Week plan for July 15–21
Acts 10–15
Young children
Memorize: "The disciples were called Christians." Acts 11:26
Song of the Week: I'll Walk with You (CS 140)
Grab some spoons and follow along with these actions.
Stand up and sit back down every time you sing "I" or "I'll".
Monday
Doctrine: Heavenly Father loves all His children. Acts 10:34–35
Scripture story
Watch: Peter's Revelation to take the Gospel to the Gentiles, Bible Video
Coloring page
Activities
Search and find different nationalities of children on a map of the world: We are all children of God.
Make a paper and string "children of God" necklace.
Dress paper dolls of children from around the world: Ji-Woo from South Korea (girl) Vanya from Russia (boy)
Tuesday
Doctrine: Heavenly Father loves all His children. Acts 10:34–35
Scripture story
Explain Peter's dream with stuffed animals.
Coloring page
Activities
Watch the music video I Am a Child of God.
Dress paper dolls of children from around the world: Liliana from Mexico (girl) Joel from the Philippines (boy)
Clap and shout "yay!" as you read the answers to “Does Heavenly Father love members of the Church more than He loves other people?”
Wednesday
Doctrine: I am a Christian because I believe in and follow Jesus Christ. Acts 11:26
Scripture
Recite this week's phrase for memorizing. Write out the word "Christian" and have your children find and underline "Christ" in the word.
Coloring page
Activities
Thursday
Doctrine: I am a Christian because I believe in and follow Jesus Christ. Acts 11:26
Coloring page
Activities
Play this "I am a Christian!" game (page 4)
Sing "The Church of Jesus Christ", turning 90 degrees every time you sing "I" or "I'll."
Role-play toys asking each other what church they go to and if they are Christian.
Friday
Doctrine: Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. Acts 12:1–17
Scripture story
Read Acts 12:1-17 with this Peter in prison picture ("Print Peter Prison Scene" button).
Coloring page
Activities
Review the scripture story with these Peter in Prison paper chains.
Read Caleb's Bedtime Prayer.
Sing "A Child's Prayer." Try singing it with extended family members through video chat.
Saturday
Doctrine: Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. Acts 12:1–17
Scripture story
Act out Peter being delivered from prison.
Coloring page
Activities
Using five fingers, review the parts of a prayer (described here.)
Put this Who Can I Pray For? (page 6) picture in a page protector. With dry erase marker, draw someone in need of prayers, and re-use as desired.
Read the story Henry and the Corn Maze or Does Someone Hear Me?
Sunday
Family History
Take a family picture with each person wearing their favorite outfit (even if it's pj's!) and posing as if doing their favorite hobby.
