Saturday, October 18, 2008

2009 Primary Theme Announcement - My Eternal Family

Each year I wonder what the new theme will be and each year I am amazed at the terrific plan given us by the Primary General Presidency to teach gospel principles in primary. What a beautiful way to help children focus on family more. The times we live in demand a theme that teaches this doctrine: The family is ordained of God. Truly inspired for this year!

The new songs that will be taught - "My Eternal Family" and "The Family Is of God" are catchy. At LDSGreats.com we've posted links to these songs from lds.org and other 2009 planning helps for you, including a sheet listing all the Sundays in 2009.

If you live near a Deseret Book, you may notice that LDS Greats Primary posters (both the scripture teaching pack and the monthly theme color posters) are now available there as well as at LDSGreats.com for your convenience. We are pleased to provide you 2009 Monthly Theme Posters in color and the 2009 Scripture Teaching Posters. Also check out our 2009 "My Eternal Family" Calendar that now includes the weekly gospel principles with the monthly scripture and theme.

Be sure to read the "Message to Primary Presidencies" on page 1 of the 2009 CSMP. It gives a great overview and introduction. A printable file with a GAK matching game for you to use as you introduce the theme is also available on the Primary main page at LDSGreats.com. Primary children reading out loud helps summarize and reinforce what you have just told them. A booklet for the children to make with the same information is available also. Bright, inexpensive, easy 2009 bulletin board ideas too!

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