basically, my kids were having a hard time coming up with good, Sunday activites. Sunday, or the Sabbath, is a special day for us, one that we refrain from shopping, eating out and sports. The Sabbath is the Lord's day, set apart each week for rest and worship. So I wanted to create something that would help my children know what activities they 'CAN' do on sunday:) see what i did there?
haha. moving on... here is what you do:
1. Find a container or can, or pull one out of the recycling bin!
2. Decorate it!! You can have the kids help! Be creative!
3. Come up with your own list of sunday activites for your family, or you are welcome to use my list below. Your children can help with this too!
4. Cut them out and put them in the can! And your creation is finished!!
here is my list:
memorize an articles of faith
memorize a scripture
work on 'faith in god' booklet
make a 'journal jar'
write or draw in your journal
watch a family movie
make a family movie
put on a puppet show
cook- help prepare a meal or treat
be a 'reporter'- ask family members questions about their lives
make a family tree
build a fort inside using blankets, chairs, etc
make apostle flash cards
make a 'quiet book' for church
go for a walk
play quiet games
visit someone who is sick, elderly or our loved ones
read the 'ten commandments'
look through family photos- help record names, dates, and what you remember
write 10 things you are grateful for in your journal
play-doh
rest- take a little nap
listen to primary songs or hymns
read "the friend" magazine
watch a scripture movie
make a scripture movie {use legos, toys or real-live actors}
decorate tithing, savings, or mission jar
play 'go fish' or 'old maid'
sing or learn a primary song
make a flannel board
tell a flannel board story
read the scriptures/scripture stories
write a thank you letters to those who have helped you
draw pictures or write letters to family members or missionaries
help prepare family home evening
read books together while eating a big bowl of popcorn!
play 'monopoly', 'life', 'chutes and ladders', 'candy land', 'checkers', 'chess'...
play games on lds.org
I found this through pinterest and it is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for the great ideas!!
ReplyDeleteThis is exactly what I needed! I'm the only member in my family, so I'm all by my lonesome on Sundays after church. This is a great!!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea and ideas!! I like the idea of focusing on what you can do rather than what you can't! Thanks for sharing!
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