Come Follow Me- For Primary

Be Not Afraid The object of this lesson is to discuss the feeding of the 5000, the miracle at the pool of Bethesda and when Jesus walks on water. We will also discuss how these stories can help us overcome fear, with the help of our Savior, in our own lives. Invite Sharing: Ask the children ways they tried to make "good ground" in their life this past week. Teach the Doctrine: Brian and I are at an advantage this year that we are teaching children 7-8 year olds which means that we can really pick and choose activities from both the "younger children" and the "older children" sections. Beforehand, gather together:  1. Basket of bread. 2. Download the 2 videos mentioned in activity 1 and activity 3. 3. Small puzzle with one piece missing. 4. Treats. Some Activities We Plan to Do: 1. The Miracle at the Pool of Bethesda. While researching this story, I found a lot of cool and interesting things you may want to in

Who Hath Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear The object of this lesson is to discuss a few of the Savior's parables- specifically the parable of the Sower. We will discuss how we can better prepare ourselves to be receptive to the gospel and the Savior. Invite Sharing: Review last week's lesson by asking the children to tell you something they did last Sunday. Teach the Doctrine: Brian and I are at an advantage this year that we are teaching children 7-8 year olds which means that we can really pick and choose activities from both the "younger children" and the "older children" sections. Beforehand, gather together:  1. Create visual aids for activity number 1. This includes: a seed, pot, soil, roots, stem, leaves, flower, sun and rain. 2. Download the Parable of the Sower video (linked below). Beforehand, print out the activity page associated with this lesson or you can draw it yourself on the board. 3. Print out or come up with your o

These 12 Jesus Sent Forth The object of this lesson is to review the similarities between the way the Savior ran the church and how we run it today. We learn about the apostles then and now as well as keeping the Sabbath Day holy.  Invite Sharing: Ask the children to share something they learned about this week during their family lessons. Teach the Doctrine: Brian and I are at an advantage this year that we are teaching children 7-8 year olds which means that we can really pick and choose activities from both the "younger children" and the "older children" sections. Beforehand, gather together:  1. Download the "Price is Right" theme song. 2. Before the children arrive, draw a layout of how all the original 12 apostles are connected or a fun fact about them. (More info in activity 1). 3. Cut out pictures of the current 12 apostles and the current presidency (this can be found in the latest conference issue of the Ensign). Pri

Thy Faith Has Made Thee Whole The object of this lesson is to review and expand upon the many miracles Jesus performed during his mortal ministry.  Invite Sharing: Ask the children to share one of their favorite stories of Jesus.  Teach the Doctrine: Brian and I are at an advantage this year that we are teaching children 7-8 year olds which means that we can really pick and choose activities from both the "younger children" and the "older children" sections. Beforehand, gather together:  1. Download the movie (link found in activity 1) "Calming the Tempest." 2. Poster board, spray bottle (with a mist setting). 3. Picture of Christ and clouds with trials written on them (Activity 3) 4. Paper and crayons for the kids to draw their pictures. 5. Treat.  Some Activities We Plan to Do: 1. When I am Afraid or in Danger, Jesus Can Help Me Feel Peace. We will show the children the movie, "Calming the Tempest"