“Come, Follow Me Activities,” Friend, March 2022
Come, Follow Me Activities
For home evening, scripture study, or just for fun!
Climb the Ladder
For Genesis 28–33
Story: Jacob had a dream about a ladder leading up to heaven. The steps on the ladder represent the steps we take to get closer to God. (See Genesis 28:10–16.)
Song: “Stand for the Right” (Children’s Songbook, 159)
Activity: Make a pretend ladder on the ground with chalk or sticks. Take turns saying one thing that we promise Heavenly Father when we get baptized. Each time, move one step forward on the ladder. (See Doctrine and Covenants 20:77 and Mosiah 18:8–10.)
Preparedness Planning
For Genesis 37–41
Story: Joseph helped the people in Egypt prepare for hard times. You can read this story on page 8 or in Genesis 41.
Song: “A Happy Family” (Children’s Songbook, 198)
Activity: Make an emergency plan. Talk about ways your family can prepare for emergencies. What can you start today?
Forgiveness Hearts
For Genesis 42–50
Story: Joseph’s brothers were very unkind to him. After many years, he saw them again. He saw that they had become better. He forgave them and was kind to them. (See Genesis 42; 45.)
Song: “Love One Another” (Children’s Songbook, 136–37)
Activity: Cut out paper hearts. On one side, write what you could say or do to apologize when you have hurt someone. On the other side, write what you could say or do to forgive someone.
Service Basket
For Exodus 1–6
Story: When Moses was a baby, his mother hid him in a basket to keep him safe. His sister helped take care of him too. He grew up and became a prophet. (See Exodus 2:1–10.)
Song: “‘Give,’ Said the Little Stream” (Children’s Songbook, 236)
Activity: You can help others too! Go to page 12 to make a paper basket, like the one Moses was in. On pieces of paper, write ways you can serve others. Then put the papers in the basket. When you want to help someone, choose a piece of paper and do what it says.
Illustrations by Katy Dockrill