The temple is a wonderful place to find peace. It is important to teach your children the importance of the temple. Your children will learn to value the temple from seeing the way that you value the temple. It is important to teach them why the temple is important. Here are five easy ways to teach your children about the temple.
1) Go to the temple regularly. Whenever you go explain to your children where you are going. You should tell them that you dress nicely to attend the temple to show Heavenly Father your respect. You can talk about the way that you feel when you attend the temple.
2) Another way to help your children to learn about the temple is to hang pictures of the temples in your house. This makes the temple more accessible and comfortable. It can also lead to discussion about the temple with your children.
3) Take your children to the temple. Even if they are too young to attend the temple, they can still visit the temple grounds and feel the spirit there. You can also teach them about the importance of being reverent and respectful at the temple. Once your children are old enough you can plan family trips to the temple.
4) Have a family home evening lesson on the temple. This is a topic that is worth revisiting at least once a year. As your children grow older you can teach them more. It is important to teach about eternal families. You should also stress the importance of being worthy to go to the temple.
5) If you have the opportunity to take your children to a temple open house, you should. This is a wonderful time to show your children the inside of the temple. There is a tour available and many displays that explain the blessing of the temple.
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