Primary Presidency New Year Checklist
The final quarter of the year is always a busy time for a Primary Presidency. I often find myself making list after list of decisions I need to make, projects I need to complete, and plans I need to decide on. Not all Primary Presidents do things the same but here is a list of items that are currently occupying my mind.
1- Birthday Gifts (to be given on Sunday during opening exercises) Dog tags on a necklace that say “I am a Child of God” (or a key chain!).
2- Birthday Recognition from the presidency (extra effort made by the presidency to specifically recognize each individual child)
a. Two years ago the presidency and I called all 220 kids in the primary on their birthday. Because our ward was SOO large it was quite a task but we did it and the kids appreciated a call, especially the little ones.
b. This year we had a monthly birthday party for all the kids with a birthday that month. We ate cake and ice cream, played birthday party games and made an extra effort to get to know the kids.
c. Next year we are planning to send the kids something fun in the mail. Who doesn’t like mail? AND the post office will mail just about anything as long as it weighs less than 13oz. Some ideas we have are:
i. A Frisbee (Hope you had a soarin great day)
ii. A Ball (Have a BALL on your birthday)
iii. A message in a bottle (Birthday Wishes floating your way!)
iv. A Large Candy Bar (Roses are red, candy is sweet, your birthday is special so enjoy this treat)
3- Spotlight - After having the kids fill out a ‘spotlight’ sheet for a few years we decided to do something different this year with the “Choose the Right” theme. Each Sunday we invite 2 kids to tell something they did during the week to choose the right. Next year I will have the kids draw a ‘getting to know you’ question out of a jar. I would also like to get a baby picture of each kid to hang on our “I am a Child of God” Bulletin board. Click
HERE for my list of getting to know you Questions.
4- Bulletin Board- We have a large primary and a small bulletin board but I would really like to put up a picture of each kid with a title that says, “I am a Child of God” or "We are God's Children"
5- Great to be 8 – Baptism Preview program
a. Invitations: Invite all children turning 8 Click for
WORD Doc b. Program: Click for
WORD click for
PDF
c. Books: Baptism book files click
HERE d. Towels: each year we embroider the kids names on a white towel and present them on the night of the baptism preview along with the baptism book.
e. Food: Traditionally we enjoy cupcakes and punch!
f. Decorations: To emphasize the symbol of becoming clean after baptism we will cover the black board with white sheets and use pictures of the kids for decorations.
g. Journal covers: The Sunday after a baptism we give each kid a journal and encourage them to write down their thoughts and feelings of their baptism day. The journals are a simple notebook with a cover attached. Click for
JPEG or
PDF 6- 6- Program Songs (For the months of April and May)
a. April – The Golden Plates
b. May – Book of Mormon Stories vs 6,7,8
7- 7- Teachers Binders
a. Letter to teachers and Class List:
HERE c. Binder Covers teachers:
JPG - PDF
d. Sub List
8- 8- Door Signs: JPEG - PDF
9- Baptism Schedule
10- Advancement Schedule (Faith in God Awards)
11- Teacher Appreciation: Each quarter we do something to recognize our teachers and thank them for their hard work.
a. 1st quarter we meet with each teacher on a Sunday; we give them a treat and ask if they have any questions or concerns.
b. 2nd quarter we have a garden party where all the teachers, activity days leaders, and cub scout leaders are invited to my house, along with their wives to have a small treat.
c. 3rd quarter we have a meeting with all teachers on a Sunday during sharing time to discuss successful teaching methods and problems.
d. 4th quarter we have a Christmas party where we eat a light dinner, and watch a video of the kids in primary. I usually prepare a short talk about the importance of being a great primary teacher and encourage primary workers to magnify their callings.
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I believe I have all of the files posted on this page now. If there is something you need that you cannot find please leave me a comment and I will get it to you as quickly as I can!
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Comments
PDF File needed...
I love everything you have done! If you could email them to me in a PDF File, I would be so grateful!
Thank you so much!
Kortney
I love this checklist! Thank
I love this checklist! Thank you for doing so much. Can you email me as well in a PDF?
Thanks!
Jayme
pdf file
I would love it if you would send me this pdf file. Thank you so much for helping me become more organized!
Sincerely,
Loretta
I am a child of god dog tags
Hi. Thanks for such awesome info and ideas. Where are you ordering the I am a child of gos dog tags?
You have done a wonderful job
You have done a wonderful job! Will you please email me the PDF file?
Thank You,
Heather
File wanted
I would like the file emailed to me please in a PDF. thank you
So grateful for this checklist
This is such a fantastic checklist. If I could have it as a PDF I would really appreciate it. Thank you. :)
Primary President Checklist
Love all your Primary information. Thanks! Just wondering what your counselors do or are in charge of. The callings are pretty open, unlike Relief Society where counselors are clearly defined. As a new pri pres I am struggling with this. Would love your ideas. Thanks!
Counselor a
My first counselor is responsible for activity days, and junior primary.
My second counselor is over scouts and senior primary.
we alternate teaching sharing time every week. We also meet at least once a month to discuss issues and divide other "things to do"
So Wonderful
Hi, You are so organized!!! You're an inspiration. Can you please send me the pdf file of all your great ideas as well? I will feel so much more organized!
Thanks again.
I was just called as Primary
I was just called as Primary president 2 weeks ago and feel like this list was meant just for me as a newbie this time of year. I would also love the PDF files. Thank you for the help!
PDF File
I would love a copy of all your hard work in a PDF also please.
Thank you for this checklist!
Thank you so much for putting all the time to put all this together!
Can you please send me the PDF file.
Thanks again. You're awesome!
organizing my cleaning
I would like to get your tips on orginizing my cleaning steps.
Cleaning Tips
For cleaning tips check out the posts HERE
You are amazing.
Please send me a copy of the pdf and excel copies... if possible. Thanks again for posting.
I'd love a pdf as well.
I'd love a pdf as well. Great checklist!
PDF of Teacher Binder Cover
Would it be possible for me to get the PDF file as well? So cute, I would love it for the binder covers for our teachers.
President check list
You info is wonderful! Will you please send me pdf and excel copies. thanks
Could I get the file as well
Could I get the file as well please. Thank you!!!
Thanks!
This is great! Can you send me the PDF files as well? Thanks in advance!
Thank you
Could yo please send me a PDF - Thanks!
Could I please get your
Could I please get your checklist in PDF as well. Great ideas!!! I was wondering if you also have any ideas on 5th Sunday, reverence, starting primary on time and in an orderly manner, creating a presidency unity and organizing talks, scripture and prayer with ease, extra time ideas, bulletin board ideas.
Fantastic!
So awesome. Can you email me with a pdf as well? Can't get them to print and I love them. walkerbeef@gmail.com
Dog Tags
Your dog tags sound like a perfect birthday gift. Where could I get some for our Primary?
Thanks!!
Dog Tags
I am buying the dog tags from Oriental trading. I will cut Vinyl letters that say "I am a Child of God" and put them on the dog tags.
Primary List
Just put in and feeling a little overwhelmed- would you mind emailing this to me in PDF? You would be a life saver!
thanks!
Thanks!
Could you email this to me in PDF. This is a life saver. I was feeling overwhelmed as a new Primary President.
Thanks so much for all your work. I have a starting point now.
Thanks!
Could you email this to me in PDF. This is a life saver. I was feeling overwhelmed as a new Primary President.
Thanks so much for all your work. I have a starting point now.
I am SO grateful to you for
I am SO grateful to you for this post! I cannot believe how helpful this is going to be for me and my presidency! A million thank yous is still not enough! Thanks so much for all your hard work and being will to share it with the rest of us!! You are AMAZING!!!
Me too!!
Will you send me a PDF as well? Thanks so much!!
Would it be too much to ask
Would it be too much to ask if you could please send me a copy of the invitations that you'll be sending out for Its Great to be Eight? Thanks so much!!!!
invitations
I would be happy to send them to you as soon as they are complete.
PDF
will you email me the PDF also. Thanks!
Super nice ideas
Could I please get your checklist in PDF as well. Great ideas!!! I was wondering if you also have any ideas on 5th Sunday, reverence, starting primary on time and in an orderly manner, creating a presidency unity and organizing talks, scripture and prayer with ease, extra time ideas, bulletin board ideas
More Answers
Check out my post "More Primary Presidency Questions answered" for more ideas.
Please would you email me the
Please would you email me the pdf too.
thanks
Can you please email me the
Can you please email me the pdf...thank you!
Yes. Just called a couple
Yes. Just called a couple weeks before new year switch. Can I get pdf? Thank you for your time and dedication...and sharing your talents!
I would love the pdf as well.
I would love the pdf as well. Thank you for sharing your ideas to make our callings easier!
I would love a copy of this
I would love a copy of this as well. Thank you so much.
I can't seem to get the
I can't seem to get the "letter to teacher" link to work. Could you email me a copy of this letter for your teacher binders?
Thanks so much,
Melanie
Faith in God awards
I would love to know what you do for your primary kids who earn their Faith in God. Do you give the anything? We've just given them a certificate, but I'd love to know what others do.
Thanks!! :)
Faith in God
We didn't use to do anything but the kids should be recognized for their efforts so we now give the boys a tie tack and the girls a necklace.
I am also new to this and
I am also new to this and would love a PDF file Thanks
Don't Forget
Don't forget to plan for the Priesthood Preview and to order CTR rings.
Great Reminder
Thanks for the reminder. Our Bishopric always planned for the priesthood preview so I've never done much with that.
What do all you other presidents do with CTR rings? Our ward never gave them out until this year when we used them for birthday presents.
Checklist for Primary Presidents
Thank you for making the first of the year so organized..
Please send me the PDF Files..
Primary
Thank you for all the great ideas. If possible, could I get these in PDF files. Thanks
invitations
I would love to see the invitations for the Baptism Preview
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