I had a dryer box in my garage (although you could probably go to a store and get one) and I made a temple with it. I only used two sides because if turned diagonal that's all you see. This is how I made it: To start I cut down one corner so I could work on the inside of the box so you couldn't see writing through the paper and so it could be closed and hidden. On the front I taped the flap stiff and cut three "spires" (triangles) into it. On the front I taped 9 pieces of 1/2 sheet construction paper. On the side I taped 12 pieces of 1/4 sheet construction paper. Then I brushed glue all around the colored paper and glued on white easel paper (or you could used butcher paper). I then used a craft knife to cut windows over the craft paper so they could be opened. I finished off by attaching a printout of angel moroni. It was great! and it only took about an hour to do. Then in Junior primary (after 2-3 action songs) we talked about temples and about the way we feel when we are close to or inside the temple. I then asked the teachers to help me walk the kids out one door of the primary room and come back in another. I told the kids that when we walked back in that we were going to pretend we came into the temple. I lowered my voice and told them that when they came in I would use my temple voice because it is so important to keep reverent in the temple, so they would need to stay quiet so they can hear me. When they went out, I brought out my temple and set up. The spirit was very strong when they came in and then we learned ILTSTT. As they sang (beautifully I might add), the spirit continued and I had many opportunities to point out the way the spirit feels. Best of all, the kids were reverent the ENTIRE TIME!! At the end in the 9 front windows I had cards with numbers on them that corresponded to songs to sing. Only reverent songs because we were in the temple!In Senior I had the temple out from the start to learn the second verse to ILTSTT. Then played a game with the 12 side windows. Each had a card with aphrase in it. Like "in my early years" for Families Can Be Together Forever. If they could guess on first try they got 2 points. If they couldn't the opposing team got a shot. If they couldn't then my fantastic pianist would play 4-5 notes. Then if they guessed it, it was only 1 point. It was fun. Sometimes it is not so successful, so when you're inspired and it works it feels great!!!
2 comments:
That looks so fun!! My primary would love that. I was shocked when you said the "9 front rows". I've never seen primary with even 9 rows. We're lucky to fill up two rows with our 30 kids.... anyway, it's awesome that the kids were revernt the whole time. Great job!
She said 9 front windows:)
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