The lesson is based off of the scripture Genesis 1:27, "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them."
I like the idea of showing the kids a mirror and letting them see their own image first, discussing what a gift our bodies are from our Heavenly Father, followed by a game. However, the paper cube game idea doesn't sound like it would be very sturdy for our rambunctious crowd.
I plan on playing Hot Potato with a couple Mister Potato Heads. I'll put the body parts inside and have them pass it around. When the music stops they get to pull one piece out and answer the question, "How does Heavenly Father want you to use or take care of this part of your body?"
We recently had a discussion about how God wants us to use our hands to help others, so I think they'll build off of that concept and we can also talk about how important it is to get exercise and eat healthy foods so we keep our bodies healthy and able to be good helpers for Heavenly Father.
For the mouth we can talk about the importance of speaking kind words and not gossiping. Eyes and ears can springboard a discussion about the importance of not listening to music with a bad message or watching inappropriate media.
There is also a cute little poem I think I'll end with found on another Primary blog linked from the 1988 Friend Magazine:
THE MASTER ARTIST
by Frances Carfi Matranga
Catch a crystal snowflake
And study its design;
When it’s magnified, you’ll see
Each lovely, lacy line.
You’ll find that snowflakes differ;
No two are just the same,
They’re created by the Master
To glorify His name.
And thus it is with people;
God made each one unique.
He’ll guide us in our daily lives
If for His help we seek.
You’ll find that He will guide you,
Tell you what you need to know—
He wants the very best for you
Because He loves you so.
