Lesson 8: Heavenly Father Watches Over Me
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Lesson
Primary 2 Lesson 8: Heavenly Father Watches Over Me- the purpose of this lesson to increase the children's faith that Heavenly Father will help us in times of need.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!
Use the glasses for extra fun- they are included in The Red Headed Hostess class packet.
Put out different colored pieces of construction paper on the floor and have the children do some hard moves and some easy moves from one square to another. For example, one might be, "Twirl to a red square" while another may be, "Tip toe with one eye covered to a circle." It would be a great adaptation for Enrichment Activity 2.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
Learn of Heavenly Father: A Study of Epic Proportions
"The Grandeur of God" by Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
"Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ" by Elder Robert D. Hales
"And This Is Life Eternal" by Elder C. Scott Grow
Videos
Wicked King Herod- Same as above but in video form (about 1 minute)
Heavenly Father Knows Me (about 3 minutes)- An answer to prayer proves that Heavenly Father is there for us.
Earthly Father, Heavenly Father (about 4 minutes)- Fatherhood is divine
Music
"I Thank Thee, Dear Father"- Children's Songbook pg. 7
"God Is Watching Over All"- Children's Songbook pg. 229
"I Know My Father Lives"- Children's Songbook pg. 5
"I Am a Child of God"- Children's Songbook pg. 2
"I Need My Heavenly Father"- Children's Songbook pg. 18
"My Heavenly Father Loves Me"- Children's Songbook pg. 228
"He Sent His Son"- Children's Songbook pg. 34
My Primary 2 Lesson 8 handout packet includes
I Know Heavenly Father Watches Over Me worksheet- write the answer, draw a picture, or glue magazine pictures.
Mary, Joseph, and Jesus in Egypt coloring page
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Activity Ideas
Heavenly Father is Constantly Raining Blessings Upon Us- Bright Idea poster
Wicked King Herod-Scripture Picture story of the angel warning Joseph. Could cut out and put together as a book.
Heavenly Father Hears and Answers My Prayers-Scriptural stories to reference on how God watches over us.
Article of Faith 1- Includes fill in the blank about Heavenly Father
Heavenly Father's Many Blessings- Draw a happy face next to the blessings you have then draw your own blessing.
I Have a Father in Heaven, Who Loves Me- Bookmark
I Know Heavenly Father Loves Me- Draw yourself inside this picture frame
I Am a Child of God- Scripture box to assemble
Showing Respect- Make the boxes that show respect (respect at church is respect for Heavenly Father)
Heavenly Father Loves You- Poster
Coloring Pages
The Shepherd and the Lost Sheep
I am My Heavenly Father's Child
Heavenly Father Loves You (2 page coloring sheet)