Lesson 13: The Gift of the Holy Ghost Can Help Me
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Lesson
Remember as you teach Primary 2 Lesson 13: The Gift of the Holy Ghost Can Help Me the purpose is to help the children understand that one day they will receive the Holy Ghost and the help that will be.
Teaching Thoughts
Use the grab bag activity included in the Red Headed Hostess class packet to discuss the characteristics of the Holy Ghost.
This is a fun activity from Little LDS Ideas to learn how the Holy Ghost can guide and protect us.
Great object lesson how the Holy Ghost protects us.
I love this way of explaining the "rolls" of the Holy Ghost.
The following are links to LDS.org unless otherwise stated.
Teacher Study
"The Holy Ghost as Your Companion" by President Henry B. Eyring
"Receive the Holy Ghost" by Elder David A Bednar
"Guided by the Holy Spirit" by President Boyd K. Packer
Music
"I Know My Father Lives"- Children's Songbook pg. 5 or listen to this Children's Choir.
"I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus"- Children's Songbook pg. 78 or listen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's version.
"Listen, Listen"- Children's Songbook pg. 107 (round)
"Search, Ponder, and Pray"- Children's Songbook pg. 109
"The First Article of Faith"- Children's Songbook pg. 122
"The Holy Ghost"- Children's Songbook pg. 105
"The Still Small Voice"- Children's Songbook pg. 106
"I Like My Birthdays"- Children's Songbook pg. 104
Videos
If I Listen with My Heart (about 2 1/2 minutes)- Sing-along video
Joey (about 2 minutes)- One in a Million Video. He listens to the Holy Ghost and helps to save his family
Harold B. Lee (about 1 1/2 minutes)- Prophet video where Harold B. Lee is protected by listening to the Spirit
Find more videos about the Holy Ghost on these 2 pages
My Primary 2 Lesson 13 handout packet includes
5 page mini booklet with pictures to color and glue-in. These are intended to go with the review summary at the end of the lesson.
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Activity Ideas
Inviting the Spirit- 4 ways to invite the Spirit to color...try cutting up the squares and punching holes on each side. Then string a ribbon through and make it into a sash to wear instead.
Listen to the Still, Small Voice- Color a quilt and read some scriptures- probably better for the older classes. You could bring stickers to put into the squares instead.
Names of the Holy Ghost- best for older classes- Word Search
The Gift of the Holy Ghost- best for older classes- fill in the blank cards
Understanding the Holy Ghost- best for older classes- fill in the blank and crossword puzzle
The Holy Ghost Can Help Me- Make this invitation to remember to invite the Holy Ghost in.
Gifts of the Holy Ghost- Adapted picture story from the D&C- make into a booklet
The Holy Ghost Testifies of the Truth of All Things- Probably better for older classes- journal activity and a make a Liahona.
One of God's Greatest Gifts- Gifts of the Spirit treasure chest and jewels.
Heeding the Holy Ghost- Comic from President Harold B. Lee's life about the Holy Ghost.
When We are Worthy- Best for older classes- more fill in the blanks
The Holy Ghost- Older classes- another crossword or use this one.
Holy Ghost is Within Whispering Distance- Bright Idea poster
Coloring Pages
The Holy Ghost Testifies of Me
My Faith in Jesus Christ Grows When I Listen to the Holy Ghost
