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Category: Mini Lessons

A mini lesson is a short lesson segment that is based on a specific lesson or topic. It is not like a teaching technique which is a general teaching method that can be used in many situations. They are not object lessons which rely on an object to teach a gospel principle and are usually lesson openers or closers.
Mini lessons are content specific and meant to be a part of the doctrinal teaching, or meat, of your lesson. A mini lesson usually takes between 5-30 minutes to present. I recommend that you plan your lesson time to include several mini lessons. The change in subject and activity will help keep students engaged.

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Life is a Journey- Not an Obstacle!
This lesson is different than any 'obstacle course' object lesson, but it has a great point. Often times in life, we place obstacles in our way that really don't need to be there. Such obstacles include our own weaknesses, sins, pride, grudges, drama, stress, envy- you name it! Other 'obstacles' might really not be obstacles […]
Scripture References: 1 Nephi 3, 1 Nephi 5, 2 Nephi 1, 2 Nephi 2, 2 Nephi 25, Alma 37, Ether 12, Moroni 7
Gospel Topics: courage, faith, fear, optimism, perspective, trials, worry
Steadfast and Immovable
Have a youth stand on a stool and proceed to push them off without them expecting it! They were not prepared, so they fell right off. Ask them to get back on and then try to push them off again. This time (usually) they don't fall off but they are still quite "moveable" now give […]
Gospel Topics: armor of God, blessings of living the gospel, building a strong foundation, faith, friendship, importance of good friends, Influence, steadfast and immovable
Bambi's Mother
This is a great object lesson for older kids that won't be hurt by the reminder of what happens to Bambi's mother. Cue up the video to the part before Bambi and his Mother go into the meadow. Show the video but stop it before the hunter comes. When you stop the video, ask the […]
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The Power of the Atonement
Place stones or bricks in a backpack. On the stones or bricks, write the words "pains, sorrows, burdens, temptations, troubles and worries." (You could wrap the bricks in brown paper and write the words on the bricks.) Ask someone to carry to backpack. How would they like to carry the backpack all day? all week? […]
Scripture References: 1 Peter 5, 2 Corinthians 1, Isaiah 53, Psalm 55, Romans 15
Gospel Topics: atonement, baptism, burden, charity, comfort, faith, faith in Jesus Christ, kindess, service, succor
You watch what goes in your mouth so watch what comes out!
Items needed several items from the garden a very dirty piece of candy or a dirty boiled treat Lesson Earlier today I went into the garden to see what I could find. I collected a few things here in this margarine tub. Show the tub without revealing the contents. Pull out the items from the […]
Scripture References: Colossians 3, James 3, Matthew 15
Gospel Topics: bad language, gossip, hate, language, lies, lying, name calling, unkind words
Habitual sins are hard to break
Items needed thread glove attached to the back of a picture of Jesus Christ scissors Lesson Could anybody name some bad habits? biting fingernails, swearing, smoking, eating too much, driving too fast, drinking too much alcohol, gossiping, etc. Do you know anyone who has tried to break a bad habit and failed? I need someone […]
Scripture References: 2 Corinthians 5, Matthew 19
Gospel Topics: atonement, bad habits, forgiveness, good friends, repentance, sin
Faith
Items needed crushed Oreo cookies seeds or a plant tools to plant a seed Lesson I set my objects on a table and tell the youth that I need a volunteer, one that will have faith in my instructions. I ask that the volunteer must be sure to follow my instructions explicitly and is not […]
Scripture References: Alma 32
Gospel Topics: faith, , keeping the commandments, obedience, trust
Scriptures and Obedience - Returning to live with Heavenly Father
Begin by singing Scripture Power. Say, “We are going to go on a treasure hunt and look for treasure”. Read 1st clue (below). During the treasure hunt try and get the children to do something else (say, “instead of going to the library how about if we go to the cultural hall and see if […]
Scripture References: 2 Nephi 31, D&C 138
Gospel Topics: faith, keeping the commandments, LDS games, obedience, plan of salvation, pre-earth life, pre-mortal life, scriptures, treasure hunt
Prayer Sandwich
Items needed bread peanut butter jelly knife To demonstrate the proper order to say prayers, you would hold up the first piece of bread and say, "This represents-Dear Heavenly Father", then while you spread on the peanut butter, you would say,"This represents-We thank Thee...". Next, spread the jelly and say," This represents-We ask Thee...", and […]
Scripture References: Matthew 6
Gospel Topics: prayer
Holy Ghost, recognizing the holy ghost and being worthy to keep its companionship
Items needed muddy socks bathrobe bowl/pitcher of ice water bowl/pitcher of warm water Start off your lesson with a volunteer to put on a pair of socks. When you show the volunteer the muddy socks, he/she won't want to put them on. Walk around the room asking for another volunteer to put them on. After […]
Scripture References: D&C 121
Gospel Topics: choose the right, confirmation, holy ghost, Recognizing promptings
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