Younger Primary Lesson Plan: Deuteronomy 6–8;15;18;29–30;34

Happy Opening (2 minutes): “Heart Hands!”

Main idea smile-starter: Hold up a paper heart. Ask: “Can you make a heart with your hands?” (Help them try.) Say: “Today we’re learning that we can love Heavenly Father with all our heart.”

(If you like, sing just the chorus of a familiar love song you already know in Primary, then say, “We can show love to Heavenly Father too!”)

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Simple Scripture Story (6–8 minutes): Moses Teaches the People to Remember and Love God

Props: a paper heart, a small paper “door,” and a little paper “hand” (or your own hand)

Tell it simply: Moses was a prophet. He taught God’s people what to do so they would remember Heavenly Father and love Him.

Read Deuteronomy 6:5–6 and let children point to the heart each time they hear “heart”:

“And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might.” (Deuteronomy 6:5) “And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart:” (Deuteronomy 6:6)

Then explain: Moses said, “Don’t forget the Lord.” Read Deuteronomy 6:12:

“Then beware lest thou forget the Lord, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.” (Deuteronomy 6:12)

Participation questions (quick):

• “Where should God’s words be?” (Point to heart.)
• “Should we forget the Lord?” (No!)
• “How can we remember Him every day?”

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Big Idea (repeat often)

I can love Heavenly Father with all my heart, and I can remember Him every day.

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Wiggle and Learn Activities (12–15 minutes total)

1) Object Lesson: “Heart In / Heart Out” (3–4 minutes)

Materials: paper heart, crayons, a few small paper “bad choice” scribbles (optional)

What to do:

1. Put the heart on the floor. Say: “This is my heart.”
2. Invite children to name loving things we can do (pray, be kind, listen). As they say one, you draw a tiny picture inside the heart.
3. Hold up a scribble and say: “Do we want yucky choices in our heart?” Let them say “No,” and place it outside the heart.

What to say (tie to Big Idea): “God said His words can be in our heart (Deuteronomy 6:6). We can choose to remember Him.”

Connection forward: “Now let’s play a remembering game!”

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2) Game: “Don’t Forget! Picture Hunt” (4 minutes)

Materials: 6–8 small pictures you already have (Jesus, scriptures, praying, family, helping hands). Hide them around the room.

What to do:

1. Say: “Moses said, ‘Beware lest thou forget the Lord’ (Deuteronomy 6:12). Let’s find reminders!”
2. Children tiptoe to find one picture each and bring it back.
3. For each picture: ask, “How does this help us remember Heavenly Father?”

What to say: “These are our ‘remember’ pictures. They help our hearts love Heavenly Father.”

Connection forward: “Let’s make a tiny reminder to take home!”

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3) Hands-On Craft: “My Heart Reminder” (4 minutes)

Materials: small paper hearts, crayons, stickers (optional)

What to do:

1. Give each child a paper heart.
2. Help them draw one simple thing that helps them remember God (a praying child, scriptures, a family).
3. Write (or say) the simple phrase: “In my heart” (from Deuteronomy 6:6).

What to say: “God’s words can be in our hearts (Deuteronomy 6:6). This heart can help you remember.”

Connection forward: “Now let’s move our bodies while we sing!”

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4) Music & Movement: “Heart, Soul, Might Actions” (3 minutes)

Materials: none

What to do:

1. Say the rhythm together: “Heart! Soul! Might!”
2. Add actions:

• Heart: hands over heart
• Soul: hands on cheeks (like ‘me!’)
• Might: show strong arms

3. Repeat while you softly chant Deuteronomy 6:5 in short phrases.

What to say: “We can love Heavenly Father with all our heart, soul, and might (Deuteronomy 6:5).”

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Picture Time (3 minutes): Gospel Art Book Picture

Use: “The Lord Shewed Him All the Land” (Walter Rane) (listed in the bundle)

Show the picture and ask:

1. “Who is this?” (Moses)
2. “What do you think Moses wants the people to do?” (Remember God, love God)
3. “What can you do this week to remember Heavenly Father?”

Repeat Big Idea: “I can love Heavenly Father with all my heart, and remember Him every day.”

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Song and Actions (2–3 minutes): “I Feel My Savior’s Love” (Children’s Songbook)

Actions (simple):

• “Love” = hug yourself
• “Heart” = hands on heart
• “Know” = tap head gently

Sing just one verse/chorus as attention allows, and point back to loving God with our heart (Deuteronomy 6:5–6).

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Jesus Loves Me Moment (2 minutes)

Hold up the class paper heart (or your heart prop). Say: “God taught His people to love Him and remember Him. He said, ‘These words… shall be in thine heart’ (Deuteronomy 6:6).”

Invite quick sharing (one sentence each):

• “I can be like Jesus when I ______.” or
• “I can remember Heavenly Father when I ______.”

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Take-Home Hug (10 seconds)

This week: Put your paper heart somewhere you will see it (by your bed or where you get ready) and say a short prayer to remember Heavenly Father.

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Teacher Survival Tips

1. Keep turns lightning-fast: If sharing takes too long, say, “One word answers!”
2. Use “hands on heart” as a quiet signal: Practice once, when you do it, they copy and get calm.
3. If energy spikes: Do the “Heart! Soul! Might!” actions again for 20 seconds, then sit for Picture Time.