3 Nephi 27 – 4 Nephi Primary Activity Ideas for Children

Here are 17 Montessori-inspired activities to help young children learn the principles in 3 Nephi 27-4 Nephi from the Book of Mormon:

Activity 1: Becoming Like Christ – Role-Playing

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:27

1. Materials:
   • Simple props for role-playing
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:27, discussing how we should strive to be like Christ.
   • Role-play different scenarios where the children can act like Christ (e.g., being kind, forgiving, helping others).
   • Discuss how making choices like Christ helps us grow closer to Him.

Activity 2: Writing the Name of Christ – Name Plates

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:5

1. Materials:
   • Paper or cardstock
   • Markers or crayons
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:5, discussing how we are called by the name of Christ.
   • Have the children create name plates with their names and write “Disciple of Christ” underneath.
   • Decorate the name plates and place them in a prominent place as a reminder of their commitment to follow Christ.

Activity 3: Sharing the Gospel – Paper Scrolls

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:20

1. Materials:
   • Paper
   • Markers
   • Sticks or dowels
   • String
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:20, focusing on the commandment to share the gospel.
   • Help the children create simple scripture scrolls by writing or drawing gospel messages on paper, then rolling them up and tying them with string.
   • Discuss the importance of sharing Christ’s message with others.

Activity 4: Unity and Love – Group Art Project

Scripture Inspiration: 4 Nephi 1:15

1. Materials:
   • Large sheet of paper or canvas
   • Paint, markers, or crayons
2. Directions:
   • Read 4 Nephi 1:15, discussing the unity and love among the people.
   • Create a group art project where each child contributes to a large picture representing unity and love in Christ.
   • Discuss how working together in unity brings us closer to God and each other.

Activity 5: Building on Christ’s Teachings – Block Tower

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:24

1. Materials:
   • Building blocks
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:24, discussing how Jesus built His church on a strong foundation.
   • Use building blocks to create a tower, with each block representing teachings of Christ.
   • Discuss how building our lives on Christ’s teachings helps us grow strong in faith.

Activity 6: The Importance of Scripture – Scripture Treasure Hunt

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 28:2

1. Materials:
   • Small scripture verses written on paper
   • Hidden “treasures” (small toys or treats)
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 28:2, discussing the importance of scripture in guiding us.
   • Hide small scripture verses around the room or yard along with small “treasures.”
   • Let the children go on a treasure hunt to find the verses and discuss their meanings.

Activity 7: Service and Compassion – Helping Hands

Scripture Inspiration: 4 Nephi 1:12

1. Materials:
   • Paper and markers
   • Cleaning supplies
2. Directions:
   • Read 4 Nephi 1:12, discussing how the people served each other.
   • Trace the children’s hands on paper and write or draw ways they can help others (e.g., picking up toys, helping a sibling).
   • Choose a simple service project to do together, like cleaning up a room or helping with household chores.
   • Discuss how helping others is a way to show compassion.

Activity 8: Prayer and Guidance – Prayer Journal

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 28:23

1. Materials:
   • Small notebooks
   • Pens or crayons
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 28:23, discussing the importance of prayer in seeking guidance.
   • Give each child a small notebook to create a prayer journal.
   • Encourage them to write or draw things they want to pray about or ask God for guidance on.
   • Discuss how prayer helps us stay close to God.

Activity 9: Faith – Planting Seeds

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 28:31

1. Materials:
   • Small pots or cups
   • Soil
   • Seeds (flowers or herbs)
   • Water
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 28:31, discussing the faith of those who followed Christ.
   • Provide each child with a pot, soil, and seeds. Let them plant the seeds, water them, and place them in a sunny spot.
   • Talk about how faith, like seeds, needs to be nurtured to grow.

Activity 10: Light and Truth – Candle Lighting

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 28:23

1. Materials:
   • Small candles or LED candles
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 28:23, focusing on the light and truth that comes from following Christ.
   • Light a candle and pass the flame (or light LED candles) to each child, symbolizing the spreading of truth.
   • Discuss how we can seek light and truth in our lives.

Activity 11: The Importance of Remembering – Memory Game

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:16

1. Materials:
   • Cards with images or words from the scriptures
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:16, discussing the importance of remembering Christ’s teachings.
   • Create a memory game using cards with images or words from the scriptures.
   • Let the children play the game, matching pairs, and discussing the significance of each card.

Activity 12: Following Jesus – Footprint Path

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:27

1. Materials:
   • Paper footprints
   • Markers
   • Tape
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:27, discussing how we can follow Jesus’ example.
   • Create a path using paper footprints, each labeled with actions that follow Jesus (e.g., kindness, prayer, service).
   • Have the children walk the path, discussing each step as they go.

Activity 13: Building Relationships – Lego Tower

Scripture Inspiration: 4 Nephi 1:2

1. Materials:
   • Lego bricks or building blocks
2. Directions:
   • Read 4 Nephi 1:2, discussing the importance of building strong relationships.
   • Let the children build a tall Lego tower, emphasizing the importance of building relationships on love and understanding.
   • Compare this to building our lives on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Activity 14: Giving – Sharing Treats

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:21

1. Materials:
   • Small treats or snacks
   • Small containers
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:21, discussing how we can give and serve others.
   • Let the children share small treats or snacks with each other.
   • Discuss how giving and serving others helps us follow Christ’s example.

Activity 15: Unity in Christ – Group Art Project

Scripture Inspiration: 4 Nephi 1:15

1. Materials:
   • Large sheet of paper or canvas
   • Paint, markers, or crayons
2. Directions:
   • Read 4 Nephi 1:15, discussing the unity and love among the people.
   • Create a group art project where each child contributes to a large picture representing unity in Christ.
   • Discuss how working together in unity brings us closer to God and each other.

Activity 16: Gratitude – Gratitude Jar

Scripture Inspiration: 3 Nephi 27:30

1. Materials:
   • A jar or container
   • Slips of paper
   • Pens or crayons
2. Directions:
   • Read 3 Nephi 27:30, focusing on how Jesus expressed gratitude for His disciples.
   • Encourage the children to write or draw things they are grateful for on slips of paper.
   • Place the slips in the jar.
   • Discuss how recognizing our blessings helps us appreciate God’s love.

Activity 17: Forgiveness – Heart Puzzle

Scripture Inspiration: 4 Nephi 1:2

1. Materials:
   • Heart-shaped puzzle (make a heart and cut it into pieces)
   • Markers
2. Directions:
   • Read 4 Nephi 1:2, focusing on the importance of forgiveness and love.
   • Give each child a piece of the heart-shaped puzzle.
   • Write on each piece something they can do to forgive or show love.
   • Have the children work together to put the heart puzzle back together.
   • Discuss how forgiveness and love help us stay united.

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