Lesson 9

I Have a Body Like Heavenly Father's

A Little Something for You:

In the October 2005 General Conference 
Susan W Tanner reminds us that we are made in 
Heavenly Father's image in her talk 

The Sanctity of the Body.

Lesson Related Movement Activity:

Head Shoulders Knees and Toes

Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes
and eyes and ears and mouth and nose,
Head, shoulders, knees and toes, knees and toes

Lesson Ideas:

The scripture story this week is the story of Joseph Smith's first vision, show them a picture of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and point out that Heavenly Father has a Head and say "Do you have a head?" Then go through different body parts helping them see that their bodies are like their Heavenly Father's body.

Additional Ideas:

Bring a mirror so that they can see their faces as you help them remember that they are a Child of God.

Draw a circle for them on a paper and let them draw their face.

Print out and make the booklets found at This Website.

Lesson 8

Sunday is a day to Remember Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

A Little Something For You:

President Gordon B. Hinckley reminds us of the importance of keeping theSabbath Day holy in this short video- 
Keeping the Sabbath.

In the October 2000 General Conference H. Aldridge Gillespie Spoke on this topic in his talk-

 The Blessing of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy.

Lesson Related Movement Activity:

Hold hands while walking around the room singing the following-

Going to Church is Fun to do.

Fun to do, Fun to do!

Going to Church is Fun to do.

To do, to do, to do!

Repeat it a few times and encourage the children to sing it with you.

Lesson Main Idea:

Sunday is a day to remember and think about Heavenly Father and Jesus.

When we come to church we remember and think about Heavenly Father and Jesus.

After church is a time to spend with family and to remember and think about Heavenly Father and Jesus in our homes.

Lesson Helps:

Here is a good resource for optional activities you can do with your class to enhance the lesson.
SugarDoodle.net

Transition Idea:

It's important to have a way to transition from one activity to another especially when you are starting a lesson. One easy way to transition into your lesson it to play "If you're ready."

You'll give simple directions such as "If you're ready to learn touch your nose." "If you're ready to learn wiggle your fingers." I always like to end with "If you're ready to learn fold your arms." This can be a good opportunity to get some wiggles out and get the children sitting and ready for the lesson.

Lesson 7

Jesus Christ Created the World for Me

A Little Something For You: 

In October the Visiting Teaching Message was "The Divine Mission of Jesus Christ: Creator" It has some beautiful quotes and can enrich this lesson for you. 

http://www.lds.org/liahona/2013/10/the-divine-mission-of-jesus-christ-creator?lang=eng 

Lesson Song: 

My Heavenly Father Loves Me

The following links are visual aids for the song. The first is a beautifully illustrated flipchart, the only downside is it is 13 pages. The second link is the same illustrations just condensed so not as much printing is involved, it also has the song with it so you could even bring your computer and play the song from there while looking at the pictures and not do any printing at all!

http://www.sugardoodle.net/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=9421

http://audreyschilaty.com/blog/?p=635

Lesson Focus: 

Make sure to emphasize that the reason Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ created all of these things for us is because they love us. Help the children feel that love!

Additional Ideas:

If it is a nice day outside go for a walk outside and talk about how Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ created the trees and the grass and the sunshine... Ask the children what they see and emphasize that Heavenly Father created that for them because He loves them so much.

Here is another movement activity in case the kids are wiggly!

I Wiggle

I wiggle my fingers, I wiggle my toes, 
I wiggle my ears, I wiggle my nose
I wiggle my shoulders, I wiggle my chin, 
I stretch out my arms, and pull them back in
I wiggle my elbows, I wiggle my knees, 
I hop like a bunny, I smile and say "CHEESE"
Now no more wiggles are left in me, 
so I will be still, as still as can be

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oJBbippkBE

Lesson 6

The Holy Ghost Helps Me

A little something for you: Here is a talk for you to listen to help you spiritually prepare to teach this lesson.

http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1974/04/the-holy-ghost?lang=eng&query=The+Holy+Ghost

The main idea in this lesson is that the Holy Ghost influences us to do good things. Throughout the day, while they are playing and while they are eating snack, when they do something positive validate their behavior and remind them of the lesson (even if you haven't taught it yet!)

After snack while they are coloring make your own Cube so that you can play the cube game. (See the manual)

As you know children can't be expected to sit still long so the best thing you can do is split things up so that you can keep their attention. Do one small part of the lesson and then sing a song. Do another part of the lesson and get up and wiggle. Tell the story from the lesson and then do the role play.  You can have more meaningful lessons and teach more if you teach in small sections.

*Oh and always remember: Read and prepare your lesson beforehand and always start the lesson with a prayer!

Here is a fun song that you can use to get the children's wiggles out:

MY THUMBS ARE STARTING TO WIGGLE
Tune:  “The Bear Went Over The Mountain”

My thumbs are starting to wiggle.
My thumbs are starting to wiggle.
My thumbs are starting to wiggle,
Around and around and around.

My hands are starting to wiggle.
My hands are starting to wiggle.
My hands are starting to wiggle,
Around and around and around.

Continue with other body parts.

I like to end it with:

Now all of me is a wiggling.

Now all of me is a wiggling.

Now all of me is a wiggling.

I think that I better sit down.

As you say the last line show them to sit down and fold their arms. 

Here is a video if you can't quite hear it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7z4YGW3YiE

The key to using songs like this is to get into it yourself, I promise you'll feel more silly if you are only doing it halfway!

Welcome To the Blog

Welcome to the Bonneville 11th Ward Nursery Blog. The purpose of this blog is to help our nursery serve its purpose! 

First things first. What is the purpose? The nursery manual says the following:

"The purpose of the nursery class is to help children learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and live it. The nursery class should help the children increase their understanding of and love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, have positive experiences in a Church setting, and grow in feelings of self-worth."

So there you have it, you have not been called as the ward babysitters, you have been called as teachers!

My goal here is to help make church an uplifting experience for the children and for you wonderful teachers.