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Monthly Archives: February 2021

I Wonder When He Comes Again
28 Feb 2021

I Wonder When He Comes Again

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 6

Here is one way to begin teaching I Wonder When He Comes Again. (With a note that this would only be ONE of the ways that I teach it!) The beauty of using a squiggle map is that the child … Continued

Flag patterns, I Wonder When He Comes Again, Squiggle map, Story song, The Church of Jesus Christ, When I Am Baptized
Adding Depth to the Meaning of the Song
17 Feb 2021

Adding Depth to the Meaning of the Song

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 6

There are so many ways to bring interest for the child as they learn a song… Melody Maps Rhythm Stick Patterns Egg Shakers Body Rhythm Patterns But what about the meaning of a song? I have found that mixing in … Continued

egg carton, meaning, message, wind wand
How to create Primary Music Singing Presentations (works for in person as well)
9 Feb 2021

How to create Primary Music Singing Presentations (works for in person as well)

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

The first 6 steps are exactly the same for both a successful in person Singing Time AND an online Singing Time. Let’s get started! Decide the songs you will use for the month. (Notice you are receiving a handout with … Continued

Teaching a Hymn to Children
1 Feb 2021

Teaching a Hymn to Children

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 12

How do you teach a hymn written and meant for adults to children? Bit by bit. Little by little. One bite at a time! Because children need: words that are concrete (mixed in especially if the concept is abstract like … Continued

Hymns, I Stand All Amazed, Line upon line, Movement, Rhythm patterns
Just got called as a Primary Music Teacher?
1 Feb 2021

Just got called as a Primary Music Teacher?

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

What are the best ways to keep the children engaged while teaching the song? Primary Music leaders work with the biggest convert group in the Church to gain a testimony; our children. What we do to help them is key! … Continued

Change of Pace, getting started, Purposeful Movement, Singing Time, variety and repetition

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