Week 1: God is Our Loving Heavenly Father

Suggestions for songs:
I am a Child of God

Suggestions for videos:

Related Scriptures:
Psalm 82:6; Acts 17:28–29;Hebrews 12:9,1 Nephi 17:36, 2 Nephi 9:6, Mosiah 4:9, 3 Nephi 12:48, 3 Nephi 14:9–11, 3 Nephi 27:13–22, D&C 38:1–3, D&C 130:22, Moses 1:39, Matthew 5:48, John 3:16–17, Acts 17:27–29, Romans 8:16, Hebrews 12:9, 1 John 4:7–9

Preparation:
Get a picture of your child/children. Place them inside of a box and wrap it in wrapping paper.

Activity and Lesson:
Go for a walk outside. If you can, go somewhere away from people. Enjoy the natural setting with your child. As you look around, find beautiful things and explain that God made beautiful things on this earth because He loves us. Tell them that God is our Father and we are His children. He is happy when we are happy, and sad when we are sad. Explain that he wants to talk to us, and we can talk with Him when we pray.

Then, you can either return home, or give the present to your child while you stay out in nature. Tell them that inside of the present is the most wonderful gift that the Lord has ever given you.

As they unwrap it and find a picture of themselves in the box, tell them that the Lord has given them earthly parents and that you love them very much. Tell them that you are their earthly parents, but Heavenly Father is their heavenly parent.

You can then watch the video or read a scripture.

Conclusion:

You can then conclude the lesson by bearing your testimony of Heavenly Father's love for us, and your testimony that He is indeed our Heavenly Father.

Other resources
Nursery Manual
Preach My Gospel