FHE Monday: Nursery Lesson #5

I forgot to post last week's Family Home Evening! Whoops.

Lesson 5: Jesus Christ Showed Us How to Love Others

*Prepare pictures and have your scriptures with you.*

Opening Song: I'm Trying to Be like Jesus

Scripture Story 1: Jesus feeds the multitude (Matthew 14:13-21)

(Make sure you have your scriptures, even if you don't read from them.)

“Many people had come to hear Jesus teach. They were there a long time and got

very hungry (have the children pretend to be hungry). There was only a little bread

and fish to feed all of the people. Jesus blessed the food and told His disciples to

give it to the people. Everyone had enough to eat, and there was a lot of food left

over (have the children pretend to eat).”

Say together/repeat: Jesus showed us how to love others.

Scripture Story 2: Jesus heals the blind man (John 9:1-12)

(Present picture of this miracle.)

“One day Jesus saw a man who was blind—he could not see (have the children cover

their eyes). Jesus blessed the man so he could see (have the children uncover their eyes).

Say together/repeat: Jesus showed us how to love others.

Scripture Story 3: Jesus blessed the children. (3 Nephi 17:21-24)

(Present picture of this story.)

“After Jesus was resurrected, He visited the Nephites. Because He loved the children,

He blessed each one of them (have the children hug themselves).”

Say together/repeat: Jesus showed us how to love others.

Conclusion: Sing the chorus of “I'm Trying to Be like Jesus”. End with brief testimonies.

I'm noticing that as I give the lesson, if Husband Man theatrically animates the stories I tell then it keeps Gummy Bear engaged a bit better. Don't worry if you feel stupid while you do it--they love exaggerations!

If you have trouble keeping your child engaged, then actually reading the entire lesson in the Nursery Manual can help. They often have helpful hints scattered in their lessons.