Primary Time: Creating a Loving Atmosphere

Posted on March 11, 2008 by Miriam Caldwell

Primary is a place where every child should feel loved and accepted. This is where children first begin to form feelings about the church and attending each week. It should be the goal of every person in Primary to make the experience positive for everyone involved. There are certain circumstances that may make church attendance difficult for some. If there is a child with disabilities or with a serious illness, it may be difficult to know how to include this child in the activities. If you are wondering the best way to meet a child’s needs, then you should simply … Continue reading →

Primary Time: Treating Others Kindly

Posted on September 18, 2007 by Miriam Caldwell

One difficult but important thing to teach your children is to be accepting and loving of others, especially in Primary. This can be a difficult concept to teach, and it can be difficult to know when to begin to teach it. For example most young children do not recognize if a child has Down Syndrome, and so would not treat the child any differently than any other child. However, there may come a point when your child notices the difference or becomes uncomfortable. You do not want to point out differences that your child may not notice and draw attention … Continue reading →