Primary Handbook
Name of the online youth protection course all teachers (any adult working with children) must complete.
What is "Protecting Children and Youth?"
Handbook 12.5.1
Formerly called Activity Days, now called:
What is "Primary Activities"
The name of the manual every Primary teacher uses to teach their weekly lessons, coordinated throughout the Church's programs
What is "Come Follow Me"
Handbook 12.3.5
The basic resource for music in Primary
What is "The Children's Songbook"
Handbook 12.3.4
The month and age a child leaves Primary for YM/YW
What is "January of the year they turn 12"
Handbook 12.1.3
According to the Handbook, it is possible to hold Primary activities for both girls and boys combined.
What is "Yes, they may combine for certain activities."
Handbook 12.2.1.3
Formerly called Boy Scouts and Personal Progress, now called...
What is "Children and Youth"
Handbook 12.5.7
The number of responsible adults that should be present when teaching children or youth in Church settings
What is "Two"
Handbook 12.3.5
Singing time is to last this long
What is "20 minutes"
Handbook 12.2.1.2
This is what happened to the annual themes for the Primary Presentation
What is "They were discontinued."
There is no longer a theme for the Presentation - Ideas come from the songs and what the children are learning in class that year (Come Follow Me).
According to the handbook, leaders track goals or progress for the children as they work on their personal development.
What is "No"
Handbook section 12.2.1.4
Leaders support as needed. They do not track children's goals or progress.
Formerly, primary was 2 hours, through revelation this was changed to 1 hour. Finish this sentence: Primary is a home-centered, ....
What is "Church-supported organization"
Handbook 12.1
One of the following cannot serve together as Primary Teachers:
Husband and wife
Woman and teenage daughter
Two men
What is "Woman and teenage daughter"
Youth cannot teach Primary
Handbook 12.3.5
We may sing the birthday song and welcome songs if we have extra time
What is "No. These have been discontinued."
Singing time is to help children learn the songs and 'deepen faith in Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ' The songs should re-enforce principles of the Gospel.
Instructions for singing time - Handbook link 12.2.1.2
No time for other songs - can be creative in ways to recognize birthdays/visitors
Of visuals, costumes, and media presentations, which one of these is allowed during Children's Sacrament Meeting Presentation
What is "None of them"
Handbook 12.2.1.2
According to the Handbook, these people may serve as a witness at a baptism, making sure it's performed properly.
What is "Baptized members of the Church, including children and youth."
Handbook 18.7.6
Formerly called Priesthood Preview, now called...
What is "Temple and Priesthood Preparation"
Handbook 12.2.1.2
Two Primary teachers or leaders may take a child into the restroom
What is "No"
A young child must be taken to the restroom by a parent/legal guardian
Handbook 12.5.4
These people select the Primary songs for each month
What is "The music leader and the Primary Presidency"
Instructions for Singing Time - link in Handbook 12.3.4
One way to encourage reverence in Primary
What is "create a reverent atmosphere", "Start on time/be ready", "prelude music", "Presidency members greets by name at door", "display picture of Jesus", "singing activities should consider needs of children/ages", "involve children in learning/leading/helping", "prayerfully plan for special/behavioral needs", "Enlist teachers/parents/Bishopric member"
Two ways that children can invite others to receive the gospel.
What is "be an example, share testimony, minister to less active class members, invite friends to church/activities/primary presentation.
Handbook 12.2.3
Children turning 8 receive these two items (not including the Children and Youth book)
What is a "A Ring (has CTR shield with the Temple inside), and a picture of the Temple"
Handbook 12.5.7
The amount of time a teacher or leader has to complete their Online Youth Protection Training after being called
What is "One Month"
Handbook 12.5.1
Repeat course every 3 years
Who to consult with when choosing to teach songs other than from the approved resources
What is "The Bishopric"
Handbook 12.3.4
Name of the calling that helps keep the primary organized and running smoothly
What is "Secretary"
Do not forget to include, communicate, and appreciate your secretary. She is the one behind the scenes keeping things running! :)