Friend
For Older Kids
December 2025


“For Older Kids,” Friend, December 2025, 34–35.

For Older Kids

Words from You

Smiling girl

I shared food with a friend who was alone and didn’t have any food. I know Heavenly Father and Jesus are always watching over us.

Emilly K., age 11, Central Region, Uganda

Smiling boy

My friend’s mom baked me a birthday cake. I felt so happy and grateful for her kindness!

Uńathi N., age 9, Guateng, South Africa

The Nativity

Connect the dots to finish the picture. Can you imagine what it would be like to be there when Jesus Christ was born?

Christmas in Nauvoo

While Christmas in Joseph’s time looked different from today, the joy of celebrating Christ’s birth was the same! Can you find 10 differences between these pictures?

Heart Connection Challenge

Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness makes it possible for families to be connected forever! Draw lines to connect matching hearts—without drawing outside the box or crossing any lines. (Hint: The lines don’t have to be straight!)

Page PDF of dot-to-dot activity, spot the differences activity, and line puzzle game

Illustrations by Alyssa Tallent