By the Book
Teaching 101
Meat and Potatoes
Primary Programs/
Activities/Events
Sharing/Singing Time
100
The Lord's Church is governed through these which should invite full expression from their members and unify their efforts in responding to individual, family, and organizational needs.
What is a Church council?
100
To prepare spiritually.
What is the first priority of teachers?
100
They understand the gospel when they are taught doctrine simply and in sequence.
Who are children?
100
Wolf, Bear, and Webelos
What are the church recognized Cub Scout ranks?
100
Provides opportunities for children to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ and feel the influence of the Holy Ghost
What is Sharing Time?
200
The Presidency can encourage this by coming to church prepared to teach from the scriptures and by using visuals and learning activities that invite the influence of the Holy Ghost.
What is reverence?
200
They remain with the children during the entire Primary time on Sunday, including sharing time and breaks.
Who are Primary teachers and nursery leaders?
200
Turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, put your trust in Him, and serve with all diligence.
What is the meaning of F.R.O.G?
200
Serves as a primary resource for both Activity Days and Cub Scouts.
What is the Faith in God guidebook?
200
Establishes a reverent atmosphere, teaches the gospel, and helps children feel the influence of the Holy Ghost and the joy that comes through singing.
What is music in Primary?
300
Two men, a husband and wife, or two members of the same family.
Who are the two adults who should be present at all times when men are assigned to teach children?
300
Primary.lds.org, Friend magazine, LDS Media Library
What are approved lesson helps for teaching children?
300
Learning the names of children in your Primary and being aware of their interests, talents, and needs.
What are ways to love those you teach/show your love for the children?
300
Usually held twice monthly at the meetinghouse or someone’s home.
What is Activity Days?
300
10 minutes
What is the supervised time period between classes and sharing time for children and teaches to prepare for the next session.
400
Plan ways to strengthen children and teachers, read and discuss scripture passages, plan how to instruct other primary workers in their responsibilities.
What are Ward Primary Presidency Meeting agenda item examples?
400
Change the setting, Respond Calmly, Be Consistent, Offer Choices, Avoid Surprises
What are ways to reduce challenging behavior?
400
Praying for guidance and striving to strengthen your testimony of the principles you teach.
What are ways to help you teach by the Spirit?
400
Following the guidelines in the current sharing time outline, the Primary presidency and music leaders prepare this in order to share what the children have learned in Primary.
What is the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation?
400
Audio Clue
What is “I am a Child of God” (Japanese)
500
Prepare Spiritually, Participate in Councils, Minister to others, Teach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Administer the Priesthood or Auxiliary Organization
What are the Principles of Gospel Leadership (Handbook 2: Chapter 3)?
500
He loved them, He knew who they were, He prepared himself, He used the scriptures, He shared simple stories, parables, real-life examples, He was their example and mentor
Who is Jesus Christ/Teaching in the Savior’s way?
500
Feel Heavenly Father’s love for them, Learn and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ, Feel and recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost, Prepare to make and keep sacred covenants.
What are the purposes of Primary?
500
The purpose of this meeting is to help the 11 yr old girls and boys understand the blessings of temple service, priesthood service, and making and keeping sacred covenants.
What is the Temple and Priesthood Preparation Meeting?
500
Identify the doctrine, encourage understanding, and encourage application.
What are ways to invite learning and encourage understanding of doctrine in each sharing time lesson?