Bearing Testimony: effective ways to share with children-
The story of the anniversary of my Mom’s death As the anniversary of my mom’s death came this year, I had rolling waves of sadness and grief accompanied by off and on tears. for some reason, the hurt was deep. … Continued
How do I prepare for the Primary program?
Here is a checklist you can use to feel calm and collected as you prepare for your Primary to perform!
Heavenly Father Loves Me (Whenever I hear the song of a bird…)
One way to help children engage with visuals is to mix them up and have the children put them in order.
What does a firework display have to do with a Primary music time?
As I sat watching the fireworks explode in the sky above me, I thought of Primary music. (Of course!đ) The firework display was set to 4 different songs. In between each song, the sky went dark before that particular set … Continued
I Wonder When He Comes Again – Circle and Cross Out Activity
Circle and Cross Out is a good activity for older Primaries, since the kids had to know how to read. (If you have a combined primary, you could make the same activity for the younger kids but just use pictures … Continued
Free Printables for Mixed up Picture Activity – Follow the Prophet, Moses verse
Howdy! Joshua, Sharlaâs son here. We started learning âFollow the Prophet – Moses verse’ and I couldnât find any great images for doing the Activity âMixed Up Picturesâ So I made / found these full sized 8 x 11 pictures … Continued
Activity Idea – Mixed Up Pictures
Preparation: Print off 10-16 pictures on 8.5 x 11 paper that represent words or phrases of the song. Get magnets or tape rolls to put the pictures up on the board. Activity: Tell the kids that you printed off pictures … Continued
Updated (fixed the download link) – New Melody Map for ‘A Child’s Prayer’
Here is the video of how to use this melody map with your children in Primary. (Note: although this melody map works best with older children, if you have a mixed age Primary, your younger children can be engaged doing … Continued
Activity Idea – Story Song: What is it, and how do you do it?
A story song has a strong power to attach images and emotions from the childrenâs minds to the song, as well as giving them an opportunity to hear the entire song and give context to the words. Tell the children … Continued
The Holy Ghost
Strong BeatâŠ4/4âŠthrough form with 2 versesâŠ2 long phrases of 16 beats 1. Simple Line Melody Map and Draw the song Younger: Draw this simple line melody map on the board before the activity. As you sing the song, draw these … Continued