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A ready-to-print FHE lesson designed to teach family members about the pioneers that crossed the plains, and most importantly to show that we can each be pioneers now by living righteously, following the prophet, and exercising faith in Jesus Christ. Lesson is complete with lesson plan, activities, and full-color visuals that are ready-to-print, cut, and use!
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For more ready‐to‐print FHE lessons visit http://thegoldenseven.blogspot.com . Pioneer FHE Lesson by Lara Goold Materials needed: Scriptures, Purpose: To teach family members about the pioneers that crossed the plains, and most importantly to show that we can each be pioneers now by living righteously, following the prophet, and exercising faith in Jesus Christ. Scripture: “Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten that the Lord is able to do all things according to his will, for the children of men, if it so be that they exercise faith in him? Wherefore, let us be faithful to him.” 1 Nephi 7:12 Opening song(s) and prayer: “To Be a Pioneer,” Children’s Songbook, page 218-219 Come, Come, Ye Saints,” Hymns, page 30 Lesson: Lay down a quilt, turn off the lights (or most of them), unplug your phone and tell your family that you are going to have Family Home Evening like the pioneers might have had (without any modern conveniences). Show the picture of the covered wagon from the flannel board story. Tell them that today you are going to learn about the pioneers of old and later on we will learn how we can be pioneers today…no covered wagon needed. Define: A pioneer is a person who opens a way or prepares others to follow. Briefly share the story of the pioneers (using summary and flannel board figures): A long time ago there were people who were living in many different lands who all had recently joined a new church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Because they lived in places and times where their new beliefs were not accepted, Heavenly Father gave them instructions to gather together in one place where they could be near the prophet and give support to each other. It was a hard thing to leave behind their nice belongings and comfortable homes, but they sacrificed so that they could follow what the Lord wanted them to do. Because it was such a long time ago, there were no cars, or buses, or airplanes for the pioneers to ride to Utah. Many of them had come in boats across the ocean and then walked or rode in wagons pulled by oxen the rest of the way. It took a very long time to get to their new homes and they faced many trials along the way, but the Lord blessed them and eventually they found a peaceful haven where they could flourish and grow together. Ask : Think back to the definition we talked about at the beginning, how did the pioneers open a way or prepare others to follow? Talk about how by gathering in one place (eventually Utah) they helped the church to become more firmly established and accepted, thereby preparing a less arduous path for those who would follow (us).
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Pioneer FHE Lesson

by Lara Goold Materials needed: Scriptures,

Purpose: To teach family members about the pioneers that crossed the plains, and most importantly to show that we can each be pioneers now by living righteously, following the prophet, and exercising faith in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: “Yea, and how is it that ye have forgotten that the Lord is able to do all things according to his will, for the children of men, if it so be that they exercise faith in him? Wherefore, let us be faithful to him.” 1 Nephi 7:12

Opening song(s) and prayer: “To Be a Pioneer,” Children’s Songbook, page 218-219 “Come, Come, Ye Saints,” Hymns, page 30

Lesson: Lay down a quilt, turn off the lights (or most of them), unplug your phone and tell your family that you are going to have Family Home Evening like the pioneers might have had (without any modern conveniences). Show the picture of the covered wagon from the flannel board story. Tell them that today you are going to learn about the pioneers of old and later on we will learn how we can be pioneers today…no covered wagon needed. Define: A pioneer is a person who opens a way or prepares others to follow.

Briefly share the story of the pioneers (using summary and flannel board figures): A long time ago there were people who were living in many different lands who all had recently joined a new church (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). Because they lived in places and times where their new beliefs were not accepted, Heavenly Father gave them instructions to gather together in one place where they could be near the prophet and give support to each other. It was a hard thing to leave behind their nice belongings and comfortable homes, but they sacrificed so that they could follow what the Lord wanted them to do. Because it was such a long time ago, there were no cars, or buses, or airplanes for the pioneers to ride to Utah. Many of them had come in boats across the ocean and then walked or rode in wagons pulled by oxen the rest of the way. It took a very long time to get to their new homes and they faced many trials along the way, but the Lord blessed them and eventually they found a peaceful haven where they could flourish and grow together. Ask: Think back to the definition we talked about at the beginning, how did the pioneers open a way or prepare others to follow? Talk about how by gathering in one place (eventually Utah) they helped the church to become more firmly established and accepted, thereby preparing a less arduous path for those who would follow (us).

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Ask: Does the Lord ask us to leave our homes now to live in one place? No. Now Saints live all over the world and establish themselves in their communities wherever they are. By living the gospel, we are leaders and examples in our schools, communities, and workplaces, thereby making us pioneers as well. Pioneers of a Different Kind (with picture): Read this poem while showing the picture and use it to facilitate a discussion about we can be pioneers today. Modern Day Pioneers: Use these “case studies” to talk about the many different ways that we can be pioneers now and how there are pioneers all around us. Emphasize that it is through righteous choices, following the prophet, and having faith in Jesus Christ that we can be pioneers. To Be a Pioneer: Sing or read the words to, “To Be a Pioneer” (page 218 in Children’s Songbook) while holding up a picture of the modern and traditional pioneer together (same picture as from the Pioneers of a Different Kind poem). You may want to discuss some of the similarities and differences in the picture. Bear your testimony about the faithfulness of the pioneers and of your prayer that they can be pioneers today in their every day life.

Closing song: “Little Pioneer Children,” Children’s Songbook, page 216 “Pioneer Children Sang as They Walked,” Children’s Songbook, page 214

Closing Prayer:

Refreshments: See below for a yummy recipe

Enrichment: Based on the ages and attention spans of your children, choose one or more of the following enrichment activities to enhance the message of the lesson. Enrichment activities do not necessarily need to be completed on the same night as the lesson. We often use them as reinforcement/reminders during the week.

Try some of the crafts, recipes, or game ideas included.

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FRENCH PEASANT BREAD From http://recipeshoebox.blogspot.com The ingredients: 1 Tbs. dry, quick rising yeast 2 cups warm water (110-115 degrees) 1 Tbs. sugar 1 tsp. salt 4 cups all-purpose flour ( I used half whole wheat and half white flour) olive oil (for greasing the pan) corn meal (for pan) 1/4 cup butter, melted (for brushing over top before and after baking) Place yeast, water, sugar, and salt in warm bowl and stir until dissolved. Add flour and stir until blended, but do NOT knead.

Cover and let rise one hour or until double in size. Flour hands, remove dough from the bowl and place in 2 roughly equal rounds on an oiled cookie sheet sprinkled with corn meal. Let rise an additional hour.

Brush the tops and sides of the rounds with melted butter and bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and brush tops and sides of rounds again with melted butter. Serve warm. Enjoy!

Makehomemadebutter‐Gotothestoreandbuyheavywhippingcream.Makesureitisnotordinarywhippingcream;besureitisdesignatedas"heavy".Fillasmallcontainerhalfway(likeababyfoodjar,sippycup,anythinglikethatwillwork)alongwithapinchofsalt.Haveeachchildshake,shake,shaketheircontaineruntilitformsaball.Drainanyexcessliquid.Havethemspreadtheirbutteronapieceofbread.Whileeveryoneismunchingawayaskthem:*Howhardwasittoshakethejar?*Howdidyourarmfeel?*Howlongwouldyousayittookthecreamtoturntobutter?*Howdoesittaste?*Whatcanmakingbutterteachusaboutreachingourgoals?*Shouldwejustquitwhenitbecomeshard?Whyorwhynot?*Whataretherewardsoffinishingatask?Thepioneersbecameverytiredastheywalkedalldaylong,dayafterday.HeavenlyFatherblessedthemandhewillblessusaswearefaithfultoo.

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Pioneer Flannel Board Story (to use with summary in lesson plan)

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Pioneers of a Different Kind (use with poem that follows):

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Pioneers of a Different Kind by Jennifer Saintsbury Brown

My great-great grandma was a pioneer And sacrificed for her journey here.

She left her fancy toys behind For other children to come and find.

She got up early before the sun And walked and walked ‘til the day was done. She braved the dangers of woods and rivers,

Buffalos, snakes, and coyote shivers. She tended the baby, fed the chicks,

Chased the cow and gathered the sticks.

Today I am a pioneer in a different way—a different year.

I can sacrifice to help others. I can truly love my sisters and brothers. I can keep my language pure and clean.

I can avoid tv shows that shouldn’t be seen. I can follow church leaders in all that they say.

I can say my prayers every day.

The journey is different—the goal is the same: We want to reach Zion and be called by his name.

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Modern Day Pioneers (case studies): Cut out and mount with their “stories” found on the following page.

Emily

Jacob

Adjoa Nikolai

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Modern Day Pioneers (case studies): Cut out and mount onto their pictures found on the previous page.

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Field Trip and Activity Ideas (from Sugardoodle.net):

- Go on a picnic. - Talk to some senior citizens. Find out what it was like when they were young. Ask them what life was like for them as a child. Do they know what it was like for their parents? - Visit a heritage building. - Walk through the oldest section of the town or city where you live. See if you can identify the original homes and pick out what they have in common. - Learn about the first settlements in your area. - Have a square dance with some neighbors. Involve extended family and friends to cook up some traditional pioneer desserts to serve as refreshments, like pies and cakes. Make sure to wear your pioneer dresses and hats, and, if possible, dance to live fiddles! Pioneer Games:

Duck Duck Goose - renamed "horse, horse, ox." Sack Race - Use two old pillowcases and let the children race each other in the backyard. Checkers - Make your own checker board with 12 squares across instead of 8 and use buttons as player

pieces. Pioneer Games by Susan Davis Friend Feb. 1989 (form of baseball, dare base, chain tag, last couple out,

railroad spelling bee) Pioneer Puzzle Game - July 2004 Friend Magazine Stick pulling - a favorite game Joseph Smith played with children and his peers (use a stick or broom) Just Like Us - Word search puzzle from the July 2005 Friend.

Craft Ideas:

Make Sugar Cube Temples - Build sugar cube temples and talk about the importance of temples. Talk about how important the temples were important to the pioneers.

Pioneer Bonnets and Vests - Make a pioneer bonnet pattern #1, pioneer bonnet pattern #2 and vest. Other Activities:

Oneroomschoolhouse‐pretendyouaregoingtoschoolinaoneroomschoolhouse.Allofyoursiblingsareinthe

sameclassasyouare.Findchalkandchalkboardordryerasemarkerandwhiteboardandwriteyourletters,name,numbers,shapes,math,etc.Havetheoldersiblingsteachsomethingnewtotheyoungersiblings,ifapplicable.

Packup‐packupnecessarybelongingsforalong"trek".Suggestionsmightincludefoodforlunch,abooktoreadfor

storytime,harmonicaorchildren'sprimarysongbook,simplegames.Puttheminbackpacksorwagons.Walktothenearestparkordesignatedarea.

Plantseedsoranewgardenjustlikethepioneersdidwhentheysettledanewland.

Makeyourowncoveredwagonwithacardboardbox(Arefrigeratorboxwouldworkthebest).Drawwheelsonoutsideofbox.Loadupyourwagonwiththingspioneerswouldtake.

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Pioneersdidn'thavemileagemarkersintheirwagonslikewedoinourcarstoday.Tomarkthedistancetheytraveledtheytiedapieceofclothontheirwagonwheelandcountedhowmanytimesitrevolved(orspunaroundtoits

originallocation).Tieapieceofclothtoyourbikeandmarkhowfaryoutraveledinagivendistance(i.e.25revolutionsetc.)

Learntosewusinglacingcards(makeyourownbypunchingholesaroundadesign),scrappiecesofmaterial,tiequilts,makeyourowndollclothing.

Learntodancelikethepioneers.DancessuchasVirginiaReel.SongssuchasTurkeyinthestraw

Playhorseshoes

Jumprope

Buildacampfireandtellstoriesandsingsongs

PioneerFashionshow

Doyourchores!

Pantomimechoresthattheypioneerswouldhavedone(chopwood,buildafire,fetchwaterfromwell,harvestcrops,makefoodfromscratch(i.ebutter,bread),churnbutter,collectfirewood,etc.

3leggedraces

Makeapioneerspinnerwithstringandbutton.

Makebraceletornecklacewithstringandbeads.

Designyourownpioneerclothing.

Howdidtheymakebarrelsandwheelsroundwithstraightwood?Theyhadtobendthewoodinwatertoshapeit(learnedthatinNauvoo).

Makeaprairiediamondbybendinganailinacircletofitasaring.Theseweretheringsmengavetheirwomento

propose.(takenfromNauvooweldershop)


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