Alma 53-63 Activities for Primary Children

Activity 1: Building Trust – Trust Walk

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 53:20-21

1. Materials:
   • Blindfolds
   • Safe area for walking
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 53:20-21, discussing the courage and trust of the stripling warriors.
   • 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 trust and courage in following God’s commands.

Activity 2: Unity and Cooperation – Team Building Game

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 54:10

1. Materials:
   • Large sheet or blanket
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 54:10, emphasizing the importance of unity and cooperation.
   • 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 unity and working together help us achieve our goals.

Activity 3: Keeping Promises – Promise Bracelets

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 56:8

1. Materials:
   • Beads
   • String
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 56:8, discussing the importance of keeping promises.
   • Provide beads and string to make bracelets.
   • Each bead can represent a promise (e.g., being kind, helping others).
   • As they make the bracelets, discuss the importance of keeping promises and being trustworthy.

Activity 4: Gratitude – Thankful Tree

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 57:36

1. Materials:
   • Large paper or cardboard
   • Construction paper, markers, tape
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 57:36, focusing on giving thanks to God.
   • 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: Listening to Leaders – Role-Playing

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 58:10

1. Materials:
   • Simple costumes or props for role-playing
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 58:10, highlighting the importance of listening to leaders and seeking guidance through prayer.
   • Role-play scenarios where the children have to follow instructions from a “leader” (parent or older sibling).
   • Discuss the importance of listening to and following the guidance of our leaders.

Activity 6: Honesty – Honesty Box

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 59:13

1. Materials:
   • Small box
   • Slips of paper
   • Pen
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 59:13, emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity.
   • 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 7: Preparation – Scavenger Hunt

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 60:21

1. Materials:
   • Scavenger hunt list
   • Small rewards
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 60:21, discussing the importance of being prepared.
   • 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 helps us face challenges.

Activity 8: Teamwork – Cooperative Game

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 61:14

1. Materials:
   • Large sheet or blanket
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 61:14, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
   • 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 9: Courage – Obstacle Course

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 56:45-47

1. Materials:
   • Various household items to create obstacles
   • Small flag or banner
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 56:45-47, discussing the courage of the stripling warriors.
   • 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 10: Trust in God – Trust Walk

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 57:25-27

1. Materials:
   • Blindfolds
   • Safe area for walking
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 57:25-27, discussing the trust the stripling warriors had 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 11: Faith – Planting Seeds

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 58:40

1. Materials:
   • Small pots or cups
   • Soil
   • Seeds (flowers or herbs)
   • Water
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 58:40, discussing the faith of the Nephites.
   • 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 the seeds need care to grow, just like our faith.
   • Check the plants daily, using the growth process to discuss how nurturing our faith helps it grow stronger.

Activity 12: Strengthening Faith – Building Blocks

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 59:9

1. Materials:
   • Building blocks
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 59:9, discussing how the Nephites strengthened 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: Obedience – Simon Says Game

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 60:21

1. Materials:
   • None
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 60:21, focusing on the importance of obedience.
   • Play a game of “Simon Says” to teach obedience.
   • Explain how following instructions promptly and correctly is important, just as the Nephites followed Moroni’s commands.

Activity 14: Forgiveness – Healing Hearts

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 61:9

1. Materials:
   • Paper hearts
   • Markers
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 61:9, discussing forgiveness and reconciliation.
   • Provide paper hearts and markers.
   • Have the children write or draw ways they can forgive others or ask for forgiveness.
   • Discuss how forgiveness heals our hearts and strengthens our relationships.

Activity 15: Honoring Covenants – Covenant Chain

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 63:10

1. Materials:
   • Strips of colored paper
   • Markers
   • Stapler or glue
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 63:10, emphasizing the importance of honoring covenants.
   • Write different covenants or good deeds on paper strips (e.g., praying daily, being kind).
   • Create a chain by linking the strips together with staples or glue.
   • Hang the chain in a visible place, adding a new link each time the children follow a covenant or do a good deed.

Activity 16: Service – Helping Hands

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 58:28

1. Materials:
   • Cleaning supplies
   • Simple service project ideas (e.g., making cards, picking up trash)
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 58:28, 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 17: Patience – Waiting Game

Scripture Inspiration: Alma 57:19

1. Materials:
   • Timer
   • Small rewards
2. Directions:
   • Read Alma 57:19, discussing the patience of the Nephites.
   • Play a waiting game where the children have to wait patiently for a set amount of time (using a timer) before receiving a small reward.
   • Discuss the importance of patience and how it helps us in our daily lives.

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