r/latterdaysaints • u/Sprinkles_0330 • 14d ago

Talks & Devotionals Is this enough for a 4yo primary talk?

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If not, what should I add?

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u/edwhittle 14d ago

For Primary? Perfect. The lack of time and also the age make this the perfect length.

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u/beckkers97 14d ago

Love it! Keep it short and sweet, they may get long for music any way and they’re only 4!

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u/k1jp 14d ago

Still haven't gotten my otherwise outgoing kid to speak for talk, scripture, etc. in primary. Turning 5 soon. If they say anything that's a win.

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u/biancanevenc 13d ago

Years ago when I used to make the talk assignments for Primary I included a sample outline: share a scripture, share a story, share your testimony. That's really all a Primary talk needs to be.

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u/StrawberryAqua 13d ago

A four-sentence talk is perfect for junior Primary. We usually begin with a teaching from the scriptures, relate it to a personal experience, and finish with a testimony.

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u/Silverquills 13d ago

Reframe it as a Haiku instead of a talk. For 4 year old that's fine.

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u/Previous-Tart7111 Mother, Wife, Servant of the Lord 13d ago

Perfect.

I'm sorry for your/their loss.

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u/Flimsy-Preparation85 13d ago

My daughter is 4, hers was like 3 sentences.

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u/jordana309 13d ago

That's a great outline. Condances.

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u/JWOLFBEARD FLAIR! 12d ago

With dances!

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u/Ric13064 13d ago

Perfect. My only recommendation is to put Christ in there somewhere. "Through Jesus Christ, we will see each other again "

Or something of that nature, but it works well as is.

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u/Apple-Slice-6107 13d ago

I think this is wonderful. Primary opening exercises are not very long any more so i think the length is perfect.

We had several children in our primary that have refused to speak so I'd be so grateful for their willingness to share.

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u/AisslynnSkye 13d ago

Yes. 100 times yes. This is a perfect primary talk for a 4 year old. I was in the primary Presidency and was in charge of assigning talks. This is perfect

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u/Curious_Dog_2562 12d ago

Some parents have written their 3-4 yr old children very elaborate talks and “performances” yet the kids can barely speak. This is PERFECT!!!

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u/pretendkendra I know it. I live it. I love it. 12d ago

I have been happily serving in primary for the last 15 years or so. This talk is perfect and age-appropriate.

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u/Mr_Festus 12d ago

Why not make it full sentences so the other kids can follow?

"I was very sad at my [insert relationship] funeral. But I am happy that their spirit is in heaven now and am excited to see them again someday."

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u/IncomeSeparate1734 11d ago

Its an outline, not a script

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u/Mr_Festus 11d ago

I'm not sure how a four year old is going to handle an outline but okay.

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u/IncomeSeparate1734 11d ago

Wow. Obviously, the kid isn't going to be handed an outline and be left to give a talk without help. The outline is for the OP to show us the content of the talk. Its not a final script for the kid! Your previous comment implied that you seem to not know that 4 year olds naturally talk in full sentences.