Family Night

Every Monday, well most Mondays, we have family home evening. Our kids love family night; I'm sure that will change over the years, but right now, it's good family time.

So, this Monday by dinner time, the kids were way hyper- giggly and silly- I couldn't get them to calm down. (That's what's happens when they don't get enough sleep). For family night we just decided to read scriptures and get them to bed. As we read, the kids calmed down and we had peace- Ahh. My mom, who stayed with us for a couple of days, said, "I think we should have read scriptures earlier today!" It's always nice to have the spirit back into our home, even if it only lasts for a short while.

Family night almost always brings us closer as a family and brings the spirit into our home. I also think both the parents and children are able to gain inspiration and needed insights for their lives. So, I think I'm going to include our family night lessons on here once in a while, just so I have it and anyone else can use the ideas too- if they want.

This was the lesson we did last week for fathers day; the kids liked this one. I think I might do something like this when it's the kids' birthdays too.

Fathers Day FHE

Opening Song: Daddy's Homecoming

Lesson: Give clues about Daddy to have everyone guess who we are talking about. When they guess, put a crown (we just made one out of construction paper) on Dad and have him sit in the King's chair.

Puzzle/Poem

Scripure Stories:

1. Tell the story of Nephi and Lehi and their relationship (Nephi's respect, obedience, Lehi looking out for the family and faith). Read the Scripture "I Nephi, having been born of goodly parents, therefore I was taught somewhoat in all the learning of my father..." (1 Ne 1:1).

2. Tell the story of Alma the younger's conversion, and his father praying for him (Mos 27:14).

Discuss positive qualities of these fathers, then discuss what we like about our dad.

Game: Each child pick a question about dad and see if they know the answer. If the children answer the question correctly, they get a point. If they are wrong, Dad gets a point. You could make your own questions. Here are some that we made:

Who is your favorite super hero?

What if your favorite movie?

Who are your favorite kids?

What did you like to do as a kid?

What place would you like to go visit? (Sara guessed that Dad would like to visit the park or the dentist)

What is your favorite number?

What is your favorite breakfast?

What do you want to do when you grow up?

What is your favorite treat?

What is your favorite toy?

What do you want to do when you grow up?

Are you special?

(the kids came up with some of these)


Ending Activitiy: Have the kids think of some service they can do for Dad this week, and make coupons for it.


Treat: Dad's choice

We Love Dad!