Stories
- “President Grant’s Example” (September 2008 Liahona and Friend)
Heidi decides to work on improving her handwriting after hearing a story about Heber J. Grant. - “Smiles to Share” (June 2009 Liahona and Friend)
A young girl learns that everyone has at least one talent to share. - “The Talent Show” (January 2009 Liahona and Friend)
Marie learns that she has a talent for making others feel special.
English only
- “Lacy’s Talent” (January 2002 Friend)
A girl learns that she has many talents, even though they aren’t easy to see or hear. - “Lightning Strikes” (February 2008 Friend)
Kent calms the congregation as he plays the piano in sacrament meeting. - “Marching Band” (May 1991 Friend)
Two boys decide to combine their talents to join the school marching band. - “No Two Exactly the Same” (October 1994 Friend)
Richard feels discouraged when his younger brother seems to have more skills than he does. - Question Corner: “I feel like everyone in my family is good at something except me. How can I find something I’m good at?” (November 2012 Friend)
- “Talents” (March 2003 Friend)
A young boy learns that people are good at different things.
Activities
English only
- “Gifts from God” (March 2003 Friend)
A lesson about the importance of temporal and spiritual gifts. Includes instructions for a gifts chain activity. - “I Have Many Talents” (October 1999 Friend)
A simple pantomime game about different talents. - “Reaching Your Goal” (March 1985 Friend)
A journaling activity that encourages setting goals to develop new skills and talents. - “Sharing Time: I Have Talents” (June 1989 Friend)
A story about the variety of talents children have. Includes finger puppets to print out and color.
Media
- LDS Media Library Picture: “Boy helping teach primary”
- Music: “Every Star Is Different” (Children’s Songbook, 142)
- Music: “Give Said the Little Stream” (Children’s Songbook, 236)
- Video: Mormon Message for Youth, “Deep Beauty”
- Video: New Testament Stories, “Chapter 48: The Talents”
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