a pool noodle in small sections then use rope/twine
Ping Pong Balls and Cups
toss and catch with the balls and cups
Bubbles
"Do as I'm Doing"
Jenga Stacking
- make the tower instead of pulling the blocks




Quiet Activities
these activities are great for a small transition after a lesson

Foam Stickers/ Stickers
Playdough and Cookie Cutters/Tools
(THIS is my favorite go to recipe for homemade, you can make it gluten free with corn flour in the baking aisle)
Lacing Beads (these are foam beads that are just awesome!)
Puzzles
Board Books
Cootie Game
Matching Games
Pipe Cleaners and Buttons
Yarn and Sandpaper
Ice Painting
Lacing Cards (Laces)
Bingo
Popsicle Sticks and Playdough
Cereal Necklaces
Finger Painting
Slime 

Supplies:

1) Plastic Table Cloth ($ Store)- you can tape these down on the floor for art projects!

2) Foam shape stickers ( Amazon, craft stores, etc)

3) Plastic Animals (fun to play with playdough or by themselves!)- you can generally find them at a party store like Zurchers for a GREAT deal.

4) Counting Chips - these are great little markers for bingo or counting different things. (Amazon)
5) Butcher/Easel Paper  (Amazon)
6) Sponges for painting ($ store)
7)Contact Paper
8)Magnet Tape


Recipes:

Easy Homemade Finger Paint
1 cup Flour (or cornflour for gluten free)
1 cup Water (add a little less for thicker paint)
Dish Soap (1/4-1/2 cup)
Food Coloring (Koolaid packets work great in place of food coloring)

Separate into baby food jars/air tight containers then add the coloring

2016 Primary Bookmarks

             DOWNLOAD SHEET OF 2 HERE                       DOWNLOAD SHEET OF 2 HERE

Here's other bookmarks to choose from too!

 

Primary Get to know you Games

The first of the year is just around the corner! And that means new teachers for those adorable kiddos, it's always hard... my son HATES it but here's some games to get you teachers ready for that first Sunday and get to know your new kids and learn something new about the ones you keep.

M&Ms Game
You will need a bag of M&Ms and a bowl. Create questions for each color from the bag (example below) Hold the bowl up so the kids can't see the color they pick
If the kids pick:
Red= tell us your favorite activity to do
Orange= tell us your favorite thing at school
Yellow= tell us the chore you hate to do
Blue= tell us something you want to learn how to do
Green= tell us your favorite treat
Brown= tell us your favorite movie or tv show

Don't forget to do it yourself so the kids can get to know you too!

Toss n' Talk Game
On a large ball (those balls you find at Walmart in the "cages") with a permanent marker write questions around the ball. (Question ideas are below)
Begin class on the floor with all the kids and you in a circle,  roll or gently toss the ball whatever question their right thumb (right hand/left pinky, etc) that's what they answer.


Jenga
On the blocks, write questions to get to know the kids (Question ideas below), set up the game on the table, have the kids and you take turns picking out the blocks and answer the question on them.

Question ideas:

1)Who is your favorite scripture story character?
2) If you could have any animal for a pet what would it be?
3) What is your favorite breakfast?
4) What is your favorite movie or tv show?
5) If you could eat one food for a whole month, what would it be?
6) What is your favorite subject in school?
7) Would you rather cake or brownies?
8) Where were you born?
9) What do you think is in outer space?
10) If you were invisible for a day, what would you do?
11) What is the worst smell?
12) What do you want to do when you grow up?
13) If you had 1 million dollars, what would you buy?
14) What is your favorite Primary song?
15) What do you like to do when you play outside?
16) Do you have a lucky number? What is it and why is it lucky for you?
17) What is the best thing about being a kid?
18) What is your favorite color?
19) Do you have a favorite joke? What is it?
20) If you were president for a day, what would you do?