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LDS General Conference can always be a tough time for kids. It can be difficult to keep them quiet and reverent during sessions for two days. We can all use some ideas and activities to keep the little ones interested and engaged. I created a couple of General Conference Activities for kids.

First off, I made a temple sewing card by adding dots to a Salt Lake temple image from Mormon Share. I printed it on a piece of 4×6 photo paper so it would have some strength. Then, laminated it using clear contact paper. Then, I punched holes where the dots were.

I took a piece of 3/8 inch ribbon and rolled one end and taped it so it would be like the end of a shoelace. Then, I tied it to the bottom corner.

Then, I gave it the ultimate test with the little guy. He loved it!

Click picture above to print a 4×6 sewing card

I also wanted a President Monson coloring page. Many of the ones I had seen did not look much like him, or did not have him smiling. Many of the pictures are so serious and I wanted my little boy to see his prophet happy and full of love. I found this picture of the First Presidency from the press conference when President Thomas S. Monson was called and immediately fell in love it. I threw it in to Photoshop and played with it until it looked like something to color.

Click thumbnail above to print 8.5×11 page

Here are a whole bunch of other great General Conference Activities for Kids:

LDS.org Friend Activities and Conference Packet

Deseret Book activity packet

Sugardoodle’s Packet for 7-12 year olds

Conference Bingo

Conference Reverence Tents

General Conference Coloring Book

Conference Chase Game

I hope you have a wonderful conference next weekend!! I know I am looking forward to it!

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General Conference is a great time for the LDS faith as we get to hear from our beloved leaders speaking to us on inspired subjects. It is two days of uplifting and motivating talks delivered by wonderful Christlike examples.

That said and though it is televised for many of us in the comfort of our own home, it sometimes be hard on the little ones. So, why not make it fun for them by providing something for them to do besides sit and listen? I never was good at that when I was young.

I found some really fun General Conference packets to print out for the kids:

Deseret Book’s My Conference Booklet
Melanie from Sugardoodle’s 2009 General Conference Packet (Love her! She is great!)
Tara on Sugardoodle General Conference April 2009 Packet

Here is Conference Bingo from years past

When I was young, each of the kids would spread out a blanket and that was their “zone.” We would bring a few snacks and quiet entertainment like coloring pages, beads to make jewelry, etc. This kept us busy so we wouldn’t go crazy, but quiet so we could still listen. The zones worked out really well because every one would stay in their own space unless invited so there were no “she took my spot” or “she’s in my space” issues.

Have a great weekend and enjoy Conference!

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