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School of ServiceSchool of ServiceSchool of ServiceSchool of ServiceA Quarterly Activity idea from: Sheena Perron of Little LDS Ideas

Here is a Primary Quarterly Activity idea. This is perfect for a back to scattending the School of Service where they will learn the importance o

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YYYYou will need:ou will need:ou will need:ou will need:Teachers-for each classGroup LeadersAny other helpers you may want/needClass Schedule- Make a schedule for each group that tell them which class to go to.Classroom SignsSchool Kit Supplies-Service First Aid Kit supplies- list given belowHandouts- I wanted one for each class, but you can decide what you would like to do.Bell- this will let everyone know when to go to the next class.

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Before the Activity:Before the Activity:Before the Activity:Before the Activity:You will need to separate your Primary into 4 groups and write/type the groups onto a piece of paper. You will also need to get all of your supplies for the activity (handouts, treats, school kitsupplies, etc.) There are 4 different classes so you will need 4 different adults to be the teacher for the classes.You will also need group leaders, some helpers for the classes, and some helpers to put together thelunches/refreshments.

OpeningOpeningOpeningOpening::::Have the children meet in a room. As they come in, separate them into their groups. Once everyone isthere have an opening song and prayer. Then hand out their schedules and tell them a little bit about the activity.Then dismiss for classes.

List of ClassesList of ClassesList of ClassesList of Classes::::History ClassHistory ClassHistory ClassHistory Class: (15-20 minutes)For History Class the children will learn about people in the scriptures tha from the Friend:

Tell the account of Nephis broken bow (see 1 Nephi 16:1832 ). Review the account by using a quiver witharrows. Make a simple quiver by rolling and stapling together a large piece of paper. The arrows can also bemade out of paper. On each arrow in the quiver, attach a question. For example, write Who did Nephi ask for direction in where to hunt? (his father, Lehi) and What did Nephi do with the food he obtained? (shared itwith his family). On each arrow write a word that relates to the question, such as obedience or sharing. After allof the questions are answered, explain that Nephi served his family by working hard, being cheerful, and beingforgiving.Point to each arrow in the quiver and ask the children to liken (see Likening, TNGC, 17071) the qualitywritten on the arrow to their own families. Ask for specific examples such as I could share a treat I receivedwith my little brother.Handout Idea: an arrow that has a scripture or quote or you could do what the idea above says.*I thought the children would really like having an arrow of their own. But you could do this type of thing withany other scripture story, i.e.- The Good Samaritan and use band-aids,


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P.E. (P.E. (P.E. (P.E. (AAAA Perfect ExamplePerfect ExamplePerfect ExamplePerfect Example))))---- (15-20 Minutes)Here the children will learn about Jesus Christ and that Jesus Christ was awill share some stories where Christ served others. I also thought of telling great example of Service. Since its P.E. you may want to play a fun gameHeres something from the friend:

Show a picture of President Thomas S. Monson and point out that he has devoted his life to serving others,

and often teaches us about serving others. To illustrate how President Monson learned at a young age to serveothers, tell the story of Old Bob (see Thomas S. Monson, The Long Line of the Lonely, Ensign, Feb.1992, 4). Explain that when President Monson was once asked to describe what he would consider the idealgift for his birthday, he said, Find someone who is having a hard time, and do something for them( Ensign, Nov. 2008, 105106). Ask the children to share things their family has done to serve others.

Game IdeaGame IdeaGame IdeaGame Idea for P.E. for P.E. for P.E. for P.E.::::Serving Mrs. Sally Game- For this game, split the group into 2 teams. You will need a helper to act like Mrs.Sally. And you will need a large bag full of supplies/pictures (i.e.- Band-aids, Lawn Mower, Dishes, etc)

Have Mrs. Sally sit at one end of the room and the children at the other end. Tell the children that Mrs. Sallyneeds our help, are you going to help Serve Mrs. Sally? Tell the children that today we are going to have arelay race. Have the 2 teams stand in 2 lines. Explain to the children that the first child will run to Mrs Sally andask what he/she can do to be of service. Mrs. Sally will then tell them something that she needs help with(i.e.- Ifell down and cut my knee, I have a sink full of dishes, but Im sick and cant do it myself, etc.). The child willthen run back to the next person on his team and give him the message. That child will have to look in the bagfor the item Mrs. Sally needs help with. Once it is found, the child will run and give it to Mrs. Sally. The childcan then ask Mrs. Sally if there is anything else she needs. Have her tell the child something else, the child willthen run to the next teammate in line and give him/her the new message.The first team to have each person serve Mrs. Sally wins!After the game have eveyrone sit down. Here is a cute handout that you could use to end your class. I found iton Sugardoodle.

Handout Idea:Hand out a snack size or a small bag of M&Ms. Heres an idea that I found on Sugardoodle:

M&M's : Give a package of M&M's. Acronym could stand for Model the Master. Look at an M&M andremember the M stands for meaningful, turn the m&m and it's a three so to do three good deedsevery day. Turn it again and it is a W to let them remind them of the worth, warmth and willingness towork with others. Turn it again and it is an E which stands for an example...we are modeling the Master.

Health ClassHealth ClassHealth ClassHealth Class---- (15-20 Minutes)Here the children will be putting together a Service First Aid Kit. Beforcould share some stories from the Friend that has to do with serving other there are people out there that may be sick or people that arent able to do

etc), tell them that they can use this first aid kit to help those in need.:Have all the children sit at a table. Tell them that today they are going to bKits. You could show them one that is already made. Before class, put eacabout each item on the first aid kit list, pass the bowl around and have eacYou could ask a child how they could use that item to serve. - Service First Aid Kit:

~ A kiss to comfort those in trouble---stencil or picture of lips or drawing of lips--then I put a REAL Hersheys kiss.~ See someone mad...sing a song to make them glad---I made a stencil of a musical note with the saying.~ A smile to brighten someone's day--made a smiley face.~ A lollipop to cheer up the sad--made a lollipop--and put in a real one.


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~ A Band-Aid to cover a wound of a hurt friend--made a picture of a Band-Aid and put in a real one.~ A listening ear to those who have problems--I made an ear--that was tricky so I made a backward letter C.~ A lifesaver to sweeten the mood--picture of a lifesaver--and put in a real one.~ A watch to remind you to spend time with someone who is lonely--made a picture of a watch.~ A bear hug to show you care 'beary' much. Made a bear-and put in real gummy bears.~ "Chews" to help a friend in need. Picture of chewing gum--then put in real gum.

Art ClassArt ClassArt ClassArt Class- (15-20 Minutes) This is where the children will work on the School Kits. I think the best way to do this is to hline. Have a long table set up. At the front of the table have the bags, thenetc. etc. Have the child(ren) at a specific station. Have a child get a bag an that child add their item into the bag and then pass it on, and so on and somake sure everything is in there (straighten it up a bit) and put it into the bBefore you begin working on the school kits, explain to the children why helping others by doing this.

LunchLunchLunchLunchOnce each group has gone to each class it will be time for Lunch. Here Primary:Brown Bag lunchBrown Bag lunchBrown Bag lunchBrown Bag lunch: PB&J, an apple, and a drink. The children really enjoyed the Primary Bucks at our last activity, so we the last few weeks we have been handing out Primary Bucks to children tanswer a question. At the back of our Primary Room are 4 posters. Each pIf a child gets a Primary Buck, they put it in their pocket. That way they aloosing them. The day of the activity we will bring the posters into the culhave a small Snack table (vending machine) where the children can use thdecided to do Rice Krispie treats and small candy bars. I have a School Buwe will use for the Rice Krispie Treats. Using the Bucks helps with the rechildren love being able to buy special treats.

********Here is another Class idea that you could use:Here is another Class idea that you could use:Here is another Class idea that you could use:Here is another Class idea that you could use:Writing ClassWriting ClassWriting ClassWriting Class- Have the children write Thank you letters to someone: a missionary. For the younger children, have the letter typed up and have th for the person. I would write up some sample letters for the children to loowhat to write.

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