Week plan for September 30 – October 13
Ephesians
Young children
Memorize: "Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right." Ephesians 6:1
Song of the Week: Review the songs for your Primary Program
Here is a document of low-to-no-prep activities to spice up your review.
Monday
Doctrine: Members of the Church should be friends and “fellowcitizens.” Ephesians 2:19
Scripture
Watch: Ye Are No More Strangers, Bible Video
Coloring page
Activities
Hold hands and sway to the music of this sing along video.
Take turns dressing up in funny ways. Have your other children pretend to welcome the individual to church and be friendly to him or her.
Tuesday
Doctrine: Heavenly Father wants me to obey my parents. Ephesians 6:1–3
Scripture
Memorize the scripture phrase of the week.
Coloring page
Activities
Practice the rhyme "I can obey right away, all the way, in a happy way!" Act out each part.
Play this "Yes, Mommy!" game.
Role-play with the puppets Obedient Oscar and Disobedient Doug (pg 5). Scenarios are provided.
Wednesday
Doctrine: Heavenly Father wants me to obey my parents. Ephesians 6:1–3
Scripture
Flip through the Gospel Art Kit to find examples of Jesus Christ being obedient to Heavenly Father.
Coloring page
Activities
Read the rebus Micah Obeys.
Watch the video Going to Grandma's.
Draw the route to school/park, with dangers along the path. Role-play little people walking and obeying their parents to stay safe. Add stickers to the paper for obedience.
Thursday
Doctrine: Heavenly Father wants me to obey my parents. Ephesians 6:1–3
Scripture
Read Ephesians 6:1–3.
Coloring page
Activities
Read the story Watch Out for the Thorn Patch.
Switch the classic Simon Says game to "Mommy says" or "Daddy says."
Sing "Do As I'm Doing" with acts of obedience you wish to practice (e.g. gentle hands, cleaning up toys, holding hands across the street).
Friday
Doctrine: The armor of God can protect me. Ephesians 6:10–18
Scripture
Watch: Armour of God, Bible Video
Coloring page
Activities
Attach these Armor of God cards (pg 6) to household items that represent the armor. Pull one piece of armor at a time from a bag/pile to wear and discuss.
Have each child run in a pair of pants several sizes too big. Then secure the pants by "girding your loins with truth" (a belt) for running again. (Idea from here)
Write scripture phrases your children have memorized onto strips of paper. Attach these (vertically hanging down) to a belt to make a Belt of Truth. Recite them in battle stance.
Saturday
Doctrine: The armor of God can protect me. Ephesians 6:10–18
Scripture
While you read Ephesians 6:10-18, point to the Armor of God cards as they match what you are saying. Read it again to test your children.
Coloring page
Activities
Have a child put on a helmet (or bowl/strainer) while repeating "I want to follow Jesus!" Emphasize a different word each time. Discuss how you can protect your thoughts.
Decorate cardboard or a cookie sheet as a Shield of Faith. Have your child hold it in front of them to protect from paper snowballs with temptations or doubts written on them.
Write on plastic knives phrases the Spirit might whisper. While the family acts out a bad or hard situation, have one child grab a specific "sword" to help them face the problem.
Sunday
Family History
Make a family timeline with printed or drawn pictures.
