Showing posts with label Old testament. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Old testament. Show all posts

Friday, September 25, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Activities for Isaiah 13-14, 24-30, & 35

 

This week we are going to focus on Isaiah 25 and how Jesus gives me "refuge from the storm" and protects me. To show this idea, we have activities that compare Jesus to a house, a safe place when it's stormy outside. A home keeps us protected from the elements & storms, just as Jesus keeps us safe from the storms of life. My hope is this will get us all thinking about how Jesus Christ is our safe place during hard times. You can find these activities in the download below.

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Additional story about storms found here



Marvelous Work & A Wonder Activities can be found in this post. 




Thursday, September 17, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps: Isaiah 1-12


Hello everyone! I didn't mean to disappear again; I seem to do that a lot. Honestly, I've had the last two weeks lesson helps so close, and then I just didn't have the time or energy to finish them. So sorry! I had my cute missionary leave a month ago, then my kids went back to school (we homeschooled last year, so this was a big adjustment), and then my sweet cousin passed away after a 4 year battle with cancer. It's been a lot, and it's taken me a little bit to find my footing. I'm still trying to, if I'm being completely honest. That was a lot. I guess I really just want to say thanks for being here even when I'm not consistent in posting and sharing :)

This week we started Isaiah! I was a little worried, but I loved studying and learning this week. I decided to focus on repentance and the temple. You can find all of the free activities in the download below. If you have any questions or trouble with the download, please let me know. I hope you find something that works for your family or primary class this week. Let me know what you think (what you were able to use and what you would like to see in future posts). Have a wonderful week!

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Thursday, August 13, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Activities for Job




This week, we are learning all about Job. I love how much God loved Job and that Job never lost faith in Him. In fact, it was his faith in Jesus Christ that sustained him even when the unimaginable happened. I also love that this is a story of friendship; we see examples of what a good and not-so-good friend looks like. Before it goes bad, his friends did some wonderful things. They came, they sat with him, they mourned with him, and I love that example! 
I had a little bit of a hard time coming up with a way to bring Job's story down to a level that felt age-appropriate for younger ones. You know your kids and what they need, and I hope you find something that works for your family or primary class :) I included activities to help you teach the story and explain that God is with us through the good and hard times. We are also going to talk about what it means to be a good friend and share our testimony of Jesus Christ. This one was a hard one for me, but I have loved studying this book. It was actually a really good week for me to have this on my mind; my daughter just started home MTC yesterday, and I've been struggling a little bit. We can all learn from Job's example :) Also, I'd love to know what you learned this week or what resources you use to study! Have a wonderful week, and thank you for stopping by! 

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Saturday, August 1, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Activities for Esther

This week we are covering one of my favorite stories, Esther. I think it's one of my favorites because my children love to watch the Liken movie, Esther and the King and so its one I am very familiar with. Her story and bravery are truly remarkable. This week as I studied my love for this book grew even more. Here are a few thoughts I had this week while reading and studying these chapters. First, I want to be more like Mordecai! The more I learned about him the more I saw his deep love for Esther, he took her in as his own and continued to love and care for her in anyway he could.   Another thought, in their deepest trial their response was to fast.  Fasting is not just a sign of faith but a sign of hope. The last one is I learned this week is that God is not mentioned anywhere in this book but I there is evidence of Him and His involvemnt is everywhere. He really is in the details of our lives. As you look for Him in your life you will always find him and begin to recognize Him more clearly. 
I am so excited to share these activities with you! We actually have three topics this week, service, bravery, and fasting all centered around the book of Esther.   The instructions are in the download below. Let me know if you have any questions and I hope there is something that works for your family or primary class this week. Have a wonderful week!


 

Monday, July 27, 2026

Free Come follow Me Activities Ezra and Nehemiah




I'm getting this a little late for family night, but hopefully you can still you it this week during your Come Follow Me scripture study or primary class. This week is all about Nehemiah. I did sneak in one activity for Ezra. We have lots of storytelling options and activities, including my favorite, Don't Eat Pete. You'll have to see how it relates to this week's topics.  As always thanks for being here and have a wonderful week!

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Activities Chronicles 14-30


I finally have some new activities for you this week! We have been adding on to our home this past year, and I have been setting up my own little space in the unfinished area. It's not pretty yet but I love it. I keep sneaking away to work and have been having so much fun. It feels good to create again. It made me think of one of my favorite talk by President Uchdorf found here.

Now on to the activities for this week! We are studying Chronicles 14-30, 26, & 30. It was so hard to choose a theme but when I saw President Oak's talk "Alive in Christ"  linked in one of the activities, I knew that was the one. So we are focusing on the very short story of King Hezekiah extending an invitation and being a peacemaker. I included a puzzle hunt, coloring/journal page, and an interactive scenario activity. I hope you are able to find something that works for your family or primary class this week. You can find all of these activities and instructions in the free download below. Thanks for stopping by!

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Sunday, February 1, 2026

Free Come Follow Me activities for Moses 7

You can find some fun ideas I made four years ago here. 


New Bonus Activities!!!

This week I have a few more fun ideas to keep the theme of being a becoming like the people of Enoch that were of "one heart & one mind." In a fun video we watch for our Come Follow Me family study, the host used the phrase "Trying for Zion." I thought that was a fun way to think about it and move us towards action! As I thought about that phrase the thought that kept coming to me was how can we make our home a little more like Zion or the City of Enoch? The answer I came up with is service and showing others that that we care. Fitting in with this theme I love how the Come Follow Me handout asks the children to write a way they can show love. I included a few fun additional ways to record acts or service this week. Perfect for leading up to Valentine's Day.  
The first couple have big boxes so you can write or draw a picture of something you did to show kindness or love. Another option is to color in a balloon every time you serve (there is room to draw or write as well.) 
The last two activities go with the second idea in the manual under the topic "God wants us to be “of one heart and one mind.” It suggests to "make a paper heart and cut it into pieces, enough for each child (or family member) to have one. Let them write their name on their piece and work together to put the heart together. As they do, you might talk about things you love about each child." This is such a fun and special activity-I included a heart that you can use. Another option to use the heart for is an activity I did with the Primary activity day girls years ago. The idea is to have each person write their name in the middle of the heart. Then tape the paper to the back of your shirt. Go around the room and write something you like/love about that person. Make sure you write on everyone's paper. It is so sweet. This would work for families or a primary class. Last are some little cards that say I love you because...Color and finish the sentence. How cute would this be to leave around the house for different family members.


(Adorable sample from our activity)

I hope you have a wonderful week of finding ways to show kindness and love and make your home a little more like Heaven on Earth. 



 

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Activities for Genesis 5 & Moses 6



I'm so excited to share these new Come Follow Me activities for Genesis 5 and Moses 6 with you! This week we are focusing on the scripture Moses 6:34, "Walk with me." This is the new youth theme and the perfect invitation for all of us. I included a fun board game and journal style coloring pages. We are also going to talk about the faith, repentance, baptism, and the holy ghost and how these things bring us closer to Christ. You can find all of these fun, free lesson helps in the download below.


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You can find the activities from four years ago in this post that focus on Enoch and how God helps us do hard things.


Saturday, January 17, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps for Genesis 3-4 & Moses 4-5


This week for Come Follow Me are are focusing on Genesis 3-4 & Moses 4-5. The activities included in the download focus on the fall and how it connects to the atonement of Jesus Christ. There is also a fun coloring activity to help teach the topic of agency and choosing the right. I hope you find something that works for your family or primary class.



Additional ideas for this week: 





Sunday, January 11, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Activities for Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5

This week we are talking about being created in God's image. I pulled a few ideas from the Come Follow Me and created a baby animal to parent match game. There are two options with clipart and real images.  I also included some simple coloring pages that you can decorate or turn into a puzzle. These are so fun for learning at home with your family or with your primary class.


You can find additional  ideas for these chapters with activities on the creation can be found here.



 

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Free Come Follow Me Helps for Moses 1 & Abraham 3

 

This week we are focusing on the topic I am a child of God because that knowledge changes everything.  Elder Hallstrom in 2016 said  "Our most fundamental doctrine includes the knowledge that we are children of a living God. That is why one of His most sacred names is Father—Heavenly Father...This doctrine is so basic, so oft stated, and so instinctively simple that it can seem to be ordinary, when in reality it is among the most extraordinary knowledge we can obtain. A correct understanding of our heavenly heritage is essential to exaltation."
President Nelson also taught, “The way you think about who you really are affects almost every decision you will ever make”

I made this set of activities four years ago and you can Find it Here!


I do have a new bonus activity for you! 

One of the suggestions in the manual is to learn or sing "I Will Follow God's Plan for Me" to help teach "I lived as a spirit before I was born on earth." I have posters, coloring pages, and blank pages for drawing. You can download it below!



Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Free Come Follow Me ideas for Introduction to The Old Testament

I am so excited to start the new year diving into the Old Testament. Four years ago I was a brand new youth Sunday school teacher and was so scared not only to teach but make sure I understood what I was teaching. While preparing for one of my first lessons I was listening to a podcast and the guest said something along the lines of The Old Testament shows us how much God loves us. It was in that moment I decided to look for God's love as I read every week and guess what...I found it every week! I fell in love with the Old Testament and teaching Sunday School. It might be the best calling :) 
I noticed I did not post much four years ago but I am again going to try my best to keep showing up and sharing as often as I can. Thank you, thank you for every time you stop by. I know there are so many options now to find help with your Come Follow Me lessons and it means so much that you stop by. I hope you have the best New Year and love studying the Old Testament this year.

You can find the Free Download below. I have included a scripture hunt, coloring pages, and a fun game for you to use with your family or primary class.



 

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps: 2 Kings 17-25


 This week we are learning about King Hezekiah and King Josiah! These men are wonderful examples and I'm so excited to share these activities with my own kids this week.  We will be taking about trusting in the lord and how the scriptures are a treasure in our life. I hope you find something that works for your family or primary class.  Please let me know if you have any questions!

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Free Come Follow Me ideas for 1 Kings 17-19


Okay the weeks are just flying by! Today I have some fun ideas to help you teach all about Elijah and strengthening our faith. We have some cute story cards, a mini coloring book, a craft, and even some props to help you act out the story.  If you are doing this at home there is an option to add cloud dough...have you tried it before or would you try it? Let me know in the comments :) Have a wonderful week and I'll be back soon with the next set of lesson helps.  If you have any requests please let me know!

Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps: 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–18

This week for Come Follow Me we are covering 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–18. We are talking about David & Goliath, David being chosen as the next king, and David and Jonathan. There are so many good lessons in these chapters such as faith, friendship, courage, and what it means to "looketh on the heart."  You can find all of these activities in free download below. Let me know if you have any questions. 


Friday, March 25, 2022

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps: Exodus 1-6


Thank you so much for the feedback on last week's post. It will be so helpful as I plan out activities. This week we are talking about Moses! I focused on when he was a baby. There are puppets, a game, and coloring activity included in the free download below. These activities are a fun way to review the story, use as a quiet Sunday activity, or for your primary class. Let me know if you have any questions or requests :) Have a great weekend.  I'll post the next lesson helps as soon as I can-thanks for being patient with me and as always for stopping by.

Friday, March 4, 2022

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps: Genesis 28-33


 This week we are covering Genesis 28-33 and are learning more about Jacob. A few topics we are coving are Jacob's dream, Covenants and the temple, the story of Jacob and his brother Esau, and showing love to our families. You may also like the additional idea section, there are some fun activities about being honest.  They are some of my favorites I've created.  I apologize for late this week-life is busy :) I hope you find something that works for your family or primary class.  

I'll be back soon with the March Holiday Calendar and Next weeks Come follow Me lesson helps. Have a wonderful weekend!


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Monday, February 21, 2022

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps: Genesis 24-27

This week is all about Rebekah and kindness as we study Genesis 24-27. In the download you'll find a fun camel game and drawing activity.  We've covered this topic a few times and using the search bar will help find additional activities on this topic or let me know if you need help.  Have a wonderful week!

 

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Free Come Follow Me Lesson Helps: Genesis 18-23

 I have some fun ideas for this week's Come Follow Me lesson.  We are covering Genesis 18-23 and will be learning more about Abraham and Isaac. I love the scripture "is anything to hard for the Lord?" It would be a great one to memorize and help your kids memorize.  There is so much power and comfort in these words. Also don't forget to check out the additional ideas link. These are some fun activities I've created over the years that would work really well with the topics this week.  *If you have another topic you are looking for the search bar is at the top of your page or feel free to ask me.  I don't always see comments right away so emailing me is another great options.  I hope you have a wonderful week.


 

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Come Follow Me Free Lesson Helps: Genesis 6-11 & Moses 8


 This week we are learning more about Noah's Ark and The Tower of Babel during our Come Follow Me study.  One of our favorite activities we've done in the past was to bring out pillow and blankets to build our own boat. This would be perfect for Noah's ark and something your family will enjoy and remember. You can find all of the activities for this week in the free download.  These are perfect for families or primary.  I think my favorite activity is helping Noah gather the animals as we learn more about some of the things our prophet, President Nelson, has taught us over the last few years.  Have a wonderful week.

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