Lesson 21: JOSEPH SMITH SAW HEAVENLY FATHER AND JESUS CHRIST

  I got this from the manual and colored it to use to teach the kids.  We went over each one in order and told the story of the first vision.  I opened the scriptures and read Heavenly Father's words when Joseph Smith saw Him.  "This is my beloved Son.  Hear Him!"  The kids were reverent while I was giving my lesson.  They definitely know when the spirit is present. I love it!

After the lesson they colored their own first vision.

August 2011 Lesson Schedule

August 7:    Lesson 21 - Joseph Smith Saw Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ

August 14:   Joseph Smith Was a Prophet

August 21:   Joseph Smith Translated the Book of Mormon

August 28:   Joseph Smith Restored the Gospel

I thought it was really important to focus the whole month on Joseph Smith.  One lesson from the manual just doesn't cover enough about how detrimental he is to our church, so I made three extra lessons up to teach about the things I felt were important for the kids to know.