LDS GrandParents are constantly looking for great ideas, to help them be a better grandparent. I have a suggestion for LDS Grandparents, that I think you are going to love! The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints has just released a brand-new Nursery Manual. That’s right. This new manual, which was carefully put together to assist nursery leaders in their callings at Church – is an excellent resource for the LDS Grandparent!
The name of this new nursery manual is, “Behold, Your Little Ones” and is available for download online. You can also purchase the manual through distribution, or find it at your local LDS bookstore.
“This manual contains 30 lessons for teaching children ages 18 months to 3 years. Pictures and other visual aids are bound with the lessons.”
“The purpose of the nursery class is to help children learn the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and live it. The nursery class should help the children increase their understanding of and love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ, have positive experiences in a Church setting, and grow in feelings of self-worth.”
Well now, isn’t this the same mission that an LDS GrandParent has for their grandchildren too? Exactly! This new manual, is a way to help the LDS GrandParent, in particular, teach at the level that is most appropriate and effective for the younger grandchild – the principles of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Who knows, perhaps we can learn a few things too?
I am so excited about this new LDS GrandParent resource. Even though it is available to download immediately – I personally want the hard-copy to have in my home and at my finger-tips at all times. I also feel that this will be a great gift idea, to give to other LDS parents and grandparents. This would even make a great Christmas gift for the parents of my own grandchildren.
In an earlier post of mine, we talked about The Top Ten Things An LDS GrandParent Should Tell Their Grandchildren. I am going to utilize this new manual, Behold Your Little Ones – as a resource in developing my future posts, as we discuss each of these ten important ideas.
I would love to hear any feedback about this new nursery manual, as you have experience with using it to teach your own grandchildren. You can post a comment here or email me.
tDMg
LdsNana
Primary Nursery Manual - A great resource for LDS grandparents...
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clint 09.01.08 at 4:16 pm
Looks like a great manual. I haven`t had a chance to read it.But have downloaded it
Thanks for the link
The Real Molly Mormon 09.01.08 at 5:59 pm
A great resource for grandparents as well as nursery leaders, this manual looks sensational. Thanks for the heads up!
LdsNana 09.01.08 at 6:44 pm
@clint @ Molly -
I think this new nursery manual, is going to have a great impact on what and how our young children in the Church are taught. This is long overdue. My daughters have been concerned over what has been happening in the nursery, with their own little ones over the last year or so… I am sure all LDS parents will be thrilled to know, that nursery is more than a place for babysitting and treats:-)
These youngest LDS pre-members, are our most treasured possession as a Church. They truly are our “Saturday’s Warriors” and deserve the best from all of us. I applaud the LDS Church of raising the bar – in teaching these little “Celestial” people.
tDMg
LdsNana
Jodi 09.01.08 at 8:52 pm
This is great for parents too. I am always looking for good ideas to do family home evenings with my toddlers. I can help reinforce what they learn in nursery and sunbeams by using something like this. I’ll have to pick up a copy at the distribution center. Thanks for the heads up!
Shayne Packer 09.01.08 at 10:46 pm
Thanks for letting us know about this. And thanks for the direct links to download and purchase it. That was very thoughtful of you. In fact, I am downloading the free PDF version as I am typing. I’m ambidextrous!
I’m at visiting two of my grandsons, so I will be teaching them from it tomorrow!
LdsNana 09.01.08 at 11:22 pm
Jodi -
Yes, this new primary manual is excellent for parents of any generation! I’d love to hear how your FHE goes with your toddlers – and using this resource….
tDMg
LdsNana
LdsNana 09.01.08 at 11:25 pm
Shayne -
Yes, I downloaded it immediately and then ordered a few copies of the actual manual from LDS Distribution. I am actually heading to Texas next week, to care for some of my grandchildren for a few days. I will definitely have this resource on-hand for that visit. I can’t wait… it is such a wonderful teaching tool for LDS grandparents.
Have fun, and let me know how it goes?
tDMg
LdsNana