Value Experiences/Value Projects

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• Make cards (for the box) for the YW.  At the top, have them write down a decision they want to make.  Under that, have them write the things they will do to come to that decision.  They can write down scripture references they come across that apply to their situation, any quotes from Church Leaders that would help them, etc.  As they study and pray, they can write down also what answers they receive, and what decision they finally made.
• Choice and Accountability Journal Paper

Value Experience 2

• Have a FTSOY night.  In different rooms, have someone from the ward or stake giving a brief message (like a devotional) on each topic.  (One room per topic)  Split the youth into groups, and have them rotate through the different rooms.  They get a ticket as they leave each room.  The tickets are all different, and each one is to be used to get the refreshment at the end of the night.  So, if you don't go to all of the classes, you may get all of the food, but no spoon to eat it with, or bowl to hold it in.  (Tickets can be used for: bowl, scoop of ice cream, banana, whipped topping, nuts, cherry, chocolate syrup, etc.) After all of the classes, have some of the youth tell about the class that affected them the most.
• Have a Standards Scavenger Hunt!  Have the youth split into teams, and give them a list of things they can gather in a grocery bag, or have signed off within a certain amount of time.  The team with the most items wins... You can make this a photo scavenger hunt, and send each group with a Polaroid camera or digital camera.
• Choice and Accountability Journal Paper

• Have a game night.  Set up tables with different board games, and have the youth rotate through the games.  Make sure the games are strategy related, so there will be consequences for choices they make, whether they are good or bad.  You can also give the kids paper games (i.e.: Tic-Tac-Toe) to do.  The games should also be easy enough to play a complete game quickly. After the games are played, ask the youth to talk about their experiences, and how it all relates to choices.
• Battle Ship
• Connect Four
• Jenga
• Memory Game
• Uno (Fast play, you only have 3 seconds to make your move, or the next player can go, and you miss your turn.)
• Choice and Accountability Journal Paper

• Find a FHE lesson on repentance.  Begin by playing a game like on the Price is Right. Have four music stands in a  row. Make 4 large cards and print the four steps of repentance on them. Find a minute timer and a horn or noisemaker.  Give one of the girls the stack of cards, and tell her she has 30 seconds to get them in the right order.  When she feels she is done, she has to honk the horn or use the noisemaker.  You can then tell her how many of the cards are in the right place.  She has the remainder of her time to get the cards in the correct order on the stands.  She can go back as many times as she likes.  When her time is up, if she hasn't found the correct order, give another YW a chance.  Keep going until all of the cards are in the correct place.  Keep them displayed for the rest of the activity. Teach a quick lesson on the steps of repentance, and when to go to the Bishop. You can also point out that we don't have time to waste (like in the game) waiting to repent. We need to take care of it sooner than later.
• Choice and Accountability Journal Paper

• Here are some ideas for teaching about the Holy Ghost:
• Holy Ghost Talk Ideas / Object Lessons
• Holy Ghost Theme
• Choice and Accountability Journal Paper

Purchase a 4" x 4" post.  Have the folks at the hardware or lumber store cut it into 4" lengths.  Sand the sides and corners of each cube.

On the night of the activity, have the girls paint their blocks one of their favorite colors, using acrylic craft paints (they dry faster).  You can dilute the paints and do a dry brush "wash" effect, or a pickling effect by putting the paint on then rubbing parts off.

As the blocks dry, have a short lesson on the YW theme, and what different parts mean.

When the base coat is dry, the fun begins.  You can have stencils, patterns, images (to decoupage) and sandpaper ready.  Have the girls paint the words to portions of the theme on each side of the block.

1. Sacred Covenants
2. Stand as a Witness
3. Strengthen Home and Family
4. Receive Ordinances of the Temple
5. Blessings of Exhalation
6. We are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father

During the week, the YW can have a different part of the theme showing for each day simply by turning their shelf sitters.

• Modesty Activity

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• Stake play list
• Have a couple come and teach both the proper way to dance at a Church dance, as well as one or two new dances.  Afterwards, allow time for the youth to dance and practice what they've learned.  You can also make this a dinner/dance activity for Valentine's Day or another holiday.
• How to select music for a dance (from my own experience)

• Be creative and crafty in modifying your wardrobe to modest.  Try making life-sized paper dolls of the YW and then let them create their dream modest outfit(s) using markers, craft paper, etc.  To make the dolls, pick up a roll of craft paper.  Unroll the paper onto the floor and have each YW lay down on it.  Trace around the body of the YW on the paper, and then cut the paper to size.  The girls can cut out their "dolls" after they have "dressed" them.  After the designs are done, have a fashion show, and have the girls tell about the outfit: what would they wear it to, is it for a special occasion, why did they choose the colors they did, etc.  After the "show", ask the girls if it was easier or harder to create an outfit that was modest.  Why is it so hard to dress modestly sometimes when we can't make all of our outfits?  What kinds of changes can we make to clothing we already have to make it more modest?  (For example: What about sewing ribbon or lace to the bottom of a T-shirt so it will cover the tummy?  Can you find creative ways to add sleeves or to incorporate T-shirts underneath some of the tops out there?  What can you use ribbons to cover or hide?  Bandanas? What ideas do the girls have about making shorts or skirts that are modest length? Show the girls how to make a side or back slit in a skirt show less.)

• Visit different web sites to get some great ideas on different types of creative storage.  Go to your local home improvement store, and ask for ideas on how to organize a certain area.  You'd be surprised at the ideas that you'll get.  You can also speak with family members or friends that seem to have it together and find out what they do to seem like they have it together.