Come, Follow Me Activities

March 31–April 6: Doctrine and Covenants 29

The Plan of Salvation

The scriptures teach that God’s plan of salvation is centered on Jesus Christ and helps us get home to Heavenly Father (see Doctrine and Covenants 29). Take out a piece of paper. Cut out a picture of the Savior from the Friend and paste it in the middle. In the extra space, draw things you can do to return to Him. Ask an adult for help if you get stuck!

For younger children: Use the coloring activity on page 48. While your child colors, tell them that Jesus Christ was resurrected so that we can live again too.

April 7–13: Doctrine and Covenants 30–36

Strong Foundations

Jesus Christ said we should build our foundation on His gospel (see Doctrine and Covenants 33:12–13). Take turns building a tower of blocks as high as you can. Then take blocks one by one from the middle or bottom of the tower until it falls. How does this help you remember to build your foundation on Jesus Christ?

For younger children: Look at a picture of a building with your little ones and point out the foundation. Explain that Jesus Christ can make us strong like a foundation keeps a building strong.

April 14–20: Easter

Easter Palm Branches

When Jesus Christ visited Jerusalem during the last week of His life, the people waved palm branches to celebrate. The palm branches are a symbol of eternal life. Because of Jesus Christ, we will all be resurrected and can have eternal life (see Doctrine and Covenants 138:17). Trace your hands on green paper and cut the handprints out. Glue or tape them to a craft stick to make a palm branch.

For younger children: Go on a walk and look for different branches or leaves. Teach your little ones that people waved palm branches to welcome Jesus Christ. Help your little ones wave a leaf or branch they find.

April 21–27: Doctrine and Covenants 37–40

Human Hands Puzzle

In the Doctrine and Covenants, Jesus Christ told the Saints to gather together so He could bless them with power from heaven (see Doctrine and Covenants 38:31–32). Gather together a group of at least four in a circle. Grab the hands of two different people across from you to form a human knot. Try to untangle yourselves into a circle again without letting go of anyone’s hand!

For younger children: Help your little ones make a heart shape with their hands and say “I love you.”

Photographs by Christina Smith