Books and Resources for Kids for Come Follow Me 2021

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is studying the Doctrine and Covenants for 2021. The following are ideas for kids books and resources that go along with this year studies. Additional resources can help engage your kids and help increase their understanding.

1. Felt Scripture Figures: Felt scripture figures can help tell the stories found in the scriptures. On the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint website, there's a page for Scripture Figures found here. Print out the scripture figures for church history onto t-shirt transfer paper and iron on to white felt. Felt boards can be made easily by hot gluing felt onto canvas or cardboard. Felt scripture figures are a great resource for young children.

2. Picture Books: Kids love having picture books read to them and they can help reinforce principles that you're trying to teach at home. Here are some picture books that go along with the Come Follow Me curriculum this year: 

 

• Oh How Lovely Was the Morning by Kevin Klein: This book shares Joseph Smith's experience in the sacred grove. Learn more here.

 

• Pillar of Light by Andrew G. Knaupp: Pillar of Light is a graphic novel about on Joseph Smith’s First Vision. You can also find my review here or learn more here.

 

Standout Saints by Sierra Wilson: Tells the history of 20 saints (women and men) from many different countries around the world. This will be a great companion to your Come Follow Me studies this year. To learn more click here and to find my review click here.

 

•  The First Vision by Val Chadwick Bagley: Tells the story of the First Vision with fun illustrations and flaps. Click here to learn more.

•  Joseph's First Prayer by Scott Hoopes: An easy-to-read board book for young children. Click here to learn more.

 

•  Prophet Joseph's 1-2-3s by Kristena Eden: A counting board book of the first vision for young children. Click here to learn more.

• Good Morning, Grove by Jedd Nelson Platt: Shares the story of the First Vision in a careful cadence filled with fun illustrations. Click here to learn more.
  

 

3. Virtual Tours: Many of the church historical sites are doing virtual tours. This is an excellent way to tour some of the sites mentioned in the Doctrine and Covenants. I set up a virtual tour for my youth Sunday school class and we're also going to be doing a tour with our family. To learn more about the tours that are available, check out this article from LDS Living here.

4. Coloring Pages: You can also look at coloring pages that correspond with the lessons and materials for your kids to do throughout the week. Click here for some that are available online on the Church of Jesus Christ's website.

5. Music: Download music that goes along with the Come Follow Me program for this year and burn it onto a CD. Play it in your car and home. Music can be a great supplement for the Come Follow Me Program. 

 6. Missionary Message: Have the missionaries come visit and share the message of the Restoration with your family. This will be a great way for your family to feel the spirit and share some of the teachings in the Come Follow Me program for this year.

What are some of your tips and ideas?

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