I want to be a missionary now

 Hello, friends! Today I'm going to teach you the song I want to be a missionary now. Also, Bishop Tingey is our special guest today. At the end of the blog I've included a lot of links to games and activities that focus on the restoration and the Book of Mormon.

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Here is today's list of songs:

I will follow God's plan for me p. 164

The wise man and the foolish man p. 281

Book of Mormon Stories p. 118

The Church of Jesus Christ p. 77

I love to see the temple p. 95

The Golden Plates p. 86

I want to be a missionary now p. 168

Special Guest - Bishop Tingey

Every Star is Different p. 142

Here is a link to a stick puppet show depicting the First Vision. It can help you learn about part of the restoration of The Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder-Day Saints and it can help you teach it to others.

Joseph Smith—Prophet of the Restoration

Here is a link to more cut-outs that can help you learn and teach about John the Baptist visiting Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and restoring the Aaronic Priesthood.

Baptism and the Priesthood Restored

Here is a link to more cut-outs about the Golden Plates

The Book of Mormon, a gift from Heavenly Father, or

Joseph Smith receives the Gold Plates

Here is a link to the church website about the restoration of the gospel of Jesus Christ

The Restoration and Me

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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Jesus has risen

 Hello, friends! Today I teach an Easter song, sing a few songs for Come Follow Me, and introduce the third paragraph of The Living Christ. 

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Here is a printable booklet to help you sing Jesus Has Risen

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Here is today's list of songs

I will follow God’s plan p. 164

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam p. 60

Smiles p. 267

The Church of Jesus Christ p.77

I like my birthdays p. 104

Gethsemane, Friend Magazine March 2018

Jesus has risen p. 70

Every Star is Different p. 142

I will follow God's plan

 Happy New Year! We are going to slowly make some changes this year. We'll have new opening and closing songs. We will learn "I will follow God's plan" to replace "The Church of Jesus Christ" today. This year we will have a special guests. Today's special guest is Br. Tingey from the bishopric. We will have a new list of songs to learn, just in case we can have a Primary Program next October. And I'm excited to support Come Follow Me lessons for studying the Doctrine and Covenants. I also hope to teach a few or all of the Article of Faith songs and maybe introduce the kids to The Living Christ. It's going to be a great year.

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Today's song list:

The Church p. 77

Smiles p. 267

Fun to do p. 253

I will follow God’s plan p. 164

Special Guest – Br. Tingey

I am Like a Star p. 163

Let's sing about Jesus

 Hello, friends! Today we review When He Comes Again and sing a whole bunch of songs that have to do with Jesus. In the More Fun video we use one more scrap piece of paper to make a manger (origami or paper folding). I also teach two more verses of The Nativity Song.

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Here is the list of today's songs

The Church p. 77

Once there was a snowman p. 249

Popcorn Popping p. 242

Birds in the Tree p. 241

Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus p. 36

Jesus loved the little children p. 59

When He comes again p. 82

Silent Night, Hymn 204

He sent his son p. 34

I am Like a Star p. 163

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I Thank Thee, Dear Father

I want to teach one more thankful song, "I Thank Thee, Dear Father." We also review "For Health and Strength" with the piano and play it a little faster than last week. I also teach the kids about a little flap on your ear called the tragus (I had to look that up). 

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Today's list of songs:

The Church p. 77

Rain is Falling All Around p. 241

Saturday p. 196

For Health and Strength p. 21

Scripture - Alma 42:15

Gethsemane, Friend Magazine Mar 2018

I Thank Thee, Dear Father p. 7

I am Like a Star p. 163

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Thankful

 Today I try to sing about things I'm thankful for. I invited Skinny and Tesler to sing with me. We also try to sing two part songs, harmony and a round.

 I'm thankful for nature (the little stream and the green field), for sunshine and snow, for a Heavenly Father who hears my prayers, for the priesthood in my home, and food on the table.

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 Here is the list of songs:

The Church p. 77

Jesus wants me for a sunbeam p. 60

Give said the little stream p. 236

A Child’s Prayer p. 12

Love is Spoken Here p. 190

For Health and Strength p. 21

Once there was a snowman p. 249

I am Like a Star p. 163

 

 

Books in the Book of Mormon

 Today I talk about the Book of Mormon, sing some of the story songs (there's too many for one video), and teach The Books in the Book of Mormon.

Here is a copy of "I'm thankful for our bishopric because..." heart, in case you need another one. Remember to draw a picture or write some words telling them why you are thankful for them. Look for a box on the porch of one of the primary leaders to turn it in and we will deliver them to the bishopric. Thank you!

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Here is the list of today's songs:

I belong to the Church of Jesus Christ p. 77

Smiles p. 267

Book of Mormon Stories p. 118

Books in the Book of Mormon p. 119

The Golden Plates p. 86

Nephi's Courage p. 120

Stand for the Right p. 159

Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus p. 36

When I am Baptized p. 103

I am Like a Star p. 163

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