Sometimes I forget that the Doctrine and Covenants doesn’t have a solid story line. It kinda jumps from revelation to revelation which isn’t a bad thing but it can make it a tad tricky to follow along. Last week Joseph Smith was 14 praying in a grove of trees and this week he is getting married. Time either flies in the Doctrine and Covenants or there are multiple sections covered in a very short time. This week we meet Angel Moroni, learn about the priesthood, corn and marriage, specifically eternal marriage made possible by the sealing ordinances in the temple. Its a big one but don’t worry we are going to still make it fun and engaging.
Joseph Smith History 1:27-65 &
Doctrine and Covenants 2
Resources Used
Red Headed Hostess Subscription
Scriptures
Seed and Dirt (or paper towel)
Books about Emma Hale Smith
Popcorn Kernels
Pedigree Chart
Monday
Memorization: JSH 1:33
Read JSH 1:27-33 Moroni’s visits
Angel Moroni and the Gold Plates
Coloring Pages
Tuesday
Memorization: JSH 1:33
Copy Work: JSH 1:33
Replace your name activity inspired by Joseph Smith History 1:33 and discuss why we are on the earth now.
I am going to paraphrase this verse for my kids, feel free to use this words or adapt to your needs.
The angel called me Lindsey (insert your child’s name),
and said he had been sent from God
to tell me that God had a work for me to do.
Listen to Russell M Nelson’s talk – Moving Forward
Listen to Russell M Nelson at a youth fireside below or read here. If you are watching you can skip to 15 min to hear President Nelson but the opening is beautiful.
Review your children’s Child and Youth Goals with them or set up a weekly counsel to discuss their goals and how you can support them as they strive to accomplish their goals and do what the Lord needs them to.
Plant a seed and talk about how long it takes to see the rewards of hard work, how important sun (Christ) and water (Faith) is or about roots. You could also read some books about plants to add in some more science or how we can be a gardener as we minister to others and allow others to help us thrive.
Latter Day Kids – Faith is like Planting a Seed
Wednesday
Memorization: JSH 1:33
Read Joseph Smith History 1: 34-65
Read and learn about Emma Hale. Who was she, why did Joseph choose her for his wife, what trials were in her life.
Watch Emma Smith: My Story – I highly recommend watching it on DVD but if you can’t find a copy you can watch a mediocre version here on YouTube.
Thursday
Memorization: JSH 1:33
Read Doctrine and Covenants 2
Workbook (Red Headed Hostess Pages 7-10)
What is a temple Marriage Like?
Latter Day Kids – A Welding Link
Coloring Pages
Friday
Memorization: JSH 1:33
Highlight Scripture we memorized
Finish Workbook
In the 1800’s treats were often simple, like a bowl of fresh popped popcorn over the fire. After a little bit of reading I learned that there is actually a lot to know about popcorn, its history is surprisingly massive. Today we are going to roast some popcorn kernels over our gas stove then munch away while watching some shows all about corn and popcorn. Never thought we would be diving into a lesson about popcorn but its going to be a tasty science lesson.
Popcorn popping in slow motion because, why not its surprisingly fascinating
How Popcorn works – Nat Geo Kids
Extra Resources
Listen to Saints
Read Bedtime Story Comics (Red Headed Hostess Subscription)
Doctrine and Covenants Illustrated Pages
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