Your roll as an Activity day leader

(as found at LDS.org/ primary section/handbook 2)

Theme and Purposes of Primary

Primary is for children ages 18 months through 11 years. The Primary theme is “All thy children shall be taught of
the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children” (3 Nephi 22:13). The purposes of Primary are to help
children:

*Feel Heavenly Father’s love for them.

*Learn and understand the gospel of Jesus Christ.
*Feel and recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost.
*Prepare to make and keep sacred covenants.

Where practical, the Primary may hold activity days for boys and girls ages 8 through 11. Leaders and teachers use the
Faith in God guidebooks as resources for activity days, supporting the work children and parents do at home to fulfill
Faith in God requirements.

Activity days are held no more than twice each month. They may be held at the meetinghouse or in a home. As
leaders determine the frequency and location of activity days, they consider the time constraints of the children’s
families, travel distance and costs, children’s safety, and other local circumstances. Leaders ensure that activity days
follow the guidelines in 11.8.1 and in chapter 13.

The children’s Primary teachers conduct activity days unless the bishopric calls separate activity days leaders. Activities at the ward, stake, and
multistake levels bring Church members together as “fellow citizens with the saints” (Ephesians 2:19). In addition to providing fun and
entertainment, activities should build testimonies, strengthen families, and foster unity and personal growth. Activities strengthen members by giving
them a sense of belonging and mutual support. Activities should help members feel connected to others their age, to their leaders, and to their
families. Activities should also help members see how living the gospel brings “the joy of the saints” (Enos 1:3). Church activities should be planned
to fulfill gospel-centered purposes. In addition to the general purposes mentioned above, these include:

1-Participating in service projects that bless others and build community relationships.
2-Developing talents and appreciation for cultural arts.
3-Improving fitness and learning sportsmanship.
4-Gaining education and vocational training.
5-Celebrating special occasions and commemorating Church or local historical events.
6-Developing leadership skills.
7-Developing self-reliance.
8-Participating in missionary work, retention, activation, temple work, and family history work.

In the old handbook (the new one just came out) we were told to hold a group activity once a year. That is why most wards have a daddy/daughter and or a
mommy/daughter date. They are great for getting to know the parents and getting everyone to know each other! It is no longer in the new handbook. But you
could do it as your activity for the month.
we have usually planned a Daddy/daughter in the fall and a mommy/daughter in the spring. Those are our 2 big activities each year. We have always had
great success, and always get non-members to our activites. You will find that some wards have two leaders for all girls and some have leaders for each age
group 8,9,10,&11. It just depends on how many activity day girls you have per ward, or branch. You are always supposed to have 2 female leaders.

(my) Sample activity plan:

1- Pass out calendars to all girls-
you can do monthly or for as many months as you want-parents really need and use them-
 2- call girls the night before to remind them (or have a girl be in charge of calling all the
girls

1-Prayer
2- Recite motto (which is found on front of Faith in God Book)
3-Work on Articles of faith (with songs or games) (10 to 15 min)
4- Activity (40min)
5- Fill out folders- Let girls put stickers on things they passed off (5 min)
6- Closing Prayer

7- (Leaders fill out their own folder to keep up/to date records)
**We keep records after every activity in our leader folder because
Faith in god books get lost or are not brought everytime. We give the
Girls each a folder to keep records of but they are kept in a folder bag that We
bring everytime to an activity.. Then when they are old enough to leave the class,
we pass the folder along To the parents or the next leader, that way everything is up
to date!

Please. Please, please go & meet each girl as they come into activity days on
their birthday. We give a small gift/treat and a calendar of when our activities days are. Bring a faith-in god book, and explain
the program if the primary has not

Welcome to Activity days.......

We are so “excited” to have you join us!

Activity days is an exciting time where leaders meet with you to help prepare you to enter the young
women’s program by teaching you the gospel and introducing you to skills that will help you become the
girl the lord has made you to be. We could not be more excited that you are going to be a part
of our group. We hope you will find wonderful
friendships with us.

Please mark your Calendar…..

We meet:

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You should have received a Faith in God book from the Primary. If you have not, don’t worry, we have extras.
Please bring it with you each time we meet. We will be encouraging you to receive your Faith in God Award and
will help you track and pass off goals in your booklet. We are here to help you in any way that we can. Please call
us if you have any questions or concerns.
 Love, Your Activity day leaders!
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Activity Days
For the month of

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 Leaders Name and Number__________________________________________________

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Activity Day
Planning for the Year
January Achievement area and Purpose ____________________________________________________________ __________

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February Achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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March achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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April Achievement area and Purpose ____________________________________________________________ __________

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May Achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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June achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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july Achievement area and Purpose ____________________________________________________________ __________

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August Achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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September achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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October Achievement area and Purpose ____________________________________________________________ __________

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November Achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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December achievement area and purpose______________________________________________________________

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Activity day leaders roll log and girls accomplishments

Name & number Jan Feb Mar Apr May june
Jan 1st- activity accomplished ___________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished ___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
feb 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
__________mar 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished____________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
apr 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
may 1st- activity
accomplished________________________________________________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity
accomplished______________________________________________________________________________________________
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A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
June 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished __________________________________________________________________-
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A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Activity day leaders roll log and girls accomplishments

Name & number July Aug Sept Oct Nov dec
Ju l1st- activity accomplished ___________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished ___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
aug 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
__________sept 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished____________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
oct 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
nov 1st- activity
accomplished________________________________________________________________________________________________________
a of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity
accomplished______________________________________________________________________________________________
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A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Dec 1st- activity accomplished___________________________________________________________________
A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
2nd- activity accomplished __________________________________________________________________-
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A of f passed off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

+ 70 Activity day activity ideas +

1- teach how to play softball

2- decorate sugar cookies

3- decorate pumpkins

4- articles of faith memory game

5- Pedigree chart & family group sheet- Page 7 #8 in book

6- newspaper fashion show- Page 11 #9 in book

7- talent show

8- make Christmas craft

9- christmas lights at temple (get Permission slips)

10- Christmas party

11- Visit old folks home- sing, stories, crafts, nail painting, bring treat)
12- Plan, prepare and serve a nutritious meal- (can do for missionaries) page 9 #4-6

13- Write a letter to teacher/parent/grandparent page 9 #2

14- Service Scavenger Hunt (vacuum, take-out trash, wash windows, shake off
matt, sweep, rake leaves.

15- Angel alert briefing- Mission possible- Your mission is to do a secret service for
someone. Make sure your cover is not blown, or you will have to repeat your service.
When mission is completed, bring confidential packet filled out to next activity day. Be
prepared to brief us on your secret service project. Any questions call head of
Operations: Sergeant_________________________________________________________________________________
P.s. Call on a secure line. If you have any questions ____________________________

16- Best paper mache recipe- Boil 2 cups water in sauce pan. In a separate bowl mix 2
cups cold water and ½ cup flour. Add to boiling water and bring back to boil. Turn off
heat and add 3 tablespoons sugar. Let cool.

17- learning manners page 9 #5

18- usuing our manners/setting tables page 9 #5-6

19- Family scrapbook page - Page 10#4

20- Letters to missionaries- Page 9 #1

21- Art project

22- Exercise- (learn benefits of and perform- have a fun instructor come) page 11 #2
23- learn to lead music- Page 10 #2

24- Pick up trash around church house or neighborhood- page 11 #2

25- reward girls with necklace or ring or something when they finish

27- Clean sacrament trays

28- Mothers day cards or craft

29- use scriptures & markers and teach how to mark scriptures

30- share your favorite book with us party- Bring your favorite book

31- Gratitude letter for a family in the ward-deliver with bag of candy

32- Christmas lesson & stories

33- Make ornaments & cards for members in the ward around Christmas time

34- Learn to make smoothies

35- Waterfight at a local park

36- Learn new hairstyles- Invite a stylist in to share ideas

37- Prayer rocks

38- Learn ctr song page #7

39- Father day cards

40- sign ctr song –talk about agency & choices page 7

41- Indoor sports in the church gym

42- Mother make-over/ daughters do all the work

43- Board games & treats

44- Family home evening packets

45- Modest school fashion show

46- Manicures and pedicures

47- Movie theater tour/ or local business tour- Permission slips needed

48- Articles of faith spelling b- need to study and b prepared

49- planning meetings

50- discussion about articles of faith and what they mean

51- write your testimony- Back of faith in god book

52- Valentines cookies

53- read family proclamation and give each girl one Page 13

54- Make cards and gift tags

55- Teach how to make bracelets

56- swimming party- talk about rules-

57- qualities you like in a person page 9 #3

58- Learning how to organize a room

59- Write a poem or short play that teaches the gospel principle

60- easter craft

61- dodge ball

62- baby sitting safety and baby sitting bags

63- piñata demo

64- un-birthday party- each girl brings a wrapped- 1.00 gift

65- make songs & games for younger children- Invite smaller sibling’s pg 9 #5

66- tell your favorite book of mormon story page 6 #6

67- Read the 12th article of faith- discuss what it means to be a good citizen &
how your actions can affect others- page 9 #8

68- visit a local museum, firehouse, and library. (Get permission slips

69- make a candy bar poster for primary presidency, or

bishopric

70- teach girls how to cross-stich, or crochet, (can use

ladies from ward)