Family history and missionary work go hand in hand. Invite a friend to find joy in family history with a few simple questions. “It is all one work.” – Elder Bednar To Spread the Enthusiasm About Family Research, Ask a Friend: “Are your parents living?” then … “Do you know your 4 grandparents?” then … …
This post is designed to be practice for parents who want to teach their child music, engage with their baby, or who want to learn more songs that babies love. Welcome Today Little Starshine! This is a love song to your baby. It is a great tune to start your music time with. Keep a …
In my life, music has taught me correct principles of the gospel, strengthened my self discipline, brought me closer to my family members and most of all – enriched my life with the beauty that excellent music brings to ordinary days and an ordinary life. Someone recently asked me, “How can we incorporate music in …
“Come Follow Me” Songs – Children Songs that relate to the themes in this Month’s study: Read More »
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, “That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” – John 3:16 Jesus, Peter, James, and John retire to the Garden of Gethsemane. Jesus submits to the Father’s will and begins to suffer for the sins and afflictions of …
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“I beheld a tree,” said Lehi, “whose fruit was desirable to make one happy. … And as I partook of the fruit thereof it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy” (1 Ne. 8:10, 12). Nephi shared the meaning of the tree: “It is the love of God, which sheddeth itself abroad in the hearts …
The reason I may be interested in pursuing a career as an elementary school teacher is because educators are in high demand. I have the skill set to be of service to my community in this way. I have been a stay-at-home mom for 27 years. I am ready to give back in the way …
Elementary School Teacher in Early Grades – Kristin Shaeffer Read More »
The reason I am interested in pursuing a career as a curriculum and instructional designer is because during the pandemic, the sudden switch to online instruction for many teachers was stressful. I observed that many children and families struggled to understand expectations, to complete work, and to engage and perform up to standards while “schooling’ …
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Babies love music. I remember the many hours I spent holding my little ones. When they were happy and we had a quiet moment, I wanted a way to interact with them. Singing came naturally to me, since I grew up in a musical home. I would sing “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “ABCs” but …
A Toddler is… A toddler is a child who is mobile and beginning to talk. Toddlerhood is the developmental stage between being a baby and a preschooler. Parenting a toddler is very different than parenting a baby because: A toddler is mobile! A toddler can crawl, then walk, and soon run! A toddler starts to …
I am glad you are taking this course. Throughout the coursework, if you remain open and teachable, you will feel more love from God (which will result in you having more love to give to your family), you will be reassured in your abilities as an extraordinary parent during difficult times (which will result in …