Noah and the Ark
Purpose and Preparation:
Noah was a such a great example of faith for us to follow! Faith is something we need to use everyday. Just like life is harder for us than it was for our parents it will be even harder for your child. Faith is something that can help us through. Instill faith in her now, she will need it later!
"Each of us will be tested. The Apostle Paul warned that in the latter days, those who diligently follow the Lord 'shall suffer persecution.' That very persecution can either crush you into silent weakness or motivate you to be more exemplary and courageous in your daily lives." - Russell M. Nelson
Things to do to prepare:
Mark Genesis 6:14
Know where a picture Noah is
Get everything ready for the activity
Print off coloring pages
Prepare Treat - Animal Crackers - & maybe dip!
"Each of us will be tested. The Apostle Paul warned that in the latter days, those who diligently follow the Lord 'shall suffer persecution.' That very persecution can either crush you into silent weakness or motivate you to be more exemplary and courageous in your daily lives." - Russell M. Nelson
Things to do to prepare:
Mark Genesis 6:14
Know where a picture Noah is
Get everything ready for the activity
Print off coloring pages
Prepare Treat - Animal Crackers - & maybe dip!
Opening Song
Follow the Prophet (Children Hymnbook page 110) - Verse about Noah
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
Open your scriptures to Genesis 6:14
Read the verse, you can also simplify the verse by saying "Heavenly Father told Noah to build a big boat called an ark"
Read the verse, you can also simplify the verse by saying "Heavenly Father told Noah to build a big boat called an ark"
Scripture Story: Noah and the Ark
Noah was a prophet a long time ago
(Point to Noah and the picture)*
Heavenly Father told Noah that there was going to be a flood and he needed to build a big boat called an ark
Noah built the ark just like Heavenly Father asked him to
He brought a lot of animals on board like...(elephants, dogs, cats all your child's favorites)
(point to animals in pictures)
*You can find a picture of Noah and the Ark by clicking this link
Activity: Animal Sounds!
In this activity you are going to say the names of animals and then make the sounds they make! If your child is a little older you can even act like the animals - walk on all fours etc. You can look at pictures of the animals while you do it. Repeat a couple times if you want to, just have fun with it!
Coloring Page
Closing Song
Quickly I'll Obey (Children Hymnbook page 36)
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
Suggested Treat - Animal Crackers! You can make a dip to put the animal crackers in like chocolate, whipped cream, or even fruit puree.