Lesson 15: Joseph Was Sold into Egypt
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Lesson
Primary Manual 6 Lesson 15: Joseph was Sold into Egypt- The purpose of this lesson is to learn that while we can't control everything that happens to us, we can control our attitudes about it.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!
Use the interactive scripture posters to help your class understand this scripture story.
Decorate gingerbread cookies with chocolate candies to make a coat of many colors.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"Finding Joy in the Journey" by President Thomas S. Monson
"Becoming Men in Whom the Spirit of God Is" by Elder L. Tom Perry
Videos
Chapter 12: Joseph- Illustrated scripture story almost 3 minutes
Chapter 13: Joseph in Egypt- Illustrated scripture story about 3 minutes
Scriptures
1 Nephi 5:14- Joseph in Egypt to preserve the family
Proverbs 17:22- A merry heart is good medicine
Romans 8:28- All things work towards good if follow God
Article of Faith 13- right kind of attitude to have
Music
"Choose the Right Way"- Children's Songbook pg. 160
"Happy Song"- Children's Songbook pg. 264
"If You're Happy"- Children's Songbook pg. 266
"Smiles"- Children's Songbook pg. 267 (turn that frown upside down)
My Primary 6 Lesson 15 handouts include
Cut out of the 12 sons of Jacob as mentioned in the preparation section
Memorization challenge for Proverbs 17:22 and Romans 8:28
Activity Ideas
(Note: You'll want to look at the next two lessons as well since they are all about Joseph and which Joseph activities to use for each lesson- I included all the ones I could find about Joseph here since there aren't very many)
Joseph and His Brothers- Find the truths
Joseph in Egypt- Unscramble the words to finish the sentences
Joseph Holds to the Iron Rod- Scripture figures to color and use during the lesson
Joseph Son of Israel Part I and Part II- Two pictures stories that can easily be made into booklets or mix them all up and put in the right order, etc.
Why is it important not to be jealous of others?- Poster with answers from Elder Jeffrey R. Holland.
Stop it!- From President Dieter F. Utchdorf's talk- cut the stop sign out and answer the different scenario questions.
Make the Choice- Choose how your day will be.
Lexi's Bad Day- Even if the day starts out "bad," it doesn't have to stay that way, story.
Joseph, Jacob's Son- A picture story
