The Childhood of Jesus Christ
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Lesson
The purpose of Primary 7 Lesson 5: The Childhood of Jesus Christ is to help the children learn about Jesus' childhood and that God provided several witnesses to testify of Jesus.
Teacher Study
"Eternal Life- to Know Our Heavenly Father and His Son, Jesus Christ" by Elder Robert D. Hales
"Your Charge: To Increase in Wisdom and Favor with God and Man" by President Ezra Taft Benson
Videos
The Boy Jesus (about 2 minutes)- Illustrated scriptures story
Young Jesus Teaching in the Temple (about 2 1/2 minutes)- Bible Video
The Christ Child is Presented at the Temple (about 2 minutes)- Bible Video
The Wise Men Seek Jesus (about 5 1/2 minutes)- Bible Video
Music
"Jesus Once Was a Little Child"- Children's Songbook pg. 55
"This is My Beloved Son"- Children's Songbook pg. 76
"Tell Me the Stories of Jesus"- Children's Songbook pg. 57 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir
"The First Article of Faith"- Children's Songbook pg. 122
Click the image to print
The Primary 7 Lesson 5 handout packets includes (the people graphics come from Melonheadz):
1 Poster with Luke 2:52 in 2 sizes (Enrichment Activity 6)
1 Goal making chart with action steps (Enrichment Activity 2)
1 Scripture chart to go with Enrichment Activity 5
To get the picture of Mary and the boy Jesus without text, head over here on LDS.org
Lesson Ideas
When Jesus Was a Child- What things look like where Jesus lived
Jesus Christ Teaches at the Temple- A rebus story. You can use this with the lesson- they say the pictures or send one home with them so they can share something they learned with their families.
Jesus Christ Shows Us the Way- We can grow up like Jesus did- use this flower to show how we grow.
The First Christmas- Coloring with dot to dot
Coloring Pages
There isn't much when it comes to finding activities about Jesus' childhood so if you find another activity, please share it in the comments- thanks!
As always if you are looking for more ideas, head over to Rachael's Booknook- she always makes cute handouts.
