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Before They Turn Twelve
This family resource will help parents teach the standards of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to children BEFORE they are teenagers. It features one lesson devoted to each of the standards found in the For the Strength of Youth booklet, such as "Honesty," "Dress and Appearance," "Gratitude," "Entertainment and Media," and "Sabbath Day Observance." It also includes stories, activities, object lessons, games, and refreshment ideas to make learning the standards engaging and fun. Before They Turn Twelve is ideal for Monday night lessons, Sunday time discussions, and preparing for Primary talks. Great for families with children ages 5 to 12.
128 pages, Paperback
First published December 26, 2007
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July 11, 2008
GREAT Family NIght Lessons!! My kids LOVE THEM and can't wait for the next FHE night!
February 9, 2009
I have read lots of FHE books- and I love this the most. It has great games, object lessons, and activities that keep my boys attention. I like that the games include movement most of the time.
August 10, 2022
This book has absolutely changed my life for the better including my 18 children. Before i read this magnificent book my wife and 18 kids were going to head to the gulag to get away from me and my crippling alcohol addiction. When me and my kids read this book they all stripped down naked ad gave me a big 'ol hug (it was a weird time dont ask). My favorite page is page 72 (dont ask why). This changed my life and it changed yours, if you are going through a divorce then read this book (hitler wasnt poggers). we have all read it three times.
February 1, 2010
This is a great Family Home Evening resource. It complements the "For the Strength of Youth" pamphlet perfectly. My family loved the stories, activities and games, and the treats were yummy. While my younger children naturally needed help in presenting parts of a lesson, my teenagers could pick the book up, prepare the stories and activities quickly, and deliver a wonderful lesson. We were disappointed to come to the end! We would love to see more from the author.
May 21, 2008
I love all the fun and age appropriate ideas in this FHE book. My husband and I even enjoy the activities! I also love that, because of this book, we each have our own "For the Strength of Youth" booklets now, and even though our son is just five, he is making commitments now to follow the principles that we learn....
January 10, 2011
For LDS families. Wonderful Family Home Evening lessons using the For the Strength of Youth booklet put out by the Church. We have 4 kids and found it wonderful for them and easy to adapt to their varying ages. It is true, if you wait until they are teenagers to discuss your standards, it's too late. This was a fun way to teach the principles.
February 23, 2008
This book isn't exactly what I thought it would be. But it is a great book for Family Home Evening or Sunday Keeping the Sabbath Holy activities if you have children under 12 you want to introduce the concepts in For the Strength of Youth booklet. Has lots of great stuff is it.
August 12, 2008
This is a great Family Home Evening supplement. We have thoroughly enjoyed using the ideas from this book in our FHE lessons. Each lesson in here coordinates with a standard listed in the For the Strength of Youth pamphlet. I highly recommend it.
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January 29, 2009Recommended on lds_homeschool in a discussion on morning devotionals. For use with the _For the Strength of Youth_ pamphlet, whihc w have several copies of. Wish I'd known about it before, but hope to get my own copy and implement immediately - one turning 12 soon, and still 3 younger ones;-)
January 27, 2010
Our family used this book for 18 of our Family Home Evening lessons in 2009. It was great and the lessons are memorable and you can adapt. Fun games and great treats. Great way to help your kids gain a testimony of good standards while they are young.
March 14, 2008
What a great way to teach the Church's Youth Handbook. Kelly has had a few discussions with our sons about morality and modesty and such. It just helps give you the right words to say.
September 19, 2008
Great resource for family home evening lessons, or to just work on one on one with your daughter.
September 12, 2008
Great tool for teaching YW/YM principles before they are twelve. Easy put together lessons for FHE, Activity Days, Sharing time, you name it. Excited to implement this one into our family life.
January 14, 2009
We are currently using this book for our Family Home Evening Lessons. The lessons are so fun and well planned out. Our kids are learning a lot and loving it. Great ideas from the author! Love it!
May 11, 2010
Awesome resource for FHE. Each lesson includes lots of activities and a treat idea. This is going to be very helpful in preparing my children for the youth program.
May 11, 2012
Our family loved these FHE lessons!
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