by Larry Richman | Jan 24, 2013
How is your ward doing in having the Young Women, Young Men, and Sunday School teachers coordinate lessons? 1. Do they talk with each other and plan mutually-beneficial lessons? 2. Do they evaluate the success of lessons? 3. Do they give the youth learning activities...
by Larry Richman | Jan 16, 2013
I’ve recently been reflecting on the significance of three events that happened regarding the youth over the past few months. On September 12, 2012, the First Presidency issued a letter to priesthood leaders announcing a new method for teaching youth in Aaronic...
by Larry Richman | Jan 11, 2013
Having trouble trying to show videos in classrooms in the meetinghouse? The new youth lesson outlines refer to many videos that are only available online. This article gives some guidelines that should help you know how to use these videos in the classroom. If you try...
by Larry Richman | Dec 30, 2012
In 2013, adult priesthood and Relief Society classes will study the book Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Lorenzo Snow. The January issue of the Ensign and Liahona magazines has an article “Pickles, Turnips, and Testimony: Inspiration from the Life and...
by Larry Richman | Dec 29, 2012
A 7″ tablet computer is being purchased for schools in India. It is multi-touch and has a camera, microphone, and speakers. It costs $40. The government of India will subsidize half of the cost, making it available to students for roughly $20. It’s part of...
by Larry Richman | Dec 28, 2012
Each month, LDS youth around the world study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes. The topic for January is the Godhead. “We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 27, 2012
On September 12, the First Presidency announced that there would be a new way for youth to learn in Sunday classes beginning in 2013. Each month, LDS youth around the world will study a different doctrinal principle that is coordinated across Young Men, Young Women,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 13, 2012
The article “New LDS Youth Curriculum for 2013” explains the new teaching resources for Aaronic Priesthood, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes beginning in January 2013. As explained in that article, there are no printed lesson manuals. Instead,...
by Larry Richman | Dec 5, 2012
A DVD titled Strength of Youth Media 2013: Stand Ye in Holy Places is now being delivered to wards and branches. This DVD introduces and teaches the 2013 Mutual theme, “Stand ye in holy places, and be not moved, until the day of the Lord come; for behold, it cometh...
by Larry Richman | Dec 2, 2012
For those who receive a printed copy of the Ensign or Liahona magazine, the December issue has a wrap-around page with information about the new learning resources for youth that will begin use in January. For those who read the magazines online, you can also read the...
by Larry Richman | Nov 12, 2012
Wondering what manuals will be used in Sunday classes in 2013? Refer to the document Instructions for Curriculum 2013 which is available on LDS.org on the page where you find all the manuals online. Ward councils should have discussed these instructions and informed...
by Larry Richman | Oct 4, 2012
The Church is providing new resources for Sunday lessons for Young Men, Young Women, and youth Sunday School classes beginning in January 2013. These new resources, titled Come, Follow Me: Learning Resources for Youth, are designed to change the way teachers teach and...
by Larry Richman | Jun 15, 2012
Update (16 Nov 2016): The Lesson Schedules function on LDS.org will be discontinued effective December 31, 2016. Please use other means to manage lesson schedules, such as printed lists, email, or other online programs. Guidelines for using online resources in Church...
by Larry Richman | Feb 27, 2012
[Note: This is now known as Gospel Topics on LDS.org. It is found in the Teachings menu at the top of any page on LDS.org.] The Study by Topic section of LDS.org (topics.lds.org) is a great resource when preparing a lesson, answering doctrinal questions, or simply...
by Larry Richman | Jan 9, 2012
Beginning this month, the Friend magazine is publishing an online resource of helps for teaching children, including stories, activities, and media resources. Parents can browse by gospel topic to discover online Church resources. Primary teachers can click on...