That time of year has come again for us Latter Day Saints, as we gather around our t.v's, computers, electronic devices in our ward houses, and for some lucky ones - in the Conference Center, to listen to the messages prepared by the Lord's servants. All are welcomed to join us, for information on times and viewing sources click here.
I am always looking for ways to keep my children attentive, yet busy, so that I can hear what the spirit has to teach me through these men and women, called of God. I have tried many things over the years to keep their attention, and honestly, I have found simple things have worked the best. Here is a collection of General Conference helps and activities, you just might find something to help as you prepare for General Conference.
I am always looking for ways to keep my children attentive, yet busy, so that I can hear what the spirit has to teach me through these men and women, called of God. I have tried many things over the years to keep their attention, and honestly, I have found simple things have worked the best. Here is a collection of General Conference helps and activities, you just might find something to help as you prepare for General Conference.
Conference Center Interactive Board
Getting Ready for General Conference: Ideas from Discover the Scriptures
 Conference Activities for Children |  Mini Interactive Conference Board |
This past conference I put forth the effort and time to make the Conference Center Board, it was a huge hit and nothing else had ever held my children's attention like it before. They were attentively listening for what each speaker was talking about so they could put the picture in the quote box. The only problem we had was fighting over who got to the put the speaker at the pulpit - but for my children that is a given. This year I found the mini interactive conference folders, which are the same concept and I may have to put those together for next year and see if we can avoid some brawling (I won't hold my breath on that one though).
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Another fun thing we have a done for a couple of General Conferences are apostle bags. I place a quiet activity or treat in fifteen different bags and place a picture of the first presidency and twelve apostles on each one. When that person is speaking they look for the bag with his picture and do whatever is in it. This keeps the excitement going, the boredom at bay and helps them learn their leaders.
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I do use Conference notebooks and have tried many packets throughout the years that I have found on the internet, but those don't seem to be big hits with the older children and littles just rip them up. I mainly use these packets for after Conference discussions and review. One day a week for devotional we review a Conference talk and have the children write down what they can work on or what their thoughts are on that talk. The little ones join us at the table and color the pictures in their packets. These are my favorite notebooks that I have used.
 I love these for my older children. |  I use this one for my five year old. |  I love these basic coloring pages for my preschooler. |
For Mama study, I love these General Conference Journals. I learn and study by writing, highlighting, coloring and drawing visual aids. I have used the freebie notebook pages for the last couple Conferences but I would really love the bound journal - I have some of Shannon's (Red Headed Hostess) scriptures journals and I LOVE them!
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Most of all the best way for us to prepare for General Conference is to pray and prepare ourselves spiritually to receive the messages the Lord has for us.
