"Our Father in Heaven has given priesthood and Primary leaders the sacred responsibility to help parents teach children the gospel of Jesus Christ and to prepare boys to receive the Aaronic Priesthood and girls to become righteous young women. Through Sunday meetings and weekday activities, the Primary auxiliary helps children learn and live gospel principles; remember and keep their baptismal covenants;
and build strong, enduring testimonies". lds.org
“The Song that Comforted Me”, inside front cover – How children can use primary songs in their personal lives
Sharing Time
“Showing the Love in Your Heart”, p 2-3 – Can be used in September 2009, concept #3, ”The prophet today teaches me how to strengthen my family”. See p 18 for Sharing Time Ideas.
Activity Days for all Children
“Friends in the News: Cairns Australia District”, p 45 – activity based on “courage to do what is right.”
Activity Days (for Girls or Scouting)
“Learning the Articles of Faith”, p 12 – Good gathering activity to engage children as they arrive
“Scriptures and Bullies”, p 5 and “Stop Bullying Now”, p 6-7 – Gospel principles connected to concept of bullying. Bullying is addressed in Scouting requirements and could be included as part of an activity for girls.
“The Cheating Lesson”, p 21-22 – Basis for a discussion and activity for girls; can be used in Character Connections for Cub Scouts and the Scout Law for Boy Scouts; help understand Article of Faith # 13
“School Wise”, p 24-25 – gathering activity to engage children as they arrive
Class Lessons
Primary 1: I Am a Child of God “Lesson 15: The Sabbath Is a Day of Worship,” - “Just Like the Bishop”, p 32-33 and “Getting Ready for Church”, p 35 – enrichment story and activity
Primary 1: I Am a Child of God, “Lesson 33: I Can Be a Friend,” - “My Friends”, p 39 – Enrichment activity poem
Primary 4: Book of Mormon, (1997) “Lesson 3: Obtaining the Brass Plates,” - “Maddie’s Grumpy Afternoon”, p 10-11 – application of concept of “murmuring”
Primary 5: Doctrine and Covenants: Church History, (1997), “Lesson 28: Zion’s Camp Marches to Missouri,” - “The Inspirations of a Prophet”, p 40-41 – picture story of Zion’s Camp
The Primary Handbook states, "Primary Leaders and teachers should use Church-produced materials that are appropriate for children. These items are listed in the annual Church Materials Catalog" (p 239).
The following is a handout from the
General Primary Resource Room listing approved resources:
Magnify Your Calling in Primary by "Discovering"the Approved Resources Available to You!
"Discover" the promises of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ in the scriptures. Encourage the children to bring their scriptures to Primary, and then provide many opportunities for them to use them as you teach gospel principles.
"Discover" what's in the Friend magazine every month! The Friend contains articles, features, the sharing time page, sharing time ideas, things to make and do, music, and many more age-appropriate activities to help children apply gospel principles in their lives. Find the Friend on the Church Web site or in your mailbox!
"Discover" gospel truths in the Outline for Sharing Time and the Children's Sacrament Meeting Presentation. The monthly theme and scripture, weekly gospel principles, music, and sharing time ideas can assist you in planning meaningful learning activities for children. It is also the outline for your sacrament meeting presentation.
"Discover" the faith-promoting stories and age-appropriate activities found in the Primary manuals that can help children apply gospel principles in their lives. Primary manuals provide an excellent resource for teachers and leaders. The section at the beginning of each manual entitled "Helps for the Teacher" will help you know how to engage children in learning. Discover sharing time ideas in the other manuals and picture packets.
"Discover" the many ways you can use the Faith in God guidebooks (36812, 36813) when teaching gospel principles. The activity sections in the Faith in God guidebooks are "Learning and Living the Gospel," "Serving Others," "Developing Talents," "Preparing for Young Women," and "Preparing for the Priesthood." What part of the guidebooks would you use to teach baptism or to teach prayer? Discover other ideas that are available.
"Discover" the many wonderful visual-aids there are from the Gospel Art Picture Kit (34730) to teach gospel principles and scripture stories to children.
"Discover" how you can spark a child's interest and teach a gospel principle in your sharing time by showing a clip from a Church video or DVD. Videos are a wonderful resource in teaching gospel principles to children in sharing time. You should be able to locate these videos or DVDs in your ward or branch libraries.
"Discover" how a mouse can take you to the wonderful world of Primary. The Church Web site is a wonderful resource and is only a click away. Go to lds.org, click "Serving in the Church," and click "Primary." WOW! It's the wonderful world of Primary, right there on the screen in front of you. What a discovery!
"Discover" exciting Church-produced scripture stories for children that will help children feel the Spirit and promote testimony growth. Scripture stories are an excellent resource that teachers can apply to every lesson. Children will grow spiritually as they bring exciting personages to life from Old Testament Stories (31118), New Testament Stories (31119), Book of Mormon Stories (35666), and Doctrine and Covenant Stories (31122)
"Discover" how the Family Home Evening Resource Book (31106) provides ideas and lessons for teachers and parents to help the children understand and apply gospel principles. Discover fun ideas for gospel-centered activities of different age groups. Also, discover the blessings in your life and the lives of those you teach for being obedient to the counsel from the leaders of the Church by using Church-produced resources.
"Discover" the joy of singing as you use the Children’s Songbook (35395) to teach children gospel principles through song. "Sing unto the Lord, all the earth" (1 Chronicles 16:23). Occasionally, take time to read the section "Using the Songbook," found on page 300 of the Children’s Songbook. This section can provide great help for music leaders, as well as parents, in teaching children the gospel of Jesus Christ through music. Remember that our sacred hymns can also be used in Primary to teach gospel principles.
