Opening
Song:
I Am a Child of God
Activity:
Sing “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” a few times. Our head and
shoulders and eyes and ears (etc) make up our body!
Who
has a body? Does GB have a body? Does Daddy have a body? Does Mommy
have a body?
Show
a picture of Jesus. Does Jesus have a body? (Yes!)
Who
else has a body? (Heavenly Father)
Scripture
Story:
Show a picture of the First Vision, where Joseph sees Heavenly Father
and Jesus Christ. Briefly tell the story of the First Vision.
The
blip from the manual:
When
Joseph Smith was a boy (point
to Joseph in the picture),
he prayed to Heavenly Father. Something wonderful happened. Joseph
saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ (point
to Heavenly Father and Jesus in the picture).
They came and spoke to Joseph. Joseph saw that Heavenly Father has a
body like we do. Heavenly Father has arms. Do you have arms? Show me
your arms. Heavenly Father has hands. Do you have hands? Show me your
hands. Heavenly Father has a face. Do you have a face? Touch your
face. You are a real person. Heavenly Father is a real person. He
created your body. You have a body like Heavenly Father’s.
Activity
Verse:
(This was great for us tonight because GB was super wiggly.)
From
the manual:
I
have a special body
Heavenly Father gave to me. (touch
hands to chest)
He gave me ears so I might hear (cup
hand around ear)
And eyes that I might see. (point to
eyes)
He gave me hands so I can clap, (clap
hands)
Two feet that turn around. (turn
around)
And when I want, I touch my toes
(bend over and touch toes)
Way down upon the ground.
When I think about my body, (put
finger to head)
The best part of it is
That Heavenly Father planned it
To look very much like His. (sit down
quietly)
Conclusion:
Emphasize that we have a body like Heavenly Father. (Or at the very
least, that they have a body.)
End
with brief testimonies.
The winter weather means it's more difficult to get outside which means that GB is stuck inside and loaded with energy--one this pregnant mama can't keep up with! I was reminded that over-exaggerating things really helps keep the attention of these little ones. "Heavenly Father has arms! Do you have arms? Where? Really?? *gasp* Your arms are just like Heavenly Father's!" He thinks it's funny and it keeps him engaged. Even better if we draw Daddy in and make him do silly stuff too!
Also, don't forget that there are always more ideas in the nursery manual!
