“Hurray!” we cried. “Hurray!” We shouted for joy! Have you ever been so happy in a meeting that you wanted to shout for joy? Did you know that you attended a very big meeting before you were born? It was called the Council in Heaven. All of Heavenly Father’s spirit children were there. Jesus Christ […]

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? […]

Many years ago, I did this object lesson for our YW. I put a purse in the room that the girls knew belonged to one of the YW. This "designated" YW left the room. After she left, I opened it up and asked them who wanted what. If the girls didn't speak up for it, […]

Items needed clear glass of water pepper sandwich bag of dish soap paper towel or dishrag Lesson Pretend like the glass of water is the world. Have the class give examples of sin in the world (smoking, swearing, not telling the truth, etc.) As they are giving examples, shake pepper into the glass of water. […]

Items needed the ingredients to make cookie dough the tools to make cookie dough potting soil Lesson This is not for the faint hearted! It is a little expensive, but well worth the cost for the lesson that is learned. Arrange the mixer and the ingredients on the table in a way so that everyone […]

Items needed something that your class will need during the lesson (pens, paper, a handout, etc) Lesson Tell a child right before going into class to stand up after the prayer and hand them out to each person without being prompted to. Then, ask the students why this person stood up and performed the action […]

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 […]

Items needed pen with no ink clock with no hands glue hymn book small slip of paper pad of post it notes Lesson Keep items hidden until required. The say: I've got some amazing inventions to show you. Look at this pen - can you see what's special about it? It never runs out, because […]

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 […]

While introducing the lesson to the class, display the basket of goodies where all in the class can see. Start eating the contents of the basket and show extreme enjoyment of eating each morsel you put into your mouth, without offering anything to anyone else. (ensure no one helps themselves). While you continue to enjoy […]