Lesson 18: The Birth and Calling of Moses
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Lesson
Primary 6 Lesson 18: The Birth and Calling of Moses- The purpose of this lesson is to understand that the children are preparing for their own earthly missions right now.
Teaching Thoughts
These are a few bonus ideas- keep scrolling for more!
LifeWay Kids Ministry has a fun object lesson to discuss the burning bush.
Bible Fun for Kids & More has some free review cards to discuss this story.
Use the timeline included in the class packet from The Red Headed Hostess to help everyone follow the story.
The following are links to LDS.org resources unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"Your Patriarchal Blessing" by President Thomas S. Monson
"Priesthood Blessings" by President James E. Faust
Videos
The Baby Moses- Illustrated Scripture Story about 2 1/2 minutes
The Prophet Moses- Illustrated Scripture Story about 5 minutes long
Without Fear- How one didn't serve his mission until he received his Patriarchal Blessing, about 3 1/2 minutes long
Patriarachal Blessings- A Personal Liahona (about 2 /12 minutes)- Clip from President Monson's talk.
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Moses
Music
"I am a Child of God"- Children's Songbook pg. 2
"I Will Follow God's Plan"- Children's Songbook pg. 164
"Nephi's Courage"- Children's Songbook pg. 120
"Follow the Prophet"- Children's Songbook pg. 110 (Verse 5)
"We'll Bring the World His Truth"- Children's Songbook pg. 172
"Teach Me to Walk in the Light"- Children's Songbook pg. 177
Scriptures
Exodus 2:10- Pharaoh's daughter adopts Moses
Moses 1:2- Moses speaks to God face to face
Hebrew 11:24-26- Following the Lord instead of riches
Moses 1:25-26- Moses is chosen
My Primary 6 Lesson 18 handouts include
8 "What Am I?" cards to help introduce the lesson as well as tie in patriarchal blessings (see instructions on the handout). I use the bands from Headbanz for this game but you can always tape them on. If you have extra time at the end of your lesson, keep playing with these free LDS cards.
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Activity Ideas
(I included a few missionary activities since preparing for a full-time mission is similar to preparing for our earthly missions)
Baby Moses- Story and easy questions to answer
Moses- Fill in the blanks- part is good for this week and the rest is good for next week
Baby-Moses Action Rhyme- Poem with actions
Moses- Unscramble the words in the scripture
I Will Prepare- A badge to sign and wear to show commitment to prepare for a mission
Prepare for Service- Bright Idea poster about missionary work
Prayers and Ordinances- Decode- one of the answers is Patriarchal Blessings
A Blessing for Katy- Story and quotes about Patriarchal Blessings
Hyrum Smith- Hyrum, the Church Patriarch Poster
Reverence in Holy Places- Refers to Moses removing his shoes and how we need to have reverence
Scripture Story Clue Maze- Read the clues and find your way to the end
Mission Call- Find the hidden objects
Preparing for a Mission- Fill in the blank to learn things to do to prepare now
I Hope They Call Me on a Mission- Things to do to be ready for our missions. Also this one on dressing and this one on gratitude.
