Come, Follow Me Activities

For home evening or scripture study—or just for fun!

January 1–7

Your Testimony

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Illustrations by Katy Dockrill

For Introductory Pages of the Book of Mormon

The Book of Mormon was first written on gold plates. The people who saw the plates wrote that they knew it was true (see the Testimony of Three Witnesses and the Testimony of Eight Witnesses). Write or draw your own testimony of the Book of Mormon and put it in your scriptures.

For younger children: Build a tower together. Talk about how we build our testimony of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ one piece at a time.

January 8–14

Sharing Treasure

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For 1 Nephi 1–5

The scriptures are a great treasure (see 1 Nephi 5:21). Draw some gem shapes on paper and cut them out. Ask each person to write a Book of Mormon scripture on the gems. Mix up the gems and take turns choosing one and reading each scripture.

For younger children: Have a show-and-tell with your little ones’ favorite toys or books. Tell them that they can make the scriptures one of their favorite things by listening to them and learning the stories.

January 15–21

Plain and Precious Plates

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For 1 Nephi 6–10

The Lord told Nephi to make another set of plates for a special and wise purpose (see 1 Nephi 9). Make your own set of plates out of folded paper or pieces of cardboard. (You can even wrap your paper or cardboard with aluminum foil!) Write or draw what you learn from the Book of Mormon on your plates.

For younger children: Sing the song “Nephi’s Courage” on page 13. Each time you sing the words “go” or “do,” jump in the air!

January 22–28

God’s Love

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For 1 Nephi 11–15

Read the scripture story about Lehi’s dream on page 26. Now draw a tree. Have each family member add a leaf to the tree and say one thing that Heavenly Father has given us that shows He loves us.

For younger children: Heavenly Father’s love is like a light in the dark. Turn off the lights and place a small light at one end of the room. Walk toward it with your little ones.