Latter-day Prophets

General Conference is a week away so we are learning Latter-day Prophets, p. 134. The latest version of this song, which includes Pres. Monson, is available on the Church website.  Ward libraries should have large pictures of the prophets which you can borrow for this activity.  Small pictures are in the back of the Gospel Art Book. 

Put the pictures of the prophets in a mixed up order on the board.  Cover their names with a piece of paper if they are printed on the front.  See if the children can put the pictures in order of each President's service.  Sing the song to help them.  The teachers could help, also. Once the pictures are in order, sing the song with the children.  Sing it at least 3 times.  In between  each time you sing, ask a trivia question about the prophets such as:

• Who had the longest beard?
• How many Prophets had beards?
• When did they begin wearing long ties?
• How many pictures are of paintings?
• How many Prophets are wearing black suits?
• What colors of suits are represented?

You can come up with your own questions, as well.

If time permits, take down the pictures and sing it.  Have one side of the room sing while the other side listens for correctness.  Trade sides.