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• “Quiet Is OK” (August 2020 Friend)
  Evie is concerned at volleyball camp because she isn’t loud like the other girls, but she learns that being quiet is OK too.
• What’s on Your Mind Question: “My interests and personality aren’t the same as some of my friends. Do I need to change?” (August 2020 Friend)
• “The Best” (February 2010 Friend)
  Marcus didn’t feel he was the best at anything.
• “Diabetic? Not Alone” (August 2015 Friend)
  Matthew helps others become aware of diabetes shares his talents in the process.
• “Gabriel’s Cello” (December 2017 Friend)
  Gabriel uses his musical talent to help people by performing and donating the money earned.
• “The Great Fiddling Duo” (May 2016 Friend)
  Lisa is nervous to play her violin in the talent show, but feels better once her mom agrees to play with her.
• “Hoping for a Hit” (September 2013 Friend)
  Joseph prayed for help developing baseball skills.
• “I want to be an Artist” (September 2015 Friend)
  Rose Dall tells about what it is like to be an artist.
• “I Want to Be a Stained-Glass Artist” (July 2015 Friend)
  Meet an artist who helps create stained-glass windows for the temple.
• “I Want to Play the Flute” (March 2017 Friend)
  Jacob wants to play flute in the school band even though other’s discourage him from doing it.
• “Keep It Up, Jenna!” (November 2009 Friend)
  Jenna felt glad she had continued her piano lessons.
• “Lacy’s Talent” (January 2002 Friend)
  A girl learns that she has many talents, even though they aren’t easy to see or hear.
• “Lightning Strikes” (February 2008 Friend)
  Kent calms the congregation as he plays the piano in sacrament meeting.
• “Marching Band” (May 1991 Friend)
  Two boys decide to combine their talents to join the school marching band.
• “My Golden Ribbon Dance” (October 2015 Friend)
  Hannah used her dancing talents to share her testimony.
• “The New Adventures of Matt and Mandy” (January 2014 Friend)
  Matt and Mandy talk about learning to play the piano.
• “The Not-So-Perfect-Clarinetest” (March 2014 Friend)
  A girl learns to be happy for the success of others.
• “No Two Exactly the Same” (October 1994 Friend)
  Richard feels discouraged when his younger brother seems to have more skills than he does.
• “A Painting of Christ” (September 2017 Liahona and Friend)
  Tesla, age 11, tells how she painted a picture of Christ and gave it to her friend.
• “The Parable of the Talents” (July 2015 Friend and Liahona)
  Jesus taught us to use and improve our talents. Includes an idea for a family activity.
• “The Piano Recital” (January 2015 Friend)
  Nathan prays for help overcoming his nerves at a piano recital.
• “Practicing Her Talents” (November 2010 Friend)
  Not all talents are the kinds that win trophies or medals.
• “Prayer at the Start Gate” (December 2017 Friend)
  Noah G., age 10, shares how he prayed when he was scared before a ski race.
• “President Grant’s Example” (September 2008 Liahona and Friend)
  Heidi decides to work on improving her handwriting after hearing a story about Heber J. Grant.
• “Practicing Her Talents” (November 2010 Friend)
  A photo story about a girl practicing the harp.
• “Primary Pianists” (April 2010 Liahona and Friend)
  Andrea, Erick, Kristofer, Suzett and Yuridia share their talents in church.
• “Publishing Pirates” (October 2011 Friend)
  A photo story about a girl who enjoys writing stories.
• Question Corner: “I feel like everyone in my family is good at something except me. How can I find something I’m good at?” (November 2012 Friend)
• “She Painted Her Faith” (January 2010 Friend)
  Get to know Minerva Teichert, a talented artist.
• “Sister Pettigrew’s Lesson” (September 2015 Friend)
  Elder Ronald A. Rasband remembers a Primary teacher who helped him recognize the Holy Ghost and develop his talents.
• “Smiles to Share” (June 2009 Liahona and Friend)
  A young girl learns that everyone has at least one talent to share.
• “The Star of the Show” (April 2014 Friend)
  A girl helps her younger sister put on a magic show.
• “The Talent Show” (January 2009 Liahona and Friend)
  Marie learns that she has a talent for making others feel special.
• “The Talents Team” (October 2018 Friend)
  Meet some girls who are using their talents for good.
• “Talent-Show Surprise” (January 2014 Friend)
  Not all talents belong on a stage.
• “Talents” (March 2003 Friend)
  A young boy learns that people are good at different things.
• “A True Pearl” (March 2016 Liahona and Friend)
  Jetta has to leave her family to learn to play the piano, but she is later able to use her talent to serve Heavenly Father.
• “The Two Secrets” (March 2012 Friend)
  What’s the secret to doing well?
• “Weak Things Stronger” (June 2019 Friend)
  Parker is upset with himself because he makes mistakes and isn’t the best. His mom helps him learn how to have patience with himself as he learns.
• “What Are Your Spiritual Gifts?” (March 2017 Friend)
• What’s on Your Mind Question: “Everybody I know has lots of talents. How can I find something I’m good at?” (November 2018 Friend)
• Heavenly Father gives everyone spiritual gifts. What are some of yours?
• What’s on Your Mind Question: “My friends say some of the things I like to do, like music and art, are “girl” stuff. Is that true?” (March 2019 Friend)
  Includes a chart to find out what each kid is interested in.

Activities

• Family Home Evening Idea: Talents to Smile About
  Read “Gabriel’s Cello” (December 2017 Friend). Talk about what talents you have that could make people smile.
• “Gifts from God” (March 2003 Friend)
  A lesson about the importance of temporal and spiritual gifts. Includes instructions for a gifts chain activity.
• “I Have Many Talents” (October 1999 Friend)
  A simple pantomime game about different talents.
• “Reaching Your Goal” (March 1985 Friend)
  A journaling activity that encourages setting goals to develop new skills and talents.
• “Sharing Time: I Have Talents” (June 1989 Friend)
  A story about the variety of talents children have. Includes finger puppets to print out and color.

Media

• Bright Idea Poster: “Everyone makes mistakes. Heavenly Father will help me learn and grow and try again.” (February 2019 Liahona and Friend)
• Image: “Boy helping teach primary”
• Image: Boy Playing the Piano
• Image: Boy Playing the Organ
• “Matt and Mandy” (May 2009 Friend)
  Look what I can do!
• Mormonad: “Give of Yourself”
• Mormonad: “A Little Talent Can Be Big Fun”
• Mormonad: “Make Yourself Useful”
• Music: “Every Star Is Different” (Children’s Songbook, 142)
• Music: “Give Said the Little Stream” (Children’s Songbook, 236)
• “The New Adventures of Matt and Mandy” (January 2014 Friend)
  Mandy didn’t like practicing piano, but playing was starting to be fun
• Verse: “My Talents” (September 2018 Friend)
  An action rhyme for young children about talents they may have.
• Video: “Benjamin A. of Draper, Utah”
• Video: “Extraordinary Gift”
  Kuha’o is a blind 15-year-old piano prodigy.
• Video: “For Little Friends: Grace's Song”
  Grace and her brother, Ethan, share their talents.
• Video: “God Will Lift Us Up”
  Rather than focus on her medical condition, Brittany has found comfort in serving others and trusting in the Lord.
• Video: “Matt and Mandy: Making a Difference”
• Video: Mormon Message for Youth, “Deep Beauty”
• Video: New Testament Stories, “Chapter 48: The Talents”
• Video: One in a Million: “Ashton, Texas, USA”
• Video: One in a Million: “Grace, Ontario, Canada”
  A trip to Nauvoo sparked a special talent for Grace from Canada, who now shares that talent in Primary.
• Video: One in a Million: “Hyrum, Illinois, USA”
• Video: One in a Million: “Kuulani, Tahiti”
• Video: One in a Million: “Mina, Minnesota, USA”
• Video: One in a Million: “Samuel, England”
• Video: Prophets: “Heber J. Grant”
  President Grant practiced knew skills and never gave up.

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