Supplemental Resources for Lesson 18

I Am Thankful for My Ears

Please prayerfully review the lesson from the Primary lesson manual before considering the following supplemental resources.

“He Is Listening” (June 2010 Liahona and Friend)
Devon learns that Heavenly Father has ears and that He listens to our prayers.
“Eli’s Operation” (March 2011 Liahona and Friend)
A boy receives a blessing before going in for an ear operation.
“Jesus Tells Three Parables” (March 2002 Liahona and Friend)
People use their ears to listen to Jesus.

“For Little Friends: Jeremy John, the Wiggler” (December 2000 Friend)
Jeremy learns to listen and sit still in Primary while thinking of Jesus.
“Listening Walk” (July 1997 Friend)
A rebus story about a boy and his grandma listening while they take a walk.
“Special Words” (May 2009 Friend)
Sam listens for special words during stake conference.
“Porter’s Terrible (Super) Day” (November 2009 Friend)
A young boy tests out his cochlear implant by singing “Called to Serve.”
“Hands That Talk” (March 2012 Friend)
A girl describes what it’s like to communicate through sign language. Includes the alphabet and other phrases in sign language.
“They Sang for Us” (June 2009 Friend)
Several children who sang at the Conference Center share how they felt as they performed.
“Listen for His Voice” (January 2011 Friend)
President Dieter F. Uchtdorf teaches about the importance of listening to Heavenly Father’s voice.
“What’s Sensational?” (November 1998 Friend)
A story about senses that invites children to create their own responses.
“Snickerdoodles” (June 1993 Friend)
Brett learns that his senses aren’t magic, but they are a gift from Heavenly Father.

“Sharing Time: I Live in a Beautiful World” (March 1990 Liahona, April 1989 Friend)
Children look at the pictures and say which sense they would use to enjoy each one.
Coloring page: “God’s prophets and apostles speak to us in general conference.” (March 2012 Liahona and Friend)

“Barnyard Music” (August 2007 Friend)
A simple rhyme about sounds on a farm. Includes coloring pages.
“Listen!” (August 1973 Friend)
A simple poem about listening to the sounds around us.
“Hear the Raindrops” (April 1978 Friend)
These lyrics could be used as a poem with action signs.
“Really Listen” (August 1973 Friend)
A poem about outside noises.
“Quiet Time” (July 1983 Friend)
A short poem about the sounds of nature.
“Listen to the Prophet” (April 2007 Friend)
A short poem about listening to the words of the prophets.