ARTICLES FROM CHURCH MAGAZINES:

 Fun and Happiness by Claudio Costa
 Living after the manner of happiness by Marlin K. Jensen
 The Search for Happiness by W. Eugene Hansen
 
FAMILY HOME EVENING LESSONS:
 
 Be of good cheer by Valerie Lee
Family Home Evening Lesson from Deseret Book on Happiness

HANDOUT IDEAS:

God's recipe for happiness by Char
Happiness is a thankful heart (bookmark)
I went to JoAnn's and bought 4 small mirrors to a package for 99 cents.  Then I am going to glue them on to decorated 1/4 sheets of card stock with the quote by President Harold B. Lee "Happiness does not depend on what happens outside of you but on what happens inside of you" and put a ribbon bow through the top so they can hang it up. (Idea by Cheryl Smith)
 Joy in the Journey by Melanie Day
Magnifying Glass (dollar store):  "Happiness is a habit - focus on it!"
 Peace and Happiness

LESSON HELPS:

A sure way to happiness
The Highs and Lows of Life

LESSONS FROM CHURCH MANUALS:

Happiness comes from choosing the right (Primary 2 Manual)

NEW ERA POSTERS:

Rise above the blues

OBJECT LESSONS:

Armor of God - This object lesson could be used to show how we gain protection when we follow God & are happier.

ONLINE VIDEO CLIPS:

 Counsel to Youth by Boyd K. Packer
 How can I find happiness?
Man's Search for Happiness
 Unleashing the Dormant Spirit by Elder F. Enzio Busche
 We can find happiness
Your Potential, Your Privileges

POEMS:

Happiness is like a butterfly  

QUOTES:

One Liners
Quick Quotes

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:

 Psalm 35:9; 2 Nephi 5:27; Mosiah 2:41; 3 Nephi 17:18–20; 4 Nephi 1:15–16; D&C 18:10–16

STORIES:

Hot Chocolate Happiness
The Banana and Monkey Story by President Kimball
The Hospital Window

VIDEO CLIPS:  Check your church library to see if they have any of these videos...

Come unto me - Man's Search for Happiness : Answers the questions: Where did we come from? What is the purpose of earth life? Where do we go after death? Birth, life, and death are shown in an eternal perspective. Emphasizes the importance of the family unit in God's plan. 13 min. (Clip 1)