The Armor of God

 Hello, friends! Today, Skinny helps me teach you about putting on the armor of God and the second verse of Scripture Power. We sing lots of songs that can help us learn about the different parts of the armor. Warning - I do apply my own theory about the armor and what it symbolizes. Please share with your children what you think the armor means to you. 

  I included a coloring/cutting activity. I wanted Skinny to help me with pictures for Scripture Power and it took on a life of it's own. I really think I had help from above to create this Paper Warrior (Paper Doll). She comes in color or as a coloring page. I hope the kids have a fun time with this. Just a few tips- you may need to tape the stand to the back of the warrior, I used tape to attach the sword and shield, and keep the shoes together joined at the ankle. Tape fixes every mistake.

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List of today's songs and scriptures:

I will follow God’s plan p. 164

Once there was a Snowman p. 249

Book of Mormon Stories p. 118

D&C 27:15-18, Ephesians 6:14-17 (not mentioned in the video, but that's where you find the armor of God in the scriptures)

Search, Ponder and Pray p. 109

When I am Baptized p. 103

I am a Child of God p. 2

I’m trying to be like Jesus p. 78

Keep the Commandments p. 146

The Church of Jesus Christ p. 77

Scripture Power, Friend Magazine Oct 1987

Special Guest – Sis. Stewart

D&C 27:1

Every Star is Different p. 142

Printable Paper Warrior (a.k.a. Skinny)

Black and White to color yourself

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Pre-Colored

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Joseph Smith's First Prayer and The First Article of Faith

 Hello, Friends. Today I'm going to teach the second verse of Joseph Smith's First Prayer and as our Special Guests, Skinny and Tesler are going to learn The First Article of Faith with you.

For this verse of Joseph Smith's First Prayer, I'm going to use face expressions and drawings to help teach the meaning of the words. I do draw a few versions of the faces and I hope your child feels like they can draw it any way they want. But I did want to warn the perfectionists out there that if they are trying to copy exactly what I do, you might want to you a pencil with an eraser. I make mistakes and change my mind...I can do that with a dry erase board. I hope it all goes well.

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You can use any paper to draw faces on or you can print this worksheet with circles and the lyrics.

The link takes you to my printable for verses 1 and 2. I'll teach verse 1 next week.

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Here's is today's list of songs

I will follow God’s plan p. 164

Smiles p. 267

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam p. 60

I’m trying to be like Jesus p. 78

Joseph Smith’s First Prayer, Hymn 26

Special Guest – The First Article of Faith

Every Star is Different p. 142

When He Comes Again

 Hello! Today I teach When He Comes Again and touch on the Second Coming as well as the Come Follow Me lesson.

Here is our song list:

The Church p. 77

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam p. 60

Here’s the church – finger play

The Chapel Doors p. 156

I’m trying to be like Jesus p. 78

When He comes again p. 82

I am Like a Star p. 163

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More Fun

I just couldn't stop until I taught a Christmas song. Putting it with my regular singing time would have been too much. If your child(ren) are ready for more singing time and a little paper folding fun, this video is for them. They will need a piece of paper (scrap, construction, lined, etc.) and a pen or pencil or crayons. I also encourage them to use some of the felt friends from the advent calendar to teach The Nativity Song. Watch it anytime.

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