Primary Talk/Scripture Reminders
As a secretary in the Primary Presidency, I was constantly trying to find creative ways to make things run more smoothly. One area we managed to improve was the Talk and Scripture reminders. Giving kids a paper reminder to show their parents seemed worthless. Most of the time I’d find their paper on the floor in the form of an airplane or fan. Although it was tempting to write it across their forehead, we came up with the next best thing. We used shipping labels. I printed out tons of white 2″x4″ shipping labels (I bought...
read moreGossip Object Lesson
I used the following object lesson to illustrate the point that in regards to gossip, we never know who we could hurt or how far our words will carry. At the beginning of class, I asked one girl to come to the front of the room, turned her back to the class, and handed her a softball. I then asked the rest of the class if there were any that felt comfortable catching the ball. When one volunteered, I handed her a mitt and instructed her to sit in the middle of the group. Next, I asked the first volunteer if she felt comfortable...
read moreSabbath Day Object Lesson
I used this object lesson to illustrate that the Sabbath Day commandment was created to help our bodies, minds, and Spirits. To begin, I asked one of my laurels (who is an art lover) to name one of her favorite artists. I then asked her, if I removed the name from one of his works, would she still be able to identify it as his? She said yes, and I had her explain why. She mentioned that he uses similar and very distinct brush strokes. I pointed out that our Father in Heaven created our mind, body and Spirit and if we pay attention to...
read moreRepentance Object Lesson
I found the initial idea for this object lesson using a $20 bill online. It worked well for my Laurels so I thought I’d pass it on. At the beginning of class, I held up a new, crisp $20 bill. I asked the girls if any of them would like it. I asked the most enthusiastic volunteer to tell the class what she would buy with the cash. I then took the bill from her, wrinkled it and then asked if she still wanted it. She, of course, said yes so I took it back and scribbled on it with a pen. Again, I asked her if she still wanted it. ...
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