FHE Monday: Nursery Lesson #9

I'm not sure that the lesson was about Heavenly Father having a body as much as it was teaching GB that he has a body, but who cares, right? Learning is learning!

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!