I am Thankful for Pioneers
Purpose and Preparation:
Pioneers are a big part of the history of our church. It is important to remember the things they went through and sacrificed for us. Pioneer day is a great day to celebrate everything they did for us!
"We each can learn much from our early pioneer ancestors, whose struggles and heartaches were met with resolute courage and an abiding faith in a living God. " - Thomas S Monson
Things to do to prepare:
There is no exact scripture to mark, so just have the Doctrine and Covenants ready
Know where a picture of the Pioneers are
Have everything ready for the walk
Print off coloring pages
Prepare Treat
"We each can learn much from our early pioneer ancestors, whose struggles and heartaches were met with resolute courage and an abiding faith in a living God. " - Thomas S Monson
Things to do to prepare:
There is no exact scripture to mark, so just have the Doctrine and Covenants ready
Know where a picture of the Pioneers are
Have everything ready for the walk
Print off coloring pages
Prepare Treat
Opening Song
Pioneer Children Sang As They Walked (Children Hymnbook page 214)
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Opening Prayer
Invite someone to give the opening prayer.
Scripture
Show your child the Doctrine and Covenants, and explain that there are a lot of pioneers in this book.
Read the verse, you can also simplify the verse by saying "This book is about when the pioneers made sacrifices for us!"
Read the verse, you can also simplify the verse by saying "This book is about when the pioneers made sacrifices for us!"
Scripture Story: Pioneers
Pioneers lived a long time ago
(Point to picture of the pioneers)*
Heavenly Father asked them to move to a new place.
They packed all their things and walked really far, just like Heavenly Father asked them to.
We should be very thankful for the pioneers
(Point to the picture of pioneers and describe the different things they are doing in the pictures)*
*You can find a picture of the Pioneers by clicking this link
(Point to picture of the pioneers)*
Heavenly Father asked them to move to a new place.
They packed all their things and walked really far, just like Heavenly Father asked them to.
We should be very thankful for the pioneers
(Point to the picture of pioneers and describe the different things they are doing in the pictures)*
*You can find a picture of the Pioneers by clicking this link
Activity: Pioneer Trek!
Tonight go on a walk with your family, and be true to the song if you like and sing as you walk! Choose to walk on a trail nearby, or just around the block, it doesn't have to be long and hard, just have a good time together!
Coloring Page
Closing Song
Pioneer Children Were Quick to Obey (Children Hymnbook page 215)
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Clicking on the link will send you to a website where you can play the music online.
Closing Prayer
Invite someone to give the closing prayer
Treat
No suggested treat.