Objective: to teach children to stay away from things that are dangerous to their spirit and to listen to the counsel of their leaders, parents, and teachers.

Preparation:

Get a picture of Boyd K. Packer from the meetinghouse library.

Choose 5-6 different things that are dangerous to our spirits from the following list and write the words on each crocodile. (drugs and alcohol, swearing, immodest dress, lying, cheating, unkind words, dirty jokes, complaining, arguing, stealing, etc.)

Hide the paper crocodiles around the primary room in hard places where they will not be able to easily see them. ( i.e. on the ceiling, under the presidency's chairs, under the trash can, behind the door, side of piano)

Arrange with someone (bishop, a teacher, a parent, primary presidency member) to act as the safari guide.

Presentation: Tell the children the story of Boyd K. Packer and the hidden crocodiles (Conference Report Apr. 1976).

Show the picture of Elder Packer. Tell the children that spiritual crocodiles are lying in wait to destroy us.

Introduce your guide. (He/she could dress in a safari hat, binoculars, etc.) He is here to help us find the spiritual crocodiles and stay away from them.

Go on a crocodile hunt.

Chant:

Huntin' for a crocodile (pat legs)

Huntin' for a crocodile.

Stay away! Stay away! (hands to eyes looking through binoculars)

The guide finds one of the crocodiles and shows the children where it is. BUT DOES NOT TOUCH IT. He encourages the children to stay far away from it. Guide explains how this crocodile is dangerous to our spirits. Emphasize that sometimes it may look innocent. We need to listen to our guide.

Continue until all the hidden crocodiles have been found.