5 General Conference Ideas for Teens

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Concerned your teens might zone out during General Conference? We've got just the thing to keep them awake and engaged. Whether you're battling the dreaded mid-session slump, searching for ways to help them soak up more of the messages, or just hoping they'll pay attention, our products are here to save the day. Think of them as your secret weapons for keeping your teens tuned in and focused because let’s be honest, a little extra help never hurts.

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Don’t Underestimate Coloring

Traditionally, when you pull out a giant poster of coloring fun, you think of little kids sprawled on the floor with crayons everywhere. And sure, that still happens. But here’s what we’ve seen again and again: the teens LOVE it too.

There’s just something about coloring. It slows everything down in a good way. It gives busy hands something to do so minds can actually listen. No pressure, no “performing,” just simple, steady focus. And for older kids (and honestly, adults too), that kind of calm is harder to come by than we’d like to admit.

Whether you print a few free coloring pages or unfold one of our truly unique posters (like Woodland Village Conference Poster), you’ll be surprised how quickly your teens settle in. They might start for a minute… and end up staying through an entire session and coloring a true masterpiece. Not because they have to, but because they want to.

Grab the poster that ties right into this year’s Come, Follow Me focus and make it part of your Conference weekend.

• Old Testament (2026)

• New Testament

• Book of Mormon

• Doctrine and Covenants, Church History

Designed for Them General Conference Notebook

If you're looking for a way to help your teens get more out of General Conference our notebooks are a solid place to start.

These aren’t thrown-together pages with a few lines and a clipart border. They’re built with teens in mind. That means a mix of things that keep them engaged without feeling childish: simple prep pages to get them thinking ahead, clean and thoughtful note pages that don’t feel overwhelming, and review prompts that help them actually remember what stood out.

There’s space to write, but not so much that it feels like homework. There are activities built in for those moments when attention starts to slip (because let’s be honest, it happens). And there’s just enough direction to help them notice patterns, pick out what matters, and start connecting things on their own.

It’s not about forcing a big, life-changing experience in one weekend. It’s about helping them show up a little more ready and walk away with something they can hold onto.

P.S. Start before Conference even begins. Pull the notebooks out for a simple family night and go through the prep pages together. Talk about what Conference is, why it matters, and what you’re hoping to hear. It sets the tone early and makes the whole weekend feel a lot more intentional.

Mystery Words Bingo

Combine the challenge of riddles with the excitement of Bingo in our Mystery Words Bingo, an engaging twist on the classic game that’s excellent for teens! This unique version challenges them to listen for specific words during General Conference, but first, they need to decode the clues to figure out what those words are. With twice the challenge and double the fun, this game extends the enjoyment and keeps everyone involved for longer.

And to keep the fun going even during breaks, we’ve included a bonus game that's sure to entertain. It’s a fantastic way to make General Conference weekend memorable and enjoyable for everyone!

Get Drawing

Between sessions is where things really stick. You’ve got this natural window to bring the messages back up while they’re still fresh. This is where some of the best conversations happen. It builds connection and helps those ideas hang around longer than just Sunday afternoon.

One of our favorite low-effort ways to do this? Playing a drawing guessing game (kind of like Pictionary).

We usually focus on stories from the talks since they’re easier (and funnier) to draw. In the photo above, it’s a drawing of Christ healing the blind man with mud (from President Jeffrey R. Holland’s October 2025 talk).

Take turns drawing and guessing. If you guess it, you’re up next or just have one designated artist and let everyone else shout guesses. No rules, no pressure.

It’s simple, a little chaotic, and somehow turns into one of those things your family keeps coming back to. We’ve been amazed at how much this has helped our teens. When they draw it shortly after they hear it, those messages stick with them and they are able to draw from them as they go about their daily lives.

Play with Your Food

Use the food that you're already going to eat that weekend in a way that makes it more of an activity. Our favorite food activity is General Conference Houses, like a gingerbread house for Christmas time. It doesn't have to be the Conference Center, but it does have to relate to General Conference. It might be a story from someone’s talk, a temple, or a scripture story.

The great part about this is you can see what is sticking out to your teens.

Keep it simple (save the crazy for Christmas). Give yourself your own challenge of using up some items in the house that everyone is ignoring like the last bit of that cereal box. Stick to just a few bags of dollar candy. Build it, then invite them to explain their creation to you, then they can eat it.

What about younger kids?

We’ve got more in our Market or check out our recommendations for 4-6 year olds.

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