Lesson 22: Blessed are the Peacemakers
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Lesson
Primary 2 Lesson 22: Blessed are the Peacemakers- The purpose of this lesson is to encourage the children to be peacemakers at home
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!
Play the Peacemaker Spinner Game that is included in the Red Headed Hostess class packet.
Use the extra scenarios and badges in Real Hansen Home family home evening lesson free download.
Make Wanted posters with the child's photo and the word Peacemaker underneath it.
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Teacher Study
"'Blessed Are the Peacemakers'" by President Russell M. Nelson
"A Pattern for Peace" by Bishop W. Christopher Waddell
Music
"A Happy Family"- Children's Songbook pg. 198
"If You're Happy"- Children's Songbook pg. 266
"Smiles"- Children's Songbook pg. 267
"I Feel My Savior's Love"- Children's Songbook pg. 74
Videos
Sermon on the Mount- Illustrated scripture story about 1 1/2 minutes long
Apply the Teachings of Jesus- Elder Russell M. Nelson (Quorum of the 12) speaks of the peace that would come in this 2 minute clip
Proclaim Peace- Another clip from Elder Nelson about 2 minutes long
My Primary 2 Lesson 22 handout packet includes
Peacemaker drawing page
Smiley and frowny face prop for the song- print on colored paper or let the children color them
6 cards to go along with the song "If You're Happy and You Know It"
Activity Ideas
Cease from Anger- Examples with multiple choice answers of how to act as peacemakers instead of reacting.
Peacemakers- (better for older classes) Decode the message (its after the word search)
I am a Peacemaker- Read what other kids think about being a peacemaker than fill out how you can be a peacemaker. The writing is better for older classes.
Blessed are the Peacemakers- Bright Idea poster. Try making it into a puzzle and put one piece up at time as you do the lesson or as they try to guess what the lesson is about.
A Peacemaker- Illustrated story about how Joseph Smith is a peacemaker and told us to be as well. Turn it into a comic strip on a scroll for a fun way to read it.
Peacemaker Wanted- Towards the bottom there is a order of sequence activity. President Eyring offers some good counsel as well.
If I Choose Obey, I'll Be Happy All Day- Make a Beatitude booklet
