The idea of our activity came from this site Wilbur often feels discouraged and alone and on one particular rainy day he felt so friendless, dejected and hungry. He threw himself down in the manure and sobbed.
Have you ever had a Wilbur day? When you have felt alone or discouraged? But, Wilbur was rescued and he was rescued by Charlotte, whom he didn't like at first. He thought her to be cruel and blood thirsty. (don't be judgmental and close yourself off to someone before you know them)
We asked for anyone who wanted to share about having a Wilbur day and who are what was their Charlotte.
Over time he discovered a true friend. She worked at her friendship. She saved his life by spinning messages that led people to believe all these things about him. Even Wilbur began to believe these things about himself too. (We have such a powerful influence of good on others and how others perceive each other and themselves).
Not only do we all NEED a friend like Charlotte but we all can BE a friend like Charlotte.
CHALK BOARD ACTIVITY
I had a spider from Halloween that we hung above the chalkboard and Sweetheart led the discussion and the activity. We asked them to write QUALITIES OF A GOOD FRIEND
once we had many good qualities of a good friend. She noted that we all know what qualities make a good friend. But, we always don't ACT like a good friend. She also pointed out that many of these qualities that were listed are Christlike attributes.
Jesus Christ is our greatest example of a true friend. I found these quotes for Sweetheart to share:
Marvin J Ashton says, " A true friend accepts you as you are and leaves you better and independent.
Wilbur felt sad lonely and worthless that he gave up and plopped himself into a pile of manure. Sometimes, people feel the same way and throw themselves into a big pile of manure too. Only the manure can be things of the world. Such as peer pressure, drugs, looking for happiness in things that will make you sad later.
FRIENDSHIP BRACELETS
She then thought she would have everyone make friendship bracelets and as they start their bracelets they could each tie a few knots on every girls bracelet to REMIND us that although different the gospel ties us together. We should always have a friend in one another. Let's not put each other down but tie knots of friendships.
We did not have enough time to show Pres Uchtdorf's video on Bullying called STOP IT!
REFRESHMENTS
Watermelon and passed out seeds of friendships- MM's with a quote and how to be a good friend.
THOUGHTS:: Sweetheart realized the Beehives really carried the activity. The Mia maids and the laurels sat in the back of the class and just talked with each other. It is good to realize these things and hopefully, she will be a more active part of all activities. I thought it was a fun night! All activities can be tied to a gospel principle and should be brought out in each activity. Great job K!!!
It was a fun idea that my daughter, Sweetheart put together!
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