Christmas Family Home Evening

Here is a quick FHE idea. This is fun for all ages! We have played this activity before several holidays such as Christmas and birthdays. The kids LOVE it and it's a good reminder of why we give and receive gifts. It also helps remind the children to say "thank you" when they do receive gifts.

It might be a good lesson to have after you have reviewed the story of Christ's birth found in Luke 2.

Discuss why we give and receive gifts for Christmas.
Review the story of the three Wise men in Matthew 2.
We give gifts to represent the gifts the wise men brought to the Christ child after his birth.

Matthew 2
1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem,
11 And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense , and myrrh.

Discuss the gift of the Savior that Heavenly Father gave to the world.

John 3
16For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Discuss some gifts we could offer the Savior this Christmas season such as service to others, sharing our testimonies, gratitude, etc.

Heavenly Father gave us the greatest gift we could ever receive. We should be grateful to him and grateful for all the gifts we receive for Christmas and all year long. It is important to express gratitude to each person who gives us a gift and tell them thank you.

Activity-
Give each person in the family a brown lunch bag. Take turns having one person be the receiver of gifts. Everyone else is a giver. Have each giver put some random item in the brown bag to be their gift. The receiver opens each gift one by one and must say thank you to the giver of the gift along with something they like about the gift. It is important to discuss with the family that we may not always like the gift we are given but we should always say thank you and remember why the person gave us the gift. If we are grateful, then there is always something we can find that we like about the gift. For example-it may be their favorite color or it may be something they need etc.

For example, the receiver may open up the gift to find a used toothbrush. They may say something like, "Thank you, blue is my favorite color." Or, they may open a baby rattle. They may say, "Thank you, I can use this to play with my baby sister."

The kids will get very creative in the gifts they give which makes the receiver get really creative in finding something they like about the gift!

After the activity remind the children how important it is to say thank you for each gift they receive this Christmas.

Modesty FHE

There is a great article in the May Friend. It is entitled "Modest at Any Age." I had a great time reading it with Ella. There is also a modesty checklist to help decipher if clothing is modest enough. A great tip from the article that Ella used this morning is to sing the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" and do the motions while wearing your outfit. If you can do the motions to the song without exposing any unwanted areas, then that outfit is probably modest enough to wear.

Since we had such a good time with it, I made it into a Family Home Evening for you to enjoy too. It is a great review for all of us and our children no matter what age we are! Enjoy.

Mindy

To download the FHE click following link: Modest at Any Age FHE

FHE Exchange

Meeting Tuesday October 20, 2009 7:00pm

At Mindy's Home

If you are interested please sign up with your topic on the sign up sheet by the chapel or email me.

Here's a few example FHE lessons you can download to get an idea of what is expected:

Armor of God
Courage-David and Goliath
Fun With Music

Here's a reminder of the rules:

●Each member of the group will prepare multiple copies of one lesson that will be exchanged for the same number of different lessons from others in the group. 12 people signed up.

●Choose a theme for your lesson and report it to Mindy as soon as possible (before our meeting) to avoid duplicate lessons.

●We’ll have a group meeting to briefly explain our lessons to each other and go over FHE ideas. Please try to attend, but if you can not, please give Mindy your lessons before the meeting so she can distribute them for you. There will be a fun door prize if you attend!Packet Requirements

●Each lesson must be fully reproduced and ready for use for all group members.

●All game pieces must be laminated (no contact paper).

●Everything else must be printed on cardstock.

●Include enough handouts, game pieces etc for at least 6 people (2 adults, 4 kids).

●Please include your name and source of ideas with your lesson.

●Please try to follow the following outline:

Lesson Plans: Each lesson could include the following if applicable:

Objective: This would be a statement to describe what will be learned in the lesson. An example would be “To help family members realize that Tithing is a principle given to us to increase our spirituality and bring us blessings.”

Contents: This would list the materials that are in the folder or envelope.

Preparation: Any last minute preparation or items to gather before giving the lesson.

Scripture/Songs: Include a brief scripture reference. List some ideas for songs that can be used and their page numbers or copies of the songs.

Lesson: Outline it clearly. Keep it short and simple. Make visual aids. Include a story if needed.

Game or Activity: Make a game, coloring pages, puppets etc. Anything that gets the family involved.

Follow Up: A sign or other visual to display during the week to remind the family of the lesson.

Treat: If you have a recipe or idea that goes with the lesson that you would like to share, please include it. (You do not need to include the food items-just the ideas)

Empty Nesters FHE

April 27th 7:00pm

at the Martins'

50 Stopp St.

FHE Exchange

Just a reminder:
For those who signed up for the exchange-
we are meeting Tuesday 14th at 7:00pm at my house.
Please have your lessons complete and laminated. If you need help let me know.

Also-I have two fun door prizes!

See you then.

FHE Exchange-and free lessons to download!

Here are 3 of my past FHE Lessons you can download and use for your family.

(If you signed up for the FHE exchange it will give you an idea of what is expected out of your lessons.)

Armor of God

Courage-David and Goliath

Fun With Music

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-Sign ups for the FHE Exchange are now closed!
-We have 12 people signed up- so those of you participating need to make 12 copies of your FHE (1 for you and 11 to exchange).
-I have a FHE assignment board as our door prize!
-See the rules below.
FHE Exchange Rules
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Here's a reminder of the rules:

Meeting Tuesday April 14, 2009 7:00pm
At Mindy's Home

●Each member of the group will prepare multiple copies of one lesson that will be exchanged for the same number of different lessons from others in the group. 12 people signed up.
●Choose a theme for your lesson and report it to Mindy as soon as possible (before our meeting) to avoid duplicate lessons.
●We’ll have a group meeting to briefly explain our lessons to each other and go over FHE ideas. Please try to attend, but if you can not, please give Mindy your lessons before the meeting so she can distribute them for you. There will be a fun door prize if you attend!

Packet Requirements

●Each lesson must be fully reproduced and ready for use for all group members.
●All game pieces must be laminated (no contact paper).
●Everything else must be printed on cardstock.
●Include enough handouts, game pieces etc for at least 6 people (2 adults, 4 kids).
●Please include your name and source of ideas with your lesson.
●Please try to follow the following outline:

Lesson Plans: Each lesson could include the following if applicable:

Objective: This would be a statement to describe what will be learned in the lesson. An example would be “To help family members realize that Tithing is a principle given to us to increase our spirituality and bring us blessings.”
Contents: This would list the materials that are in the folder or envelope.
Preparation: Any last minute preparation or items to gather before giving the lesson.
Scripture/Songs: Include a brief scripture reference. List some ideas for songs that can be used and their page numbers or copies of the songs.
Lesson: Outline it clearly. Keep it short and simple. Make visual aids. Include a story if needed.
Game or Activity: Make a game, coloring pages, puppets etc. Anything that gets the family involved.
Follow Up: A sign or other visual to display during the week to remind the family of the lesson.
Treat: If you have a recipe or idea that goes with the lesson that you would like to share, please include it. (You do not need to include the food items-just the ideas)

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Empty Nesters FHE

Empty Nesters FHE

FHE Exchange

Meeting Tuesday September 30, 2008 7:00pm
At Mindy Zeigler’s home

9 people have signed up so you will need to make 1 for yourself and 8 to bring and exchange.

Here's the info:
Packet Requirements
●Each lesson must be fully reproduced and ready for use for all group members.
●All game pieces must be laminated (no contact paper).
●Everything else must be printed on cardstock.
●Include enough handouts, game pieces etc for at least 6 people.
●Please include your name and source of ideas with your lesson.

Lesson Plans: Each lesson could include the following if applicable:
Objective
Contents
Scripture/Songs
Lesson
Story
Game or Activity
Follow Up
Treat Idea