November-Learning and Living the Gospel

Read D&C 89. Discuss how Heavenly Father blesses us when we faithfully live the Word of Wisdom. Help plan and conduct an activity to teach the Word of Wisdom to others. Most of these activities can be done for family night. It can be such a great time to see what they come up with activity wise. It can be object lesson, or a game that they can do together.

October- Learning and Living the Gospel

With conference this weekend it's a perfect time for Learning and Living the Gospel. It says to read a recent conference address given by the Prophet. Decide what you can do to follow the Prophet and do it. Listening to conference will also work instead of reading it. There are so Many talks given with many different principles what a great time to talk to our kids about what they can do. Another great one for this time is to prepare a pedigree chart with your name and your parents and grandparents names. Prepare a family group record for HR family and share a family story. Discuss how performing temple work blesses families. That can serve as a great family night. I know my kids love listening to stories of my life and their grandparents life. Letting them connect to their past can be a lot of fun.

September-Preparing for the Priesthood

In Preparing for the Priesthood it says to read "The Family:a Proclamation to the World." Make a list of things you can do to help strengthen your family and make a happy home. Share this list with your parents of primary leader. Another one is to learn about the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood which is in D&C 107:20, and Joesph Smith-History 1: 68-73. It's a great time to talk about what can be expected and also what is expected of them as priesthood holders, and how important it is for them and those around them.

August-Developing Talents

This month as we get ready for school to start again, it's a great time to make goals and plans for the coming school year. In developing talents it says to read D&C 88:118, then discuss what it means to seek learning, even by study and also by faith. Improve your personal study habits by doing things such as learning how to choose and read good books or being prepared for school each day. Sitting down with your child and helping them plan a way to feel prepared for the new school year, and having a study plan in place. Another one in the same category is to learn and practice good nutrition, good health, and good grooming, including modest dress. As you go school shopping and planning lunches for school it's a great time to have a talk with your child about whats important to them, and the appearance they want to put forward about who they are and what they stand for.

July-Serving Others

The summer is such a fun time to do activities as a family. In Serving Others it says to plan and hold a parent child activity, such as a dinner, picnic, hike, day trip, or service project. Letting your child pick an activity to do with you and plan it, gives them such a great time to have one on one time with you, a chance to talk, also to see what activity they really enjoy. If they need ideas we have so much here in Farmington. we have Several trails, buffalo ranch trail, Lagoon trail, the new rails to trails, legacy and more. Their are several fun hikes, Adams canyon is a great one with a waterfall up top they can play in. Another one in Serving Others is entertain young children with songs or games you have learned or made yourself. Show that you know how to care for a young child. A lot of the boys can babysit younger siblings, play a game of baseball, soccer, or basketball with neighbor children. Jumping on the tramp, or playing ring around the roses are some more examples. It's also fun to see what games and activities they can come up with.

June- Preparing for the Priesthood

As the school year comes to an end we get a greater appreciation for education and school. In the preparing for the priesthood section it says to read D&C 88:77-80, 118 and D&C 130:19. Discuss with a parent or Primary leader how important a good education is and how it can help strengthen you as a priesthood holder in your home and family and in the Church. There have been many in families and in the ward you are graduating this year and month, that would be great examples to talk to. Parents are also a great one to talk to. It's also a good time to share your testimony with your sons.

May-Developing Talents

Nearing the end of school there are a lot of concerts, plays, and cultural events for many students. Under the developing talents section it says to visit an art museum or attend a concert, play, or other cultural event. Share your experience with your family or activity day group. This makes for a great family activity as well. Eagle Bay Elementary is having many of their grade levels doing a program during school hours for the students. Parents, ask your children how it went. Have them talk about it during dinner with the family or during family night. Farmington Junior High is also doing a last vocal concert as well. Another option is to make an item from wood, metal, fabric, or other material, or draw, paint or sculpt a piece of art. Display your finished work for others to see. Makes a fun creative activity to see what your children can come up with.