Suggestions for Songs
Families Can Be Together Forever
The Family
The Family is of God
Suggestions for videos:
Ephesians 6:1–3; Ephesians 4:32, The Family: A Proclamation to the World
Preparation:
Get a picture of your family. Either print one off the computer, or use some other means. Cut the picture apart, separating each family member in a puzzle-type format. Make it as easy or difficult as your child can handle. Put all the pieces in an envelope.
Activity and Lesson:
Start by telling your child how much you love them. Remind them that God loves them too, and that is why he sent them to be with their family. Explain that the family is central to the plan of salvation. Heavenly Father made families to bring us happiness and help us return to Him. We have parents to teach us about the gospel in a loving place. It is important that all family members love and treat each other with respect and love. We show love by being helpful and respectful.
At this point, you can watch one of the videos, or another video of your choosing. Then, pull out the puzzle. Show your toddler how the family isn't complete when it's just one person. Have them put the puzzle together. Show them how every person is necessary for the family to be complete. Heavenly Father wants families to be together forever.
You can then read a scripture or watch another video.
Conclude with your testimony of the importance of families and how the gospel can bless us through our families.
You may end with a song and a prayer.
Other Resources:
Nursery Manual
Preach My Gospel
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