Lesson 19: I Am Thankful for My Eyes
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Lesson
The purpose of Primary 1 Lesson 19: I Am Thankful for My Eyes is appreciate our eyes and what they can do.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!
Use the coloring activities in The Red Headed Hostess class packet.
Have a blast with googly eyes! Have your class color a sheet of paper then attach some googly eyes to transform it into fun creatures.
These finger eye puppets are super fun! You can also make your own version with these instructions.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"The Light in Their Eyes" by President James E. Faust
"The Hope of God's Light" by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf
Music
"Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes"- Children's Songbook pg. 275
"My Heavenly Father Loves Me"- Children's Songbook pg. 228 or listen to this Children's Choir
"The Lord Game Me a Temple"- Children's Songbook pg. 153
"Two Little Eyes"- Children's Songbook pg. 268
"Popcorn Popping"- Children's Songbook pg. 242
My Primary 1 Lesson 19 handout packet includes
"I am thankful for my eyes" Spy Glass handout- Roll up the paper so the words and drawings are on the outside and secure together. Take your class out on a walk and play I Spy. As you find each item, cross it off. Make your spy glasses sturdier by wrapping this paper around a paper towel tube.
Activity Ideas
My Busy Body- Poster about what you can do with your body- point and do the actions together
My Body- a Temple- Make this simple paper toy of a boy exercising
My Body is a Temple of God- Maze
I Live in a Beautiful World- Color and decide which sense you would use to enjoy these creations
Thankful Hunt- Hunt for things in each of the 5 senses for which to be thankful
The Love of God- Color and make a mobile or necklace
Coloring Pages
I am a Spirit Child of Heavenly Father
Living the Word of Wisdom Shows Respect for My Body (family outside)
When I am Quiet (includes a poem too)
Heavenly Father Loves You (family)