Brandon and Jennifer: Show & Teach

Show & Teach

The 4th grade students have to present a "Show & Teach" lesson to their class. The student teaches the class something they consider themselves to be an "expert" at. Baylee got 1st place with her lamb at the fair last year, so she chose to give her 15 minute presentation about lambs.

She showed the class her 2 blue ribbons and belt buckle she won. Then talked about sheep by-products and parts of the lamb.

She brought a bag of lamb feed to pass around the class and told what they eat.

She made this poster of her at the fair as part of her presentation too. Then she passed out a 5 question test at the end to determine if the class learned what she taught them well.

She did a wonderful job!!!

I'm so proud of her. She knew what she wanted in her presentation from the beginning, and came up with the test questions all on her own.

Way to go Bay!

May 19, 2011

My Favorite Ensign Quotes

"I have found that implementing these five patterns-going to a private place to pray, kneeling, praying vocally, expressing gratitude, and praying for others-has helped me to pause and ponder on what I say in my prayers and has made the experience more meaningful. The Book of Mormon teaches other patterns of prayer as well, including being consistent and giving sufficient time to prayer and meditation. The Savior's prayers in the Book of Mormon include all of these five patterns."

-Patterns of Prayer in the Book of Mormon, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: I want to make my own prayers more meaningful lately. As I read these patterns I could see what my prayers lacked. When I was pregnant it was very uncomfortable to kneel and pray, so I got in the habit of not kneeling. As President Thomas S. Monson stated, "Kneel to pray." I will follow his counsel and kneel to pray. I know praying vocally will help also.

"First on your "to do" list, put the word prayer. Most of the time, your prayers will be silent. You can think a prayer. You can always have a direct line of communication with your Father in Heaven. Do not allow the adversary to convince you that no one is listening on the other end. Your prayers are always heard. You are never alone!"

-How to Survive in Enemy Territory, October Ensign 2012

My thoughts: Half way through my day, I often realize that I haven't said a prayer yet. I'm so busy with kids and household chores that its hard to find quiet alone time to pause and kneel for a prayer. For some reason I've thought that that's what I must do for my prayers to be heard. I loved reading this quote by President Packer to set me straight! I can think a prayer and they will always be heard.