Mark Watkins shared they sometimes built scenes from the scriptures using duplo blocks/legos.
Br. & Sis. Jamison: They brought a printed version of the illustrated scriptures, seconding what Bishop said. They also showed New Testament for Latter-day Saint Families, available also in Book of Mormon and Old Testament versions. Find it at Deseret Book (new) or Deseret Industries (used). They found that early morning study didn’t work for their family. Try playing “popcorn” to keep everyone on their toes: instead of reading in a predictable circle, have the reader of a verse pick the next person so no one knows when he or she might be next. Try also “fill in the blank” - one reader pauses mid-sentence and the listener tries to guess what comes next (the listener isn’t reading along for this).
Reading the scriptures at an accelerated pace gives you a big picture view. [Reading slow leads to specific details and application.]
We discussed the need for sleep. Teens and toddlers need about the same amount of sleep, but teens don’t feel tired until later than adults, and they aren’t ready to wake up until later in the morning. Sis. Hanks noted that nutrition also plays a role in one’s ability to focus.
Tom & Martha Croasmun: while listening to Come, Follow Me podcasts, they piece together puzzles. This helps them stay alert and focus on what they’re listening to while spending time together. You can pause and discuss the podcast. In their personal study, they both like to use Thomas Valletta’s Book of Mormon study guide. Read through the Book of Mormon each year; mark it up and make it yours. Look through past notes as you read along. Spreading out the reading throughout the week is helpful (like using Scripture Plus). Also, each month look at what the Come, Follow Me article is in the Liahona.
Faith and Maxwell: Using the Gospel Library App, you can scroll down to the very bottom and find a daily verse and/or daily thought. The app keeps track of your streak so you can make it a game - how many days in a row can you go without missing? They listen to Come, Follow Me podcasts on roadtrips.
Consider how you see evidence of God in the world around you. Acknowledging this helps you build your testimony.
Alma 31:35 - Their souls are precious and many of them are our brethren - perhaps their very own families, and literally their brothers and sisters.
Consider how you see evidence of God in the world around you. Acknowledging this helps you build your testimony.
Alma 31:35 - Their souls are precious and many of them are our brethren - perhaps their very own families, and literally their brothers and sisters.
Br. & Sis. Jamison: They brought a printed version of the illustrated scriptures, seconding what Bishop said. They also showed New Testament for Latter-day Saint Families, available also in Book of Mormon and Old Testament versions. Find it at Deseret Book (new) or Deseret Industries (used). They found that early morning study didn’t work for their family. Try playing “popcorn” to keep everyone on their toes: instead of reading in a predictable circle, have the reader of a verse pick the next person so no one knows when he or she might be next. Try also “fill in the blank” - one reader pauses mid-sentence and the listener tries to guess what comes next (the listener isn’t reading along for this).
Reading the scriptures at an accelerated pace gives you a big picture view. [Reading slow leads to specific details and application.]
We discussed the need for sleep. Teens and toddlers need about the same amount of sleep, but teens don’t feel tired until later than adults, and they aren’t ready to wake up until later in the morning. Sis. Hanks noted that nutrition also plays a role in one’s ability to focus.
Tom & Martha Croasmun: while listening to Come, Follow Me podcasts, they piece together puzzles. This helps them stay alert and focus on what they’re listening to while spending time together. You can pause and discuss the podcast. In their personal study, they both like to use Thomas Valletta’s Book of Mormon study guide. Read through the Book of Mormon each year; mark it up and make it yours. Look through past notes as you read along. Spreading out the reading throughout the week is helpful (like using Scripture Plus). Also, each month look at what the Come, Follow Me article is in the Liahona.
Faith and Maxwell: Using the Gospel Library App, you can scroll down to the very bottom and find a daily verse and/or daily thought. The app keeps track of your streak so you can make it a game - how many days in a row can you go without missing? They listen to Come, Follow Me podcasts on roadtrips.
Consider how you see evidence of God in the world around you. Acknowledging this helps you build your testimony.
Alma 31:35 - Their souls are precious and many of them are our brethren - perhaps their very own families, and literally their brothers and sisters.
Bullet points:
- Illustrated Scripture Stories
- Act out Scripture Stories
- Build Scripture scenes with toy blocks
- Book of Mormon for Latter-day Saint Families
- “Popcorn” - pick the next reader so everyone is on their toes, never knowing if they’ll be picked next
- “Fill in the Blank” - pause mid-sentence and see if the listener (who isn’t reading along) can fill in the sentence
- Be aware of physical needs: early morning can be really hard for kids; make sure people are nourished so they can focus. Teens and toddlers need about same amount of sleep, but Teens don’t get sleepy until later (and thus need to sleep in longer) than adults
- Accelerated scripture reading can help give the overall narrative - slow reading can lead to specific insights
- Try listening to podcasts together as you put together a puzzle
- Read and mark along as you study
- Remember the Liahona article each month re: Come, Follow Me
- Read the daily verse and/or thought in the Gospel Library App. Make it a game and see how long you can keep up a streak.
Alma 31:35 - Their souls are precious and many of them are our brethren - perhaps their very own families, and literally their brothers and sisters.