tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19241786122755041502024-03-19T14:43:05.780+11:00A Toddler's Guide to Scripture StudyHelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-46502748304479740382010-03-21T22:28:00.001+11:002010-03-21T22:50:40.485+11:00Week 22: Chapter 22 - Alma's Mission to Ammonihah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c42.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 244px; height: 164px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c42.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon Stories<br /><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=f3c7c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD"target="blank">Chapter 22: Alma's Mission to Ammonihah<br /></a><br />This is a V.E.R.Y long story. I have decided to break it up to go over two weeks. I don't know about your toddler, but mine has a problem staying still for <span style="font-weight: bold;">one</span> page of little pictures, so I am not going to push my luck.<br /><br />I thought I would read the story up until Zeezrom becomes converted. A good theme from this story is "Following the Promptings of the Holy Ghost". Missionary work would also be a good fall back theme. There's nothing like marching around the room singing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=169&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=169&searchsubseqend=ZZZ"target="blank">"I Hope They Call Me on a Mission"</a> a couple of times to raise the spirit!! After much thought I also came up with perseverance, bearing your testimony and personal revelation.<br /><br /><ul><li>Amulek invited Alma back to his place for dinner. Invite the Elders over for dinner and have your toddler "help" make dinner. As you make dinner together, discuss how the Holy Ghost prompted Amulek to find Alma. Also point out that Alma was being a missionary by sharing the gospel.</li><li>Sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=true&locale=0&sourceId=ee382ddde9c20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=198bf4b13819d110VgnVCM1000003a94610aRCRD#1"target="blank">Listen, Listen</a> (Children's Songbook pg 107)</li><li>An activity listed below from the August 2007 friend reminded me that LQ enjoys "helping" me sew. So I am going to attempt to have her help me sew a small quilt (a few squares maximum), reminding her as we do it that the Holy Ghost has many jobs including comforter.</li><li>Hold your own testimony meeting. Invite your friends or just have you and your toddler practice bearing your testimony in front of the stuffed toys.</li><li><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=1584e8eb9c97b110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0"target="blank">Behold Your Little Ones - Nursery Manual</a> has an entire lesson devoted to the Holy Ghost. It has one particular activity that involves gluing and cutting. I love all the suggestions in this lesson. Go have a look!</li></ul><div><br /></div><div>From the Friend</div><div><ul><li><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=6492f3782aef3110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD"target="blank">August 2007</a> - A colouring activity perfect for explaining how the Holy Ghost is a comforter.</li><li><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=fb33e2270ed6c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD"target="blank">May 2006</a> - LQ is a puzzle fiend and would really enjoy doing the puzzle on this page. If your toddler isn't so in to puzzles, why not try finding a similar picture and cut it into pieces you think he or she could handle?</li><li><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=817194e53aeab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD"target="blank">July 1997</a> - A simple colouring and folding activity tells how we can invite the Holy Ghost into our lives every day.</li></ul><div>On a different note - I am so happy to be back doing this!</div></div>Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-78636781948048478752009-10-05T15:26:00.002+11:002009-10-05T15:38:08.533+11:00Taking a BreakDespite getting back into a normal routine recently, my posts here have been severely lacking.<br /><br />I am apologising once again for the lack of posts, but this time I am also giving myself a break.<br /><br />As I am sure you are well aware life changes quite often when living with a toddler and although I may have had the time and energy to keep this blog up weekly back when I started, that is just not the case now. As such I have decided to stop with the weekly posts.<br /><br />I will try to get through the Book of Mormon Stories chapters still, but it will certainly be at my own pace. If any of you lovely readers feel that you would like to take on some posting duties (ie. we could switch off weeks) then I would love to hear from you!<br /><br />Thank you so much for being my loyal readers. I have really enjoyed being able to help out and encourage other toddler mothers. More than anything this blog has helped me implement a great reading schedule for LQ and me.Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-46399564926688448722009-09-18T22:18:00.003+10:002009-09-21T21:16:09.740+10:00Week 21: Chapter 21 - The Amlicites<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c32.jpg"><img dragover="true" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 162px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c32.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon Stories<br /><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=a6b7c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD">Chapter 21: The Amlicites</a><br /><br /><br />Again, these Nephites were blessed because of their righteousness. If you didn't get to use any of last week's suggestions, draw from that list. This week's list is pretty lame because I was really stumped with what I should focus on.<br /><br />The themes that I came up with for this particular story were: voting, democracy, being blessed for being righteous, marking ourselves (tattoos, etc) is wrong.<br /><br />So along with last week's suggestions here are a few more that you may think your toddler will enjoy.<br /><br /><ul><li>Vote for which doll/teddy bear/stuffed toy will be president of the room. If you really wanted to get into it, you could make your own ballot box and have the toys debate why each one is better than the other.</li><li>Make newspaper swords (rolled up newpaper) and re-enact Alma and Amlici's fight.</li><li>Explain that our body's are gifts from Heavenly Father and that we should treat them carefully (I'm not sure if you want to go into the whole tattoo thing, but if you think your child is ready, go for it).</li><li>Sing "the Lord Gave Me a Temple" (Children's Songbook page 153)</li></ul><br />Good luck with that eclectic list!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-52538759795117777402009-09-08T10:31:00.002+10:002009-09-08T10:32:53.542+10:00Moving AgainWe are in the middle of moving and trying to set up internet connections. I will have a post up in a few days. Of course if I were organised, I would have already done the post BEFORE moving.<br /><br />Oh, well... I am working on my organisation skills.<br /><br />xxHelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-54626355892526675462009-09-02T13:12:00.002+10:002009-09-02T13:25:40.399+10:00An IndulgenceI hope you will forgive me as I am about to post something a little bit unrelated to toddlers.<br /><br />I am currently going through the next story in the Book of Mormon Stories picture book, "The Amlicites" - Chapter 21.<br /><br />It brought to mind an email I sent to my Mother in Law last year after I had read Chapter 2 of Alma for my own personal study. I thought I would share that email with you.<br /><br />A bit of background before you read: As you may have guessed (from my funny spelling) I am Australian. I am married to an American. I was intrigued with the amount of passion many Americans had toward the recent presidential election. I have no particular bias toward any political party because I have not lived in America long enough to know which party believes what. So please read the email knowing I am not saying that one political party is more like the Amlicites!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Dear Mom,<br /><br />I find it interesting that only a day after the American Presidential election I should be reading Alma 2. I was inspired to share with you my thoughts as Dal has mentioned you are concerned about the uncertain future that we face.<br /><br />Chapter 2 of Alma starts with <span class="il">Amlici</span> stirring up the hearts of those around him and gaining a great support from many of the Nephites who want to make him king. It then goes on to say that the righteous Nephites were ALARMED that they might actually be subject to <span class="il">Amlici</span> because there were so many people who liked him. But as Mosiah had decreed that all things be done according to the "voice of the people", they all came to together to vote on whether <span class="il">Amlici</span> should be King or not.<br /><br />It is interesting to note that in verse five there is a cross reference, after the mentioning of "much dispute and wonderful contentions", to 3 Nephi 11:29. I can imagine the many presidential debates that went on during that time! But Heavenly Father wants us to know that we can have a democracy WITHOUT contention, because contention is of the devil.<br /><br />To the Nephites relief, <span class="il">Amlici</span> is voted out. But this doesn't stop him. He gathers his MANY supporters together and raises an army against the Nephites. They go to battle and it looks like the Nephites are going to lose, but in verse 17 and 18 we see that the Lord strengthens the Nephites because of their faithfulness. Again in verse 28 he strengthens them in their faithfulness and prayers and then in verse 30 and 31 we see that Alma was strengthened because of his faithfulness.<br /><br />I think Heavenly Father wants us to know that regardless of who is leading us or what our current political status, he will protect those saints that are faithful and trust in Him. It seems that chapter two is only the beginning of a long history of battles and wars and there are many Nephites who do die (I don't think that will happen to any of us soon!).... BUT the main theme of chapter two in Alma seems to be that the faithful will conquer, even when we are in the minority.<br /><br />What a lovely way to start a beautiful day, with words of encouragement from my loving Heavenly Father!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-55946526910645541172009-09-02T12:34:00.003+10:002009-09-02T12:43:15.627+10:00A Neat SuggestionEmily from <a href="http://productiveparenting-emily.blogspot.com/">Productive Parenting</a> sent me an email with a fantastic idea for reading and memorising scriptures:<br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">"One idea I’ve done with my kids is to make a ‘heart chart.’ With a big piece of construction paper I cut the shape of a heart then we glued 8-10 envelopes to it and in each envelope we put a scripture passage. Each week one of the children picks a new verse from an envelope on the heart chart for us to focus on for the week. By the end of the week it is memorized simply by focusing on the verse and applying it to different situations that arise throughout the week! "<br /><br /></span></span>Not only did she come up with this great suggestion, Emily also has a website <a href="http://www.productiveparenting.com/">www.productiveparenting.com</a>. I have signed up for the daily emails that give me activity suggestions specific to LQ's age. I love it! I think you would too if you had a look!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-35293083581460815772009-08-30T22:35:00.002+10:002009-08-30T22:35:00.357+10:00Week 20: Chapter 20 - Alma and Nehor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c20.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 207px; height: 140px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c20.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon Stories<br /><a dragover="true" href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=79a7c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD">Chapter 20: Alma and Nehor</a><br /><br />My favourite scripture from this particular story is <a dragover="true" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/alma/1/25#25">Alma 1:25</a>. It talks of standing steadfast through trials. But I am sure my little toddler is not going to quite appreciate that sentiment yet.<br /><br />This is a somewhat depressing story about Nehor, but right at the end we are told that the faithful saints continued to keep the commandments and look after each other. So I thought I would draw from that positive ending and try to find some activities that go with keeping the commandments.<br /><ul><li>Of course the first thing you must do is sing "<a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=146&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=146&searchsubseqend=ZZZ">Keep the Commandments</a>"</li><li>We have been trying to teach LQ the importance of obeying, so I will reinforce that this week, placing emphasis on the fact that it is a commandment.</li><li>Create happy and sad face puppets. Give examples that your toddler will understand of keeping and breaking the commandments. He/she can hold up the happy or sad face according to your examples.</li><li>Sing "<a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=120&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=120&searchsubseqend=ZZZ">Nephi's Courage</a>"</li><li>Act out ways you can keep the commandments. For example - pretend to pray, pretend you are taking the sacrament, play out going to church, etc.</li></ul>Activities from the Friend<br /><ul><li>December 1997 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=cb783d23df3bb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD">A little poem talks of keeping the Commandments</a>. It has a suggested finger puppet activity to go along with it, but unfortunately does not provide the template for the puppet.</li><li>April 2009 - Both sets of LQ's Grandparents own chickens. LQ LOVES chickens. I think <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=43a1105560440210VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD">this story</a> will go down a treat with her. I may even print out a few pictures of chickens and chicks for LQ to colour.</li></ul>I know you are all ahead of me now... so what are some of the things you did for this story??Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-17483880311431350332009-08-25T22:24:00.005+10:002009-08-25T23:05:39.732+10:00Activity Searching<a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/10592329982211075412" target="blank">Sare</a> just left a comment on the previous post:<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153);font-size:130%;" ><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 51);font-family:courier new;" >"How do you find all these resources? I want to know how you find the cool ideas you post. What kind of search do you do?"</span></span><br /><br />Considering my lack of posting recently, I am sure that all of you are well ahead of me now in your scripture reading and I thought that it would be good idea to let you know how I find all my activities that I find each week. That way, you can carry on without me and I wont feel guilty every time I see that I am only up to chapter 19 and Sare is up to chapter 29!!!! (I am SO sorry Sare!)<br /><br />First things first. See my list of Websites I Reference in the side bar there.... just under the long-winded blurb about the blog. Yep... the first website listed is the one I frequent most often. If you go to <a href="http://www.friend.lds.org/" target="blank">friend.lds.org</a> you will see on the right side of the page there is an option to <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?locale=0&vgnextoid=29c478159909b010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD" target="blank">search The Friend</a>.<br /><br />I started at <a href="http://www.friend.lds.org/" target="blank">friend.lds.org</a> mostly just searching through the sharing time ideas and then adapting them to fit a toddler's standard. This kind of fell dead a few posts ago when I couldn't find anything that I could adapt.<br /><br />Then I figured I could type in the search box, "For Little Friends (and then my topic)". Then all I got was all the fun activities and stories specifically designed for littler people.<br /><br />Some of my ideas also come from reading the stories in The Friend that are related to my topic. The idea of going on a picnic and letting your toddler carry the heavy bag, then lifting it to show how Heavenly Father lifts our burdens.... that idea came from a story that I read in The Friend.<br /><br />Of course if you go to the <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=0fc553ef19ee5010VgnVCM1000004e94610aRCRD&locale=0" target="blank">Primary Manuals</a> link you will find some wonderful ideas and activities particularly in the <a href="http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,8184-1-4470-1,00.html" target="blank">Nursery Manual</a>. Although, I find that I only go to this resource if I have completely bled The Friend dry!<br /><br />If your toddler is definitely into <span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);font-size:180%;" >colouring</span> then I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the <a href="http://www.ldsfamilyfun.com/ldsff/account/login?from=account/index" target="blank">LDS Family Fun (also known as Living Scriptures) website</a>. I have mentioned before that they require a log in, but it is free to sign up and you get access to all their activity booklets. HOURS of colouring fun to be had there. If you can't find anything there, then the <a href="http://lds.about.com/library/gallery/clipart/blclipart_gallery_subindex.htm" target="blank">LDS Clipart link</a> will have pretty much anything else you are looking for.<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><br />Two things that are important to remember:</span><br /><ol><li>I always try to adapt what we do in our every day play to incorporate a gospel message. Marching around banging instruments is definitely the flavour of the week for us. So singing as many marching Primary songs that go along with our theme works!</li><li>It helps to read the story and choose a theme before the week starts. That way you have a direction for your activities.</li></ol><br />I hoped this has helped somewhat. Now you can all send me your wonderful ideas that you have been saving up to tell me!!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-14702071025993445352009-08-03T15:46:00.004+10:002009-08-23T22:34:38.290+10:00Week 19: Chapter 19 - The Sons of Mosiah Become Missionaries<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c0a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 217px; height: 141px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:c0a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon Stories<br /><a dragover="true" href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=6c97c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="blank">Chapter 19: The Sons of Mosiah Become Missionaries</a><br /><br />As soon as I started reading this story I began humming "<a dragover="true" href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=168&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=168&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="blank">I Want to be a Missionary Now</a>". And now I can't get it out of my head!! LQ and I spent the afternoon marching around the living room playing "instruments" and singing. I am thinking that I could do the same but sing "I Want to be a Missionary Now."<br /><br />I love that just like young men today, the Sons of Mosiah gave up an opportunity that to the world would seem too good to give up - being King. Young men today give up so many opportunities to serve the Lord while on their mission... I think "sacrifice" would be a wonderful theme to go along with "being a Missionary" this week.<br /><br />Aside from singing my missionary song, here are some other ideas.<br /><ul><li>Make some cookies for the Elders in your ward</li><li>Draw a picture for a missionary you may know that is serving. My brother is serving in Canada at the moment and I think he would appreciate something from his little niece!</li><li>Sing "<a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=169&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=169&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="blank">I Hope they Call Me on a Mission</a>"</li><li>There are two pages in the <a href="http://www.ldsfamilyfun.com/ldsff/account/index" target="blank">LDSFamilyFun booklet "Ammon, Missionary to the Lamanites"</a> that are good colouring pages pertinent to this story. Remember you need to have a sign in (free to register) to access the activity books.<br /></li></ul>Friend Activities<br /><ul><li>July 2008 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=eb30556975cba110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD" target="blank">This page is full of goodness</a>. It has a poem about the Son's of Mosiah with hand actions. It also has a colouring and pasting missionary activity. And a great little story about a missionary.</li><li>September 2002 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=305ce3bfad6bb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD" target="blank">Has a great poem</a> about being different things when you grow up. Maybe you could say the poem while changing hats for the different occupations. Then give your toddler a missionary badge made from cardboard.</li><li>July 1996 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=fa448526addab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD" target="blank">A poem</a> similar to the one above.</li></ul>Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-55490885255754595512009-07-24T16:06:00.001+10:002009-07-24T16:22:29.733+10:00An ApologyI am so sorry that I haven't had this blog up to date recently. If you would like some excuses, you can <a href="http://helenpetersen.blogspot.com/2009/07/my-brain-fell-out-of-my-uterus.html">click here</a>, or <a href="http://helenpetersen.blogspot.com/2009/07/we-have-arrived.html">here</a>, <a href="http://helenpetersen.blogspot.com/2009/07/i-was-dead-uh-but-now-i-am-alive-uh.html">here</a> and <a href="http://helenpetersen.blogspot.com/2009/07/we-are-mountain-folk.html">here</a>.<br /><br />But if you aren't interested in excuses, please know that I am back on track and I will definitely do my best to go back to posting once a week.Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-16464931742860497452009-07-23T21:06:00.001+10:002009-07-24T16:25:23.796+10:00Week 18: Chapter 18 - Alma the Younger Repents<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:be0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 132px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:be0.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Book of Mormon Stories<br /><a dragover="true" href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a287c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0">Chapter 18: Alma the Younger Repents<br /></a><br />This is one of my favourite stories in the Book of Mormon. I guess I have a bit of a soft spot for wayward children, having been one myself. I know that Heavenly Father looked out for me during that difficult period of my life. I can only imagine the pain I put my parents through, but I am so grateful that regardless of what I did, my mum would always be ready with a hug.<br /><br />So to read of Alma, King Mosiah and the many people who were being persecuted actually praying for those wayward boys just warms my heart. But enough about me... let's talk about:<br /><ul><li>Forgiveness</li><li>Repentance</li><li>Prayer and Fasting</li><li>Heavenly Father's Love for ALL His children</li></ul>All good things to talk about to your toddler as you read this story to him/her. Some activities to go along with these themes include:<br /><ul><li>Create flashcards of things Heavenly Father has blessed us with (ie. house, family, etc). As you show each card say "Heavenly Father loves you. He has given you a ..." If possible have your child name what is on the card.</li><li>The lesson from the Nursery Manual <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=9d64e8eb9c97b110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0">"Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ Love Me"</a> has some very good activities to reinforce this particular topic.</li><li>Explain that when Alma the Younger repented he said "I'm Sorry". Practice saying "I am Sorry"</li><li>Sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=228&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=228&searchsubseqend=ZZZ">"My Heavenly Father Loves Me"</a> (Children's Songbook pg 228)</li><li>Sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=14&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=14&searchsubseqend=ZZZ">"I Pray in Faith"</a> (Children's Songbook pg 14)</li></ul><br />Activities from the Friend<br /><ul><li>January 2009 - Make the <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?hideNav=1&locale=0&sourceId=4d63d4c196f5e110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD">bookmark provided</a> for the sharing time.</li></ul>Any suggestions? I have a bad case of vacation brain and would love some help!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-12593460788478345082009-06-08T15:33:00.003+10:002009-06-16T17:01:06.234+10:00Week 17: Chapter 17 - Alma and His People Escape<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:bcc.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 135px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:bcc.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon Stories<br />Chapter 17: <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=f577c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="blank">Alma and His People Escape</a><br /><br />Another great escape. As mentioned in my previous post, this story is similar to King Limhi and his people escaping. The big difference being that Alma's people were already doing the right thing to begin with. They also didn't have to get the Lamanites drunk - they just fell asleep!<br /><br />I love the scriptures in this story that tell how the people prayed in their hearts and Heavenly Father made their burdens light. I gotta tell you, I know that feeling of having my burdens made light - it's a nice feeling. Because I particularly like those verses, I will read with LQ <a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/mosiah/24/10-15#10" target="blank">Mosiah 24:10-15</a>.<br /><br />Another verse in <a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/mosiah/24/22#22" target="blank">Mosiah 24</a> mentions that after the Lord delivered Alma and His People from bondage everyone who could, lifted up their voice in praise and thanksgiving. Giving thanks could definitely be a good theme for the week. So I have thought of and found activities that will go along with the theme of giving thanks.<br /><br /><ul><li>Sing "<a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=16&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=16&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="blank">Children All Over The World</a>" (Children's Songbook pg #16)</li><li>Sing "<a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=20&searchsubseqstart=b&searchseqend=20&searchsubseqend=b" target="blank">Thanks to Our Father</a>" (Children's Songbook pg #20)</li><li>Behold Your Little Ones: Nursery Manual has a lesson on <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=15e4e8eb9c97b110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="blank">Thankfulness</a> - there is a great colouring activity that we will definitely be using this week.</li><li>Go on a picnic and pack a backpack for your toddler. Make it heavy enough for them to realise when you lift it a little bit. Explain to them as you are lifting it that you are easing their burden just like Heavenly Father eased the burdens of the People of Alma.</li><li>During dinner each day this week have each family member tell what they are grateful for.</li><li>You can use last week's suggestions for the prayer part of the story</li><li>Go for a walk and point out all the things you are thankful for.</li></ul><br />The Friend Activities:<br /><ul><li>November 2008 - Has a <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=9833a0ad4843d110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1" target="blank">WONDERFUL matching game</a> for things we are thankful for. The Sharing Time suggestions recommend that you discuss why you are thankful for the particular blessing when it is matched (you know I LOVE, love, LOVE matching games).</li></ul><br />I just wanted to point out that whatever activity you choose to do, make sure that while you are doing it point out the similarities between what you are doing and the story that you read each day. It is through these small "chats" that your toddler will learn that he/she can learn important lessons from reading scriptures and that it is not just a boring thing to do.<br /><br /><br /><br />On a different note, I have had some wonderful emails and comments recently and I just wanted to thank you for them. I have recently been in a blogging slump (if you haven't noticed) and it is the comments and emails that have kept me going. THANK YOU!!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-50799986178843752712009-06-01T17:49:00.001+10:002009-06-16T16:59:43.097+10:00Week 16: Chapter 16 - King Limhi and His People Escape<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:bba.jpg"><img dragover="true" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 160px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:bba.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon Stories<br /><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=6967c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="blank">Chapter 16: King Limhi and His People Escape</a><br /><br /><br />Ah.... those Lamanites. I had a sneak peek at next week's story - Alma and his people escape. It turns out the same group of Lamanites hosted the great escapes of both Limhi and his people AND Alma and his people. I just don't think they were ready to be leaders...!<br /><br />This story is a good example of praying in faith, obeying the commandments and repenting of wickedness. Any activities that you can think of that will help your toddler to remember to choose the right, listen to the prophets or that teaches him/her to pray will go along nicely with the story. The activity involving the <a href="http://toddlerscripture.blogspot.com/2009/05/week-14-chapter-14-abinadi-and-king.html" target="blank">current apostles and flashcards</a> I suggested two weeks ago would also go well with this story.<br /><br />Specific activities I have thought of:<br /><ul><li>Sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=14&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=14&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="blank">"I Pray in Faith"</a> (Children's Songbook pg 14)</li><li>Sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=18&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=18&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="blank">"I Need My Heavenly Father"</a> (Children's Songbook pg 18)</li><li>Show a picture of Jesus Christ and tell your toddler that he wants us to obey</li><li>The Nursery Manual has two great lessons on <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=39d4e8eb9c97b110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="blank">obeying</a> and <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=3564e8eb9c97b110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="blank">praying</a></li><li>Pretend to sneak past the guards at the door. If you have someone who's willing - why not post them at the door, get them drunk enough to pass out and then sneak past.</li></ul><br />Activities from The Friend<br /><ul><li>May 2001 - A <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=2c36b8179f4bb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="blank">colouring activity</a> to hang on your wall</li><li>May 2003 - If you are ambitious you could try creating <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=784cff52fc41c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="blank">this mobile</a> with your toddler</li><li>September 2008 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=0770bf9cd2f0c110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1" target="blank">This activity</a> is probably too much for a toddler, but I just had to show it to you. I think it is a GREAT idea for older children.</li><li>June 1985 - You could use the little cards in this <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=959548bf641ab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="blank">sharing time idea</a> for a match up game.</li></ul><br />Thank you for bearing with me and my tardy posts. I can't wait to review next week's story!!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-41181903484994754842009-05-25T13:51:00.001+10:002009-06-07T17:43:42.788+10:00Week 15: Chapter 15 - Alma Teaches and Baptizes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b98.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 133px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b98.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon<br />Chapter 15: <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=61d7c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">Alma Teaches and Baptizes<br /></a><br />I'll admit it - I have back-dated this post so it looks like I was diligent and posted it two weeks ago instead of the beginning of June. But if you don't read this paragraph I am sure you will be none the wiser.<br /><br />This week Alma teaches and baptizes a slew of people. I have just taught a lesson in Primary about the blessings of being baptised that included the story of Alma teaching and baptising. The blessings included: 1) We become members of Jesus Christ's church; 2) We get the gift of the Holy Ghost; and 3) Heavenly Father forgives us.<br /><br />These important blessings are outlined in Alma's story and would definitely be a great guideline for teaching the story this week.<br /><br />Other activities that you may want to do:<br /><ul><li>Help your child realise the importance of writing in his/her journal. After hearing what Abinadi had to say, Alma immediately wrote down everything that had been said. Write in a journal or draw a picture about something you have done during the day.</li><li>Build a tent and hide in it for a day. You know I love me a tent!</li><li>LDS Family Fun (aka the Living Scriptures) has an <a href="http://www.ldsfamilyfun.com/ldsff/account/login?from=account/index" target="_blank">activity book</a> about Abinadi. The last part of the book covers part of this Alma story.</li><li>You could also use the flash cards at the end of the LDS Family Fun activity book to make a card match up game.</li><li>Invite the missionaries over for dinner.</li></ul><br />Activities from the Friend:<br />July 2005 - Help your toddler complete the <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=537e925cf971c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="blank">diorama used for sharing time</a>Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-78679740817406058822009-05-19T15:39:00.003+10:002009-06-07T17:48:59.057+10:00Week 14: Chapter 14 - Abinadi and King Noah<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b7e.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 196px; height: 130px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b7e.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon<br /><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=fc57c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">Chapter 14: Abinadi and King Noah</a><br /><br /><br /><br />While searching for activities to go along with this particular story, I came across many Sharing Time suggestions that had the theme of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Obeying the Prophets</span>. I think a perfect activity to complement Abinadi's story is to make up some flash cards with the pictures of the First Presidency and the 12 Apostles. As you go through the cards, tell your toddler what that Apostle spoke about at the last General Conference (obviously in a VERY summarised version).<br /><br />Other activities include:<br /><ul><li>The Living Scriptures (aka LDSFamilyFun) has <a href="http://www.ldsfamilyfun.com/ldsff/account/index" target="_blank">an activity book</a> with plenty of colouring pages for the Abinadi story</li><li>Sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=110&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=110&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="_blank">"Follow the Prophet" (Children's Songbook pg 110)</a></li><li>Sing <a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=146&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=146&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="_blank">"Keep the Commandments"</a> (Children's Songbook pg 146)</li><li>Play Follow the Leader</li></ul><br />Abinadi's story is quite long and important, so I would be inclined to spend two weeks going over this particular story. But I will still be back next week with the next chapter!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-44183105696444445382009-05-19T14:19:00.002+10:002009-05-19T14:48:22.942+10:00Felt Stories WinnerComment number 6 - Bloomin Babes!<br /><br /><dl id="comments-block"><dt class="comment-author blogger-comment-icon" id="c3956528110625983161"><a href="profile/17150650876894683204" rel="nofollow">Bloomin' Babes</a> said... </dt><dd class="comment-body"> <p>I also really like the LDS Collection. The pictures are great. My mom used to make something similar for me when I was young. I still remember how much better I remembered the stories we had pictures for.</p> </dd><dd class="comment-footer"> <span class="comment-timestamp"> <a href="http://toddlerscripture.blogspot.com/2009/05/felt-stories-and-give-away.html?showComment=1242269100000#c3956528110625983161" title="comment permalink"> May 14, 2009 12:45 PM </a> <span class="item-control blog-admin pid-1339167152"> <a href="delete-comment.g?blogID=1924178612275504150&postID=3956528110625983161" title="Delete Comment"> <img src="img/icon_delete13.gif" /></a><a href="delete-comment.g?blogID=1924178612275504150&postID=3956528110625983161" title="Delete Comment"> </a> </span> </span> </dd></dl>Congratulations! Please email me at toddlerscripture@gmail.com with your address so I can have Awnya send your gift.Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-58635694450054891462009-05-12T19:56:00.005+10:002009-05-20T17:15:36.538+10:00Week 13: Chapter 13 - Zeniff<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b42.jpg"><img dragover="true" style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 132px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b42.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon<br /><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a057c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0">Chapter 13: Zeniff</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Things I have learned from the Zeniff story:<br /><br /><ol><li>Zeniff was a spy who learned to love the land he had spent so much time in. It seems he had also learned to love the people within that land.</li><li>Even though we may live in a different land to the majority of saints, the Lord still delights in giving us blessings and protecting us.</li><li>Fasting and Prayer used in faith can work miracles (eg; you CAN beat the lamanite armies)</li></ol><br />Activities that can be used when teaching these lessons from Zeniff:<br /><ul><li>Spy on the neighbours</li><li>Go for a walk to find things you wouldn't normally find</li><li>The lesson, <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=3564e8eb9c97b110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0">"I Can Pray to Heavenly Father"</a>, from the new Nursery Manual has a few ideas on teaching your child to pray.</li><li>Learn about different cultures</li><li>Show and talk about the GAK picture 608 - Christ and Children from around the world</li><li>Sing "Children all over the World" - Childrens Songbook, page 16.</li><li>Look at a map of the world and talk about the different people that live on the different continents.</li><li>Move to a different country and fight the natives</li></ul><br /><br />Activities from the Friend:<br /><ul><li>September 2000 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=da1694859a4bb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1">Sharing Time: Fasting and Prayer</a></li><li>June 2005 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=b7bd925cf971c010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1">"For Little Friends"</a> teaches little ones about fast Sunday, fasting and prayer.</li></ul><br />My initial reaction when I first read over this chapter was one of despair. I couldn't think what I could do to create lessons from a story about Nephites that moved to a hostile land and fought the Lamanites. But once I delved further into the scriptures associated with the pictures I was able to see why Heavenly Father had wanted this particular story included in the scriptures.<br /><br />I love doing this blog just for the mini lessons that I learn each week. I am sure that as you study out each lesson before you teach your little one, you too will start to benefit from your toddler's scripture study.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">##############<br /><br />Don't forget to leave a comment on the post below to be in with a chance to win one of those snuggly felt scripture stories!!!<br /></div>Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-8760869450694713842009-05-11T08:09:00.006+10:002009-05-20T17:16:32.059+10:00Felt Stories and GIVE AWAY!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.time4felt.com/felt-boy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 201px; height: 200px;" src="http://www.time4felt.com/felt-boy.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Over a month ago I was approached by Awnya Boam, the owner of Time4Felt, to do a product review. I was a bit reluctant to do anything like that on the blog that was really only started to give me an extra incentive to continue on with LQ's scripture reading. Moral dilemma and all that... I soon got over my moral dilemma and realised I could not only help Awnya out, but I could also get you guys another chance to win something!!<br /><br />I know, I know... I am fantastic, you can thank me later.<br /><br />Just this week I received some Book of Mormon felt stories to help with our scripture studies. Awnya sent me <a href="http://www.time4felt.com/nephi.html" target="_blank">Nephi and the Brass Plates</a> and <a href="http://www.time4felt.com/samuel-the-lamanite.html" target="_blank">Samuel the Lamanite</a>.<br /><br />Upon opening our special package I immediately noticed how beautifully rich the colours are on the felt. The side of the felt that is printed on is also VERY soft and I will make LQ play with them just so I can touch the felt. I know... weird! I am quite certain that the <a href="http://www.time4felt.com/quiet-books.html" target="_blank">Quiet Books</a> could be doubled up as a VERY nice pillow (if needed during church).<br /><br />I was very excited that we got the story of Nephi and the Brass Plates, because just this Sunday gone, I was supposed to tell that particular story in my class. My class consists of 10 very boisterous 4 & 5 year olds. EEEEK! Each week I seem to outdo myself in creating an interesting way of telling what seems to be the longest story ever told. I have actually gone through quite a few of the archives on this blog and used a few of the activities that I had found. Hooray for me.<br /><br />Back to the Felt Story. I can't tell you how relieved I was, when my class sat still (or as still as any five year old will sit) through the entire story of Nephi and the Brass Plates. I honestly haven't been able to capture their attention as well with any other prop. BUT - the all important question is: <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 153, 153); font-weight: bold;">How did I go with teaching the scripture stories to LQ?</span></span><br /><br />It was incredible! I wasn't sure if LQ would be into it, but as I told a <span style="font-weight: bold;">summarised</span> version of Nephi and the Brass Plates I handed each character to LQ to place on the felt board. She loved that she could tell the story in her own creative way. And once again, I was able to get through the ENTIRE story. <span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 0);">SUCCESS! </span></span> The felt even held up after LQ decided that it was more fun scrunching them and then throwing them into the air.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Would you like to be included in the chance to win a Mystery Story worth $17.00?<br /></span><br />Go to Awnya's website <a href="http://www.time4felt.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 0);font-size:180%;" >www.time4felt.com</span></a>. Check out her products - it is ok if you are there for a while, she has a LOT of fantastic products - and then come back here and leave a comment telling me which product you like the best. I have my eye on the <a href="http://www.time4felt.com/lds-set.html" target="_blank">LDS Book of Mormon</a> collection, but until we move out of the whole student budget thing, I may just be content with the <a href="http://www.time4felt.com/lds-quiet-book.html" target="_blank">Book of Mormon Activity Book</a>. Awnya even offers a cheaper alternative by selling the pieces uncut (you cut them yourself).<br /><br />Well, what are you waiting for? Get on over to Time4Felt. Spread the word by posting about this competition on your blog (let me know in an extra comment) and I will give you an extra chance to win.<br /><br />Time4Felt will definitely enhance your toddler's scripture study time.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" >Competition ends Midnight Monday 18th May 2009 (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Australian</span> Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be chosen by Random.org and will be announced on Tuesday 19th May 2009.</span>Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-56009479049013947302009-05-06T08:18:00.005+10:002009-05-11T10:57:05.946+10:00Week 12: Chapters 11 & 12 - Enos and King Benjamin<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b1a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 144px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:b1a.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon<br />Chapters 11 & 12: <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=6837c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">Enos</a> and <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=7447c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">King Benjamin</a><br /><br />I have combined these two chapters because, although the King Benjamin chapter is quite lengthy, Chapter 11 (Enos) is just about Enos praying about E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G.<br /><br />LQ and I are going to read the Enos story on one day and then cover King Benjamin for the rest of the week.<br /><br />King Benjamin is going to be read in a makeshift tent made from blankets and chairs. We will also dress up like a king and build a block tower.<br /><br />Other ideas that I have for this week include:<br /><ul><li>Making cookies and giving them to our friends (covering the service part of King Benjamin's speech)</li><li>Look at all the pictures we have of Christ's earthly life and talk about that (just like King Benjamin)</li><li>Colour, cut and paste the first two images on <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=e3d57c8fe52ab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="_blank">this page</a></li><li>Sugardoodle.net has <a href="http://sugardoodle.net/General%20Conference/KingBenjConf.shtml" target="_blank">this idea</a> for using a refrigerator box to make a tower</li></ul>The possibilities are endless because King Benjamin taught a lot of different things. What ideas have you had?Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-38072037679163591452009-04-29T19:42:00.004+10:002009-05-06T08:52:09.794+10:00Week 11: Chapter 10 - Jacob & Sherem<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:ade.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 147px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:ade.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon<br /><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=7c27c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">Chapter 10: Jacob & Sherem<br /></a><br />Week 11 is almost over and I am only just writing this post. I apologise profusely. My only excuse is that LQ turned 2 today and I have been tied up doing stuff for her the past few days. She is officially an American citizen now which we are all excited about.<br /><br />After reading through this week's story, I think that a great theme that we can study is testimony. Jacob bears his testimony to the people of Nephi and also to Sherem. <a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/jacob/7/11#11" target="_blank">Jacob 7:11 </a>- "... Behold I say unto you that none of the prophets have written, nor prophesied, save they have spoken concerning this Christ."<br /><br />So any activities that involve bearing my testimony or having LQ bear her testimony are going to be it. Because it is a tough thing for a little one that can barely speak to do, I have decided that we probably only have one or two activities that we do over and over throughout the week. One of which is to sing "<a href="http://www.lds.org/churchmusic/detailmusicPlayer/index.html?searchlanguage=1&searchcollection=2&searchseqstart=77&searchsubseqstart=%20&searchseqend=77&searchsubseqend=ZZZ" target="_blank">I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ</a>".<br /><br /><ul><li><a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=456e6934b34bb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="_blank">This is a nice short story</a> about a little five year old bearing her testimony.</li><li>This "<a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=1d2791ddb6b9c110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1" target="_blank">Testimony Glove</a>" is a great idea.</li></ul><br />I have to admit... a lot of my recent ideas have gone unused because LQ is enjoying sitting with me and flicking through my scriptures as I read a scripture to her. How has your toddler scripture reading time evolved?Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-39396792972854242342009-04-26T14:02:00.002+10:002009-04-28T08:41:48.411+10:00So you missed out on the Quiet Book?If you go<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);"> </span></span><a href="http://helenpetersen.blogspot.com/2009/04/speaking-of-sewing.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">here</span></span></a>, there's a competition going on where you can win something similar.<div><br /></div><div>Go there.... you will not be disappointed.</div>Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-35704950191396378672009-04-21T11:36:00.004+10:002009-04-29T21:35:12.914+10:00Week 10: Chapter 9 - A New Home in the Promised Land<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:ac6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 156px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:ac6.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Book of Mormon<br />Chapter 9: "<a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=a027c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">A New Home in the Promised Land</a>"<br /><br />If you look at the scripture references for this chapter, you will notice that 2 Nephi is all summed up in this chapter. Lucky for LQ... she doesn't have to deal with Isaiah JUST yet.<br /><br />Of course, this means that I can pick out some wonderful scriptures to read to LQ this week. One of those scriptures will be <a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_ne/19/23#23" target="_blank">1 Nephi 19:23</a><br /><br />I encourage you to go through the last part of 1 Nephi, 2 Nephi and the first chapter of Jacob and pick out your favourite scriptures to read to your child. LQ really believes she is getting a special treat when I read to her from the scriptures. She isn't allowed to touch mummy's scriptures otherwise. It's nice that she has that excitement.<br /><br />The story this week focuses on the Nephites setting up and the Lamanites being cursed. I thought of some fun activities that tie in with those themes.<br /><br /><ul><li>Plant some seeds and watch them grow (get that quick growing grass seed... toddlers attention span and all that)</li><li>Set up a tent in your living room</li><li>Tame wild beasts</li><li>Search for gold and silver in the sandbox</li><li>Build an altar with blocks (my favourite because it's so simple)</li><li>Build a temple with blocks or recycled boxes</li><li>Sing the second verse of "Love is Spoken Here" (Children's Songbook, pg 90)</li><li>Talk about Lehi blessing his sons and then relate to your child the importance of the priesthood. <a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=637e1b08f338c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=1f24e8eb9c97b110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">This lesson</a> from the new nursery manual has a colouring activity that explains how the priesthood is used.</li><li>The Living Scriptures "Journey to the Promised Land" <a href="http://www.ldsfamilyfun.com/ldsff/files/" target="_blank">activity booklet</a> has a few pages at the end that relate to arriving in the Promised Land.</li><li>Talk about the different types of homes the Nephites lived in (tents, ship, houses) and then sing "Home" (Children's Songbook pg 192)</li></ul>I know some of these are a stretch, but because the chapter spans such a huge amount of scripture, I really think you could slot in any subject you would like your toddler to learn. If you wanted to attempt Isaiah you could even talk about Christ's coming, etc.<br /><br />If you have a particular problem or just need a sounding board for your own ideas for your toddler, send me a comment or an email. Hopefully I can help you out.Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-70225661069694607592009-04-13T20:25:00.005+10:002009-04-13T21:37:31.768+10:00Week 9: Chapter 8 - Crossing the Sea<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:ac4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 206px; height: 135px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:ac4.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The Book of Mormon<br /><a href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=f417c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0" target="_blank">Chapter 8: Crossing the Sea</a><br /><br />"Nevertheless, I did look unto my God, and I did <sup>a</sup><a dragover="true" href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_ne/18/16a" mark="a" type="A" title="Ezra 3: 11 (11-13); 2 Ne. 9: 49; Mosiah 2: 20 (20-21); Alma 36: 28; D&C 136: 28.">praise</a> him all the day long; and I did not murmur against the Lord because of mine afflictions." 1 Nephi 18:16<br /><br /><br />There are a few scriptures in this weeks reading that I really enjoyed. One other that I just couldn't go past (which may or may not apply to me at the moment).... "And it came to pass that I <sup>a</sup><a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_ne/18/21a" mark="a" type="A" title="Jonah 1: 6.">prayed</a> unto the Lord; and after I had prayed the winds did cease, and the storm did cease, and there was a great calm." verse 21. I need some calm in my life, could it be that I'm not praying enough?<br /><br />This week, Laman and Lemuel are back at it. Why oh why did that family bother to bring those boys along? They were trouble from the start. They are just two big bullies. Can you imagine being stuck on a boat with them for too long? Although, being stuck in a small place with your entire extended family is going to make you do some crazy things. Maybe I have a little bit of sympathy for them.<br /><br />I can see some water play happening with this weeks activities. Lots of water swooshing and maybe I can tie LQ to a pole for a few days, just so she knows how poor Nephi felt. Ok... just joking - but really, does anyone else blame me? The terrible twos are setting in. Other non restrictive activities include:<br /><ul><li>Making our own boats and sailing them in the bath. Make a storm with fans, hands and watering cans.</li><li>Packing a picnic lunch (packing the boat) and taking it to the park (the promised land)</li><li><a href="http://www.ldsfamilyfun.com/ldsff/files/" target="_blank">The Living Scriptures</a> have a booklet "Journey to the Promised Land". I will be using some of the colouring pages</li></ul>Ideas from the Friend:<br /><ul><li>November 2000 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=61a9b8179f4bb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="_blank">Journey to the Promised Land Game</a> - a simplistic board game that I think LQ may enjoy for two minutes</li><li>January 1996 - For older children another board game - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=7c2f8526addab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1" target="_blank">Lehi's Journey to the Promised Land</a></li></ul>There's not much more from the Friend (for this weeks ideas) that hasn't already been mentioned before on this blog. So go have a look at previous posts ... there should be a few links to the Friend that will correspond to this particular story.<br /><br />I have been trying to think of an activity that involves the Liahona, but have been drawing a blank. If you have any ideas, please let me know, as I think the Liahona is a pivotal part of this story.Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-90625782391831897402009-04-07T12:06:00.002+10:002009-04-07T12:08:28.290+10:00AWOLLQ and I are taking a short break. We have decided to visit LQ's new cousin, Audrey and will be staying with Audrey and family until this Sunday.<br /><br />We will be lucky to get a scripture read each day, because there will be too many Audrey cuddles to be had. So this week's scripture reading plan will be postponed until next week.<br /><br />Happy Scripture reading!Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1924178612275504150.post-74881484946930470682009-03-31T13:17:00.003+11:002009-03-31T14:00:35.482+11:00Week 7: Chapter 7 - Building the Ship<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:aaa.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 172px; height: 113px;" src="http://www.lds.org/images/Manuals/tchg-pix.nfo:o:aaa.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>The Book of Mormon<br /><a dragover="true" href="http://www.lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=e36d5f74db46c010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=6907c106dac20110VgnVCM100000176f620a____&hideNav=1&contentLocale=0">Chapter 7: Building the Ship<br /></a><br /><br />My apologies for the post delay this week. LQ and I have already started our scriptures for this week, but another project has consumed all my "LQ nap" time. So today I made myself sit down and work out what else LQ and I are going to do this week for scripture study.<br /><br />LQ is still responding well to the <a href="http://www.lds.org/library/display/0,4945,8187-1-4473-2,00.html">quicktime version</a> of the stories. Dal was making fun of them last night - whatever works I say. LQ also enjoyed flicking through my scriptures this morning while I explained to her that Heavenly Father blesses us when we keep the commandments.<br /><br />This week Nephi and his family are building a ship. His brothers are being naughty again and Nephi gets to shock his brothers by touching them. I had a thought for an object lesson, I could build up a bit of static electricity and let LQ have it..... Bordering on child abuse, you say? Ok, I may let that idea slide then. Other non-abusive activity ideas include:<br /><ul><li>Using blocks to build a boat</li><li>"Sewing" a sail for the boat (you can make a sail out of cardboard and punch holes around the edge. Then your toddler can have fun sewing with string or wool)</li><li><a href="http://www.ldsfamilyfun.com/ldsff/files/">The Living Scriptures</a> has an activity book to go along with their dvd "Journey to the Promised Land". Remember you can download these activity books for free if you register (for free). There are a few colouring pages that can be used for this particular story.</li></ul><br />Ideas from the Friend:<br /><ul><li>March 1992 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=6da79f82a6bab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1">Sharing Time: Nephi Builds a Ship</a> (diorama)</li><li>March 1988 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=fb217c8fe52ab010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1">Nephi Builds a Ship</a> - you could do as the article suggests, or you could also use the pictures for a matching card game.</li><li>November 2000 - <a href="http://lds.org/ldsorg/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=21bc9fbee98db010VgnVCM1000004d82620aRCRD&locale=0&sourceId=61a9b8179f4bb010VgnVCM1000004d82620a____&hideNav=1">Journey to the Promised Land</a> - This one is too old for Toddlers but is a great game to play with the entire family</li></ul><br />My favourite scripture from 1 Nephi 17 is <a href="http://scriptures.lds.org/en/1_ne/17/3#3">verse 3</a>. I have been reading this one to LQ over the last two days. It is easy to summarize and it has a great message to it.<br /><br />As always,... I am eager to know how you are doing. Send me an email sometime.Helhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12024471761531493995noreply@blogger.com4