“For Older Kids,” Friend, September 2025, 34–35.
For Older Kids
Words from You
A classmate was saying bad words at school. I talked to my dad about it. The next day I asked my classmate to stop saying the bad words, and he did.
Henry F., age 9, Texas, USA
My mother was nervous about going to the doctor. I told her I said a prayer the night before that everything would go well. She felt the Holy Spirit. This taught me that Heavenly Father listens to our prayers.
Lucía P., age 10, Capital District, Venezuela
Kirtland Temple
God asked Joseph Smith and the early Saints to build a temple in Kirtland, Ohio, USA. Connect the dots to build the temple.
Pioneer Toys
Here are some toys from pioneer times. Can you match the picture to the name?
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Spinning Tops
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Whirligig
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Climbing Bear
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Gee Haw Whammy Diddle
Drawing Challenge
Try to draw your favorite animal with your eyes closed!
Illustrations by Lisa Hunt