I decided to take a sneak peak at the Primary's October sharing time outlines.

I was SO excited to read and learn that it is on Missionary Work - one of my favorite topics! 

I decided to create a fun little game based on the outline 

"LIVING THE GOSPEL HELPS ME TO BE A MISSIONARY NOW".

It is a fun and simple board game that could be used for sharing time or even as a FHE activity! 

The children should be split into teams (2 teams or more depending on how many children are playing).

Select a child from each team to come to the front and roll both dice.

The dice with numbers on it indicates how many spaces the team moves on the board.

The colored dice will give the child an activity to complete (see specifics below).

The game provides a variety of activities for the children to participate in 

as they learn more about how they can be missionaries now by living the gospel!

I hope you and your primary have fun playing and learning together! 

You can download a PDF copy of the images by clicking on the links below.

Keep in mind that  if you attempt to change the sizing, you may run the risk of slightly blurring the image!

Keep in mind that  if you are interested in any alterations to the designs 

or any adding an personal details, I am more than happy to help!

You can find more information and details here

I decided to make the board larger than a regular 8.5 x11 so if you are using the game as a sharing time, 

more of the children will be able to see the game from a distance. 

I created it so you will need to download two sides (right and left) which are each 8.5x11 and piece them together!

BOARD GAME (RIGHT SIDE) DOWNLOAD

BOARD GAME (LEFT SIDE) DOWNLOAD

NUMBERS DICE DOWNLOAD

Again, each turn  children will roll both the numbers and activity dice. 

The numbers dice above will indicate how many spaces the child will move on the actual board game.

Cut along the perimeter of dice. Fold and glue on flaps to create a cube. 

ACTIVITY DICE DOWNLOAD

Again, each turn children will roll both the numbers and activity dice. 

The activity dice will give the child/team an assignment to complete based on missionary work.

Cut along the perimeter of dice. Fold and glue on flaps to create a cube. 

See explanations of activities below.

Have the child name one thing that they can do right now to be a missionary.

Answers might include...

reading the scriptures

inviting another child who is alone to play

helping a parent fold the laundry

being reverent in church

Help the child understand that by living the gospel standards 

they are preparing to be missionaries now.

Share a simple scenario with the child and ask them what they would do.

For example...

Timmy is at the park playing with his friends when he notices another boy

sitting on the grass all by himself. The boy seemed very sad and alone.

What would you do?

Prepare a few different scenarios to present to children 

(scenarios might differ depending on the child's age).

Ask the child to select a song to sing as a group about missionary work.

For example...

Called to Serve

I Hope They Call Me on a Mission

We'll Bring the World His Truth

The Things I Do

The Church of Jesus Christ

Have the child draw on the board something they can do to be a missionary now.

Have the child draw the picture and have their team guess!

Drawings might include...

a child saying their prayers

a choose the right sheild (choosing the right)

a child sharing their testimony

Help the child understand that by living the gospel standards 

they are preparing to be missionaries now.

Share some simple stories about missionary work (from the scriptures or from lds.org) 

and ask the child/team how missionary service was demonstrated.

Here are just a few stories I found on LDS.org...

Teaching Mrs. Greene

How I Can Be a Missionary Now (several examples)

Sharing Testimony

At the end of the sharing time, you might provide each child with a missionary tag (see above)

and have them choose one gospel principle they want to work on as they prepare to be a missionary now.

They can write the gospel standard on the missionary tag as a reminder of their goal.

MISSIONARY TAG DOWNLOAD

As of late I have been thinking a lot about service.

How grateful I have been in my life to be surrounded by so many wonderful examples and had so many opportunities to serve myself. 

I was excited as I was wandering around the primary section on LDS.org to find out that next month's primary theme is 

"I will serve God with all my heart, might, mind, and strength."

I decided to create a fun little game based on the outline 

"PROPHETS & APOSTLES SHOW US HOW TO SERVE".

It is a fun and simple matching activity that could either be used in sharing time or in the home!

I selected a few different leaders who exemplified great service from the Bible, Book of Mormon, and Latter Days. 

For each prophet I created two matching cards. 

One card has a picture and name of a leader.

The second has qualities and characteristics for that particular leader specific to their service.

Each card also has a back design (all back designs are the same) that read, "Examples of Service From the Prophets" 

The cards are also color coordinated for younger children who might not know the exact coordinating characteristics. 

Children can take turns flipping over cards in search of matches.

My thought is if this were to be used for a sharing time or FHE, time could be taken after a match is found

 to discuss the leader and how they served as a group using scriptures, stories, etc.

 (see some suggestions below).

You can download the cards by right clicking on the picture and selecting "save image as" 

and then copy and paste the images in a word document 

or download a PDF image by clicking on the links below.

Keep in mind that I created these images as a 5x7 so if you attempt to change the sizing, 

you may run the risk of slightly blurring the image!

Also, I used free LDS images for the pictures, so they aren't the highest quality, 

but when I printed them out as a 5x7, I thought they looked fine! 

JOSEPH SMITH JR.

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Joseph Smith gave a life of service for the cause of truth (D&C 135: 3)

Joseph Smith understood the importance of missionary work (D&C 84: 62) 

and spent time serving as a missionary in Upper New York and Canada.

He suffered many trials and tribulations in his life so the Gospel of Jesus Christ could be restored.

Joseph Smith Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Joseph Smith Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

JESUS CHRIST

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Jesus Christ taught us that we should always love and serve others (Matthew 22:36-39), even our enemies (1 Nephi 19:9)

Jesus Christ suffered for the sins and salvation of all mankind (Alma 7:11- 13).

Jesus Christ healed the sick and comforted those in need (Mark 1: 40-45)

Jesus Christ Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Jesus Christ Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

THOMAS S. MONSON

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

When Thomas S. Monson was a bishop he frequently took the time to visit the widows and those in need.

At the age 31, Thomas S. Monson was called to serve as a Mission President over the Canadian Mission.

Thomas S. Monson also often visited the sick and offered blessings of comfort and healing. 

Thomas S. Monson Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Thomas S. Monson Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

MOSES

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

Moses lead the Children of Israel out of Egypt (1 Nephi 17: 24-27)

Moses was a faithful prophet and listened to the Lord in order to best serve the Children of Israel.

Moses Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

Moses Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

KING BENJAMIN

POSSIBLE DISCUSSION TOPICS

King Benjamin was a great prophet and labored and served his people (Mosiah 2: 12-14)

King Benjamin loved his people and taught them the Gospel and how to serve the Lord (Mosiah 2: 17-18)

King Benjamin taught us that the reason we serve isn't for recognition, but for the Lord (Mosiah 2: 15-16, 19)

King Benjamin Front Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

King Benjamin Back Matching Cards Download (CLICK HERE)

I had someone give me the suggestion the other day to make some simple flashcards to help children memorize the Articles of Faith.

I thought it was such a cute idea and thought I would share what I came up with!

I made a front and back for each Article of Faith flashcard

On one side, it shows the actual Article of Faith. 

On the other side, it shows a picture and a word associated with the Article of Faith

 (to be used as a reminder as the child is learning and practicing). 

My thought was that both sides could be printed and glued together. 

You could either keep the flashcards separate 

or you could punch a hole in the corner of the flashcards and put them on a small ring. 

I personally like  the idea of putting them on a ring because it will help keep the cards together. 

Also, below is a front cover and back cover if you decide to put them on a ring! 

Please enjoy!

(you can download them by right clicking on the picture and selecting "save image as"...

you can copy and paste the images in a word document and manipulate the size as desired)