Week plan for July 22–28
Acts 16–21
Young children
Memorize: "They … searched the scriptures daily" (Acts 17:11).
Song of the Week: I Know My Father Lives (CS 5)
Grab plastic cups and sing with this simple cup pattern.
Let your child control your singing with a remote control (fast, repeat, pause, play, volume, etc.)
Hide parts of the song around the room in this puzzle game (Ctrl F "song").
Try learning the ASL version.
Monday
Doctrine: Missionaries teach people about Jesus. Acts 16:25–34
Scripture story
Watch: Paul and Silas in Prison, New Testament Stories
Coloring page
Activities
Cut holes in cardboard to make prison stocks for acting out the scripture story.
Dress up like school teachers and teach each other about Jesus. Show a picture of missionaries, explaining that this is what missionaries do.
Sing "Called to Serve" marching in a conga line around the house.
Tuesday
Doctrine: Missionaries teach people about Jesus. Acts 16:25–34
Scripture story
Read: Paul Testifies of Jesus Christ, The Friend
Coloring page
Activities
Review the scripture story with gummy bears in a prison of pretzel sticks stuck to graham crackers with frosting/cream cheese (as shown here.)
Prepare your children for missionary experiences by helping them recite simple doctrines in response to questions about God or Jesus.
Read the story Something Special to Share.
Wednesday
Doctrine: The scriptures testify of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Acts 17:10–12
Scripture story
Work on the memorization phrase of the week.
Coloring page
Activities
Hide these pictures under different sets of scriptures in the house for your kids to find.
Play a scripture chase with children pointing to artwork from the life of Christ and parents racing to that passage of scripture.
Have a snack feast while you read this article.
Thursday
Doctrine: The scriptures testify of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Acts 17:10–12
Coloring page
Activities
Challenge your children to find and mark ten occurrences of "Lord" in the scriptures. Then find "God" ten times.
Try out this simple scripture reading chart (Ctrl F "chart").
Show your children a map and then read this article about our scripture road map.
Friday
Doctrine: I am a child of God. Acts 17:22–31
Scripture story
Watch: We Are the Offspring of God, Bible Video
Coloring page
Activities
With this illustration of Heavenly Father, talk about how we were made in His image, pointing out similar characteristics.
Match baby animals to their parent, then explain that we can become like Heavenly Father.
Make royal crowns labeled "I Am a Child of God."
Saturday
Doctrine: I am a child of God. Acts 17:22–31
Scripture story
Dress up your children like Romans and climb up a hill or some stairs together. Preach to them as Paul.
Coloring page
Activities
Read this Matt and Mandy story
Write a physical challenge (jumping jacks, squats, etc.) on the back of each square. Take turns picking a square, doing the challenge, and reading the text about God.
Sing the song of the week. Activities for learning it are provided near the top.
Sunday
Family History
