VALUES SHOES

This was such a great idea that was sent to me, that I had to put it in two different places!  I am going to make a pair of these and place a photo on this page soon! --CW
Hi... I am the Beehive Class President in my ward, and I have a great idea for a value activity that hopefully others can use! I combined ideas given to me by friends, and websites like yours to create a fun activity that was enjoyed by everyone.

About a week before the activity is to take place, ask 7 girls from your class to prepare a 3-5 minute presentation on a specific value. If there aren't 7 girls in your class, you may need to assign two values to a girl, or even ask leaders and others to help. Also, ask each girl in your class to bring a pair of flip-flop sandals. (If a girl is unable to get a pair, make sure she knows that you can get her one.)

At the activity, have each girl give her value presentation, going through all 7 values. After each value has been presented, you will show the girls the craft you will be making.

Beforehand, you will have purchased fabrics in each of the value colors. (I liked the look of print fabrics, with a base color of the value you are looking for.) Rip LOTS of 3 1/2 inch-long strips of each color, and have them ready for the girls to use at the actvity.

Then, you can tie a strip around the thong part of the flip-flops, going in order of the values, until the entire thong is covered in cloth. When you are finished, you have an adorable pair of shoes and a better understanding of the YW values. You may want to have cookies frosted in the value colors at the end for a light refreshment.

Our class really enjoyed this activity, and the younger girls really learned a lot. I hope that other people can use this activity and adapt it to their own needs to make a really successful activity.
--DH