Alma 43-52 Activities for Primary Children

Activity 1: Armor of God Dress-Up

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 43:19

1. Materials:
   • Cardboard, aluminum foil, fabric
   • Markers, tape, scissors
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 43:19, discussing the armor of the Nephites.
   • Create pieces of “armor” using cardboard and aluminum foil (helmet, breastplate, shield).
   • Let the children decorate their armor with markers and fabric.
   • Discuss how putting on the armor of God helps us stay strong and protect us from spiritual harm.

Activity 2: Fort Building

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 48:8

1. Materials:
   • Blankets, pillows, chairs
   • Cardboard boxes
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 48:8, explaining how the Nephites fortified their cities.
   • Use blankets, pillows, chairs, and cardboard boxes to build a fort.
   • Discuss the importance of preparing and protecting ourselves spiritually, just as the Nephites prepared their defenses.

Activity 3: Courage and Faith – Obstacle Course

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 46:12-13

1. Materials:
   • Various household items to create obstacles
   • Small flag or banner
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 46:12-13, discussing Captain Moroni’s title of liberty and courage.
   • Set up an obstacle course in your home or yard.
   • Create a small flag or banner with a meaningful message.
   • Have the children navigate the course while holding the flag, symbolizing standing firm in their faith.

Activity 4: Gratitude and Prayer – Thankful Tree

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 45:1

1. Materials:
   • Large paper or cardboard
   • Construction paper, markers, tape
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 45:1, focusing on how the Nephites gave thanks and prayed.
   • Create a “Thankful Tree” on a large piece of paper or cardboard.
   • Cut out leaf shapes from construction paper.
   • Have the children write or draw things they are thankful for on the leaves and tape them to the tree.

Activity 5: Teamwork and Unity – Cooperative Game

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 51:20

1. Materials:
   • Large sheet or blanket
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 51:20, emphasizing the importance of unity and working together.
   • Spread a large sheet or blanket on the floor.
   • Have the children stand around the edges and work together to lift and move the blanket without letting any objects (balls, stuffed animals) fall off.
   • Discuss how teamwork and unity help us achieve our goals.

Activity 6: Following the Prophet – Role-Playing

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 43:23-24

1. Materials:
   • Simple costumes or props for role-playing
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 43:23-24, highlighting how Captain Moroni followed the prophet’s guidance.
   • Role-play scenarios where the children have to follow instructions from a “prophet” (parent or older sibling).
   • Discuss the importance of listening to and following the prophet today.

Activity 7: Trust in God – Trust Walk

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 44:4

1. Materials:
   • Blindfolds
   • Safe area for walking
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 44:4, discussing how Moroni trusted in God.
   • Set up a trust walk where one child is blindfolded and another guides them through a safe area using verbal instructions.
   • Switch roles so everyone has a turn being guided and guiding.
   • Discuss the importance of trusting in God and His guidance.

Activity 8: Record Keeping – Personal Journals

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 45:2

1. Materials:
   • Small notebooks or journals
   • Pens or crayons
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 45:2, explaining how Helaman recorded the words of Alma.
   • Give each child a small notebook or journal.
   • Encourage them to write or draw their thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
   • Discuss the importance of keeping a personal record and how it helps us remember our spiritual experiences.

Activity 9: Obedience – Simon Says Game

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 48:7

1. Materials:
   • None
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 48:7, focusing on how the Nephites followed Captain Moroni’s commands.
   • Play a game of “Simon Says” to teach obedience.
   • Explain how following instructions promptly and correctly is important, just as the Nephites followed Captain Moroni.

Activity 10: Helping Hands – Service Project

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 53:10

1. Materials:
   • Cleaning supplies
   • Simple service project ideas (e.g., making cards, picking up trash)
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 53:10, discussing how the Nephites helped each other.
   • Choose a simple service project to do together, like making cards for neighbors or picking up trash in a park.
   • Discuss how helping others is a way to show love and follow Jesus Christ’s example.

Activity 11: Honesty and Integrity – Honesty Box

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 43:49-50

1. Materials:
   • Small box
   • Slips of paper
   • Pen
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 43:49-50, emphasizing the Nephites’ integrity in battle.
   • Create an “Honesty Box” where the children can write down and submit examples of honesty they observe throughout the week.
   • At the end of the week, read and discuss these examples, reinforcing the importance of honesty.

Activity 12: Building Strong Foundations – Block Tower

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 50:1-4

1. Materials:
   • Building blocks
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 50:1-4, discussing how the Nephites fortified their cities.
   • Use building blocks to create a strong tower or wall.
   • Talk about how strong foundations (faith, prayer, obedience) help us stay strong and withstand challenges.

Activity 13: Recognizing God’s Hand – Nature Walk

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 46:40

1. Materials:
   • Nature walk checklist
   • Magnifying glass
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 46:40, discussing how the Nephites recognized God’s blessings.
   • Go on a nature walk with a checklist of things to find (e.g., different leaves, flowers, rocks).
   • Use a magnifying glass to observe the details of each item.
   • Discuss how we can see God’s hand in the beauty and variety of nature.

Activity 14: Preparing for Challenges – Scavenger Hunt

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 48:9

1. Materials:
   • Scavenger hunt list
   • Small rewards
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 48:9, explaining how the Nephites prepared for battle.
   • Create a scavenger hunt with items that represent preparedness (e.g., flashlight, water bottle, first aid kit).
   • Hide the items around the house or yard and give the children a list to find them.
   • Discuss how being prepared spiritually and temporally helps us face challenges.

Activity 15: Following Righteous Leaders – Leader Imitation

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 43:19

1. Materials:
   • Pictures or props to represent leaders (e.g., Captain Moroni, current Church leaders)
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 43:19, highlighting Captain Moroni’s leadership.
   • Show pictures or use props to represent different leaders.
   • Have the children imitate the actions of these leaders, such as speaking kindly, serving others, and praying.
   • Discuss how following righteous leaders helps us make good choices.

Activity 16: Promises and Covenants – Bracelet Making

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 46:20-22

1. Materials:
   • Beads
   • String
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 46:20-22, discussing the covenants made by the people.
   • Provide beads and string to make bracelets.
   • Each bead can represent a promise or covenant (e.g., praying daily, being kind).
   • As they make the bracelets, discuss the importance of keeping promises and covenants with God.

Activity 17: Gratitude Journal

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 45:1

1. Materials:
   • Small notebooks
   • Pens or crayons
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 45:1, focusing on giving thanks.
   • Give each child a small notebook to create a gratitude journal.
   • Encourage them to write or draw things they are grateful for each day.
   • Discuss how gratitude helps us recognize God’s blessings.

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