25795141 work i can do my part fhe lesson

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Work: I Can Do My Part By Donna Cummings, Digitized by Lara Goold

Materials needed: Scriptures, 22 cans of food, laundry basket or mop bucket, grocery bag for each family member

Preparation: 1. Write chores and responsibilities onto the back of each puzzle piece.

2. Tape labels with listed chores onto cans of food.

Purpose: Teach family members how important it is to work hard and to do your part.

Scriptures: “Thou shalt not be idle, for he that is idle shall not eat the bread nor wear the garments of the laborer.”

Doctrine and Covenants 42:42

“Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing, and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a

house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of

God;” Doctrine and Covenants 109:8

Songs: “When We’re Helping”, Children’s Songbook, page 198

“Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel”, Hymns, page 252

“Today While the Sun Shines,” Hymns , page 215

“It’s a Hard-Knocked Life,” Annie Soundtrack (just for fun)

Opening song and prayer:

Lesson:

House Puzzle: Pass out the pieces of the house puzzle to everyone. Each piece of this puzzle has a

family responsibility written on the back of it. Ask just one person to put down their pieces of the puzzle.

Ask them how the house looks so far. Even though one person might fulfill their responsibilities the

house is still not in order. Continue until everyone has place all of their pieces.

Discuss: Everyone needs to work together and fulfill ALL of their responsibilities for a house to be in

order. It is important for everyone to do their share so that one person does not feel overwhelmed.

Demonstration:

Sharing the Burden (buckets and cans): Let me show you what I mean by doing your part. While

pointing at the previously prepared cans labeled with various chores, tell them that these are just some of

the many responsibilities we have around our home. One by one, read the chore on each can and then

place it into the bucket. Once all of the cans are in the bucket, give each person an opportunity to lift the

bucket.

Ask them: Who would like the responsibility of carrying the bucket of cans by themselves all day long?

How would you feel if you had to carry them by yourself? How does it make you feel to see someone

carrying all of those burdens alone? Is it fair?

Pass a bag to each of the family members and then distribute the cans evenly. Now each of you place

your cans in your bag and try lifting it. Which is easier to lift? The bucket full of all the cans or just your

bag?

http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/109/8a

http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/109/8b

http://scriptures.lds.org/en/dc/109/8c

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Discuss: How much easier it is if everyone carries their own share of the responsibilities than it is for one

person to carry them all.

Story:

“The Little Red Hen”—using the story outline and visuals before tell this fun story about sharing

responsibilities

Activity:

Family Chore Walk: Decide as a family what chores are necessary by walking through the house and

noticing what needs to be done in each room. Come back and determine which chores belong to which

family member. (Make sure you include Mom’s and Dad’s chores too, so that they can see how much

you’re doing. Kids don’t really get how much there is to do. ) Help each member of the family write

their chores in on their own job chart. Each day have them check off their jobs as they do them. The

family can then set goals and rewards for the week. The first weeks can be more difficult as parents and

kids get into a new routine, but with consistent, patient prodding the rewards of having your burdens

lifted will be well worth it!

Display (and Craft):

Quotes on Work: cut out the various quotes about work and let the kids mount them onto paper, decorate

them, and hang them around the house.

Closing song and prayer:

Refreshments: see below for a couple of great recipes to make together as a family.


The Best Whole Wheat Bread from http://recipeshoebox.blogspot.com

The ingredients:

2-1/4 cups hot water

1/3 cup powdered milk

1/4 cup sugar

1/3 cup molasses

1 Tbs. salt

1/3 cup oil

2 Tbs. yeast

3-1/2 cups whole wheat flour

3-1/2 cups white flour

Mix first six ingredients and 3 cups white flour. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add yeast about half way through

mixing time. Add remaining flour. Put dough in greased bowl. Cover and allow to rise until double (about an

hour). Punch down, divide in half, form loaves, and place in pans. Allow to rise until double. Bake at 350° for

30 to 35 minutes. Makes 2 loaves ( I usually make 3 smaller loaves).

Enjoy!

How to Make Homemade Butter in 5 Easy Steps (from http://theorganicsister.com)

This is a great activity to do together as a family. Take turns shaking the jar, so no one’s arms get too tired.

1. Throw your room temperature cream (plain old heavy whipping cream is perfect) into a jar with a tight fitting

lid, filling it only 1/3 of the way.

2. Shake it until you’ll see buttermilk and a clump of butter.

3. Drain the buttermilk and rinse the butter under running water, being sure to drain the water out.

4. If you prefer salt, mix it into the homemade butter at a ratio of 1/2 teaspoon per pound of butter.

5. Enjoy it on a hot slice of homemade bread.


“House of Order” Puzzle: print, cut into about 18 pieces (or fewer if your children are small). Write a

household chore or responsibility onto the back of each piece (ideas are listed below). Laminate if desired.

When We’re

Helping…

We’re Happy!!


“House of Order” Puzzle: List of chores to write on the back of the puzzle pieces

Wash windows

Do homework

Weed the garden and flower beds

Mend the clothes

Get the car fixed

Water the plants

Fix things that break

Check smoke alarms

Sweep the walls and deck

Hang up your coat

practice piano

Take out the recycling

Straighten cupboards

Clean out fridge

Clean off and wash counters

Shovel snow

Edge the lawn

Do the dishes


“Sharing the Burdens”—cut out and tape onto cans of food

Take out the garbage Pay the bills

Mow the lawn Dust

Vacuum Earn the money

Mop Clean your bedroom

Clean the bathrooms Fold laundry

Cook dinner Wash laundry

Set the table Water the garden

Wash the dishes Clean the garage

Do the shopping Wash the car

Pick up toys Make your bed

Rake leaves Practice the piano

Feeding the dog Sweep the floor


“Little Red Hen”—cut out and use to tell the story


“Little Red Hen” Once upon a time, a little red hen lived in a small cottage. She

worked hard to keep her family fed. One day, when the little red hen

was out walking with her friends, the goose, the cat, and the pig, and she found a few grains of wheat.

“Who will help me plant this wheat?” asked the little red hen.

“Not I,” said the goose, “I’d rather swim in the pond.”

“Not I,” said the cat, “I’d rather sleep on the hay.” “Not I,” said the pig, “I’d rather lie in the mud.”

“Then I’ll do it myself,” said the little red hen. And she did.

Time went by and the wheat grew, but so did the weeds. “Who will help me pull the weeds?” asked the little red hen.



“Then I’ll do it myself”, said the little red hen. And she did.

All summer the wheat grew taller and taller. It turned from brown

to golden amber. And, at last, it was time to harvest the wheat. “Who will help me harvest the wheat?” asked the little red hen.



“Then I’ll do it myself,” said the little red hen. And she did.

At last, the wheat was harvested and put into a large sack, ready to be taken to the mill to be ground into flour.

“Who will help me take the wheat to the mill?” asked the little

red hen.

“Not I,” said the goose, “I’d rather swim in the pond.” “Not I,” said the cat, “I’d rather sleep on the hay.”

“Not I,” said the pig, “I’d rather lie in the mud.”

“Then I’ll do it myself,” said the little red hen. And she did. The next day came and the little red hen was hungry.

“Who will help me bake this flour into bread?” asked the little

red hen.

“Not I,” said the goose, “I’d rather swim in the pond.” “Not I,” said the cat, “I’d rather sleep on the hay.”

“Not I,” said the pig, “I’d rather lie in the mud.”

“Then I’ll do it myself,” said the little red hen. And she did. At last, the bread was baked and the little red hen called to her

friends once more.

“Who will help me eat this bread?” asked the little red hen. “I will,” said the goose.

“I will,” said the cat.

“I will,” said the pig.

“Oh, no you won’t!” said the little red hen. “I found the wheat, I planted it, I weeded it, and when it was time to harvest it, I did

that too. I took it to the mill to be ground into flour and at last, I

baked it into bread. “Now,” said the little red hen, “I’m going to eat it with my

family.” And she did.


Job Chart—print enough charts off for each member of your family


“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.”

~~~William James~~~

“The only way to get a “kick” out of your

work is to put a lot of “kick” into it.”

Francis A. Child

“The beginning is the most important

part of the work.”

Plato

“I assert with confidence that the law of success, here and hereafter, is to have a humble and prayerful heart, and to work, work, WORK…” Heber J. Grant

“Our Heavenly Father loves us so

completely that he has given us a

commandment to work.” Howard W. Hunter

“Hard work is an accumulation of easy things you didn’t do when you should have done them.” Anonymous

“Work will win when wishy washy wishing won’t.” Thomas S. Monson