Need some General Conference activities for kids? It always makes things extra fun and memorable, which my kids are ALL about. (What is General Conference, you ask? Follow this link where Mariel gives a great explanation.)
I always get excited for General Conference because I know that I will come out of it feeling spiritually uplifted and strengthened, with a determination to be a better person. I think that it’s pretty great, but I know that getting your kids to understand the “awesomeness” of General Conference can be a challenge. I mean, it isn’t exactly like you’re sitting them down in front of their favorite movie for two hours! While it may not be the most excited thing they’ve ever watched on TV, there is a wealth of spiritual messages being shared that they CAN learn something from. So, to help you in your efforts, I’ve found 20 great General Conference activities that can keep the kids entertained AND engaged in the messages being shared.
20 General Conference Activities for Kids
My Conference Treasured Map ~ Writing in the Stillness
General Conference Treat Buckets ~ Simply Kierste
Color Their Tie Game ~ The Idea Door
I Spy Game ~ Live, Craft, Eat
Conference Cash ~ Somewhat Simple
Family Home Evening ~ Getting to Know our Prophet and Apostles ~ Or so she says…
Trail Mix Activity ~ Party Like a Cherry
General Conference Bingo ~ Bits of Everything
General Conference Printables ~ Kiki & Company
LDS Word Searches for Kids ~ Live. Craft. Eat.
Coloring Pages ~ LDS.org
Family Home Evening ~ Preparing for General Conference
My General Conference Book ~ LDS Lane
General Conference Who’s Who ~ Let’s Get Together
Favorite LDS Conference Talks of All Time ~ Or so she says…
Candy Bowl Word Tags ~ Live, Craft, Eat
General Conference Train ~ Little Family Fun
General Conference Packet for School-Age Kids ~ Over the Big Moon
General Conference Bingo ~ The Idea Door
The Ultimate General Conference Packet for Teens ~ Food Storage and Beyond
Sometimes it’s nice to have some quiet, but fun products available, to keep hands busy while the kids watch:
WikkiStix Big Count Box Molding & Sculpting SticksPlay-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 2-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up, (Amazon Exclusive)
Alex Art Wooden Dough Tools Set
Do A Dot Art! Markers 6-Pack Rainbow Washable Paint Markers, The Original Dot Marker
HoneyToys 240pcs 24 Colors Creative Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stem 12 Inches x 6 mm,Pipe Cleaners for Arts and Crafts
Stencil Drawing Kit w/ Carry Case – Over 300 Shapes – LARGE Drawing Stencils for Kids Art Include Plastic Alphabet Stencils, Geometric Shapes, Animals, and More!
Book of Mormon Children’s Lacing Cards – For Kids Primary Age and Younger
ALEX Discover Button Art
Kids Magnet Toys Magnet Building Tiles, 120 PCs 3D Magnetic Building Blocks Set, Educational Toys for Kids Children
Harrisville Designs 7
If you love these General Conference activities, I’m guessing you’ll want to see these!
How to Never Miss a Day of Scripture Reading
Why Are Your Favorite Bloggers Mormon?
and, lots more right here, under the Self-Improvement category.
Katrina says
April 1, 2015 at 8:19 amSome super great ideas. Thanks for compiling all these together! I have a couple we may try!
Mariel says
April 1, 2015 at 12:07 pmOh, good! Glad this was helpful to you!
Melinda says
March 27, 2017 at 6:53 pmThis is my first conference since being put in as primary president. Thank you for all your ideas. I took your post for the color-their-tie activity and updated the apostles. I posted a jpeg of it on my pinterest page, https://www.pinterest.com/pin/78813062210240041/ if you want to update yours. I haven’t been able to find the matching page on The Idea Door.