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Bearing Testimony: effective ways to share with   children-
24 Jul 2022

Bearing Testimony: effective ways to share with children-

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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

testimony
How do I prepare for the  Primary program?
13 Jul 2022

How do I prepare for the Primary program?

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Here is a checklist you can use to feel calm and collected as you prepare for your Primary to perform!

performance, Primary presidency, Primary program, Program practice
Heavenly Father Loves Me (Whenever I hear the song of a bird…)
9 Jul 2022

Heavenly Father Loves Me (Whenever I hear the song of a bird…)

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

One way to help children engage with visuals is to mix them up and have the children put them in order.

Heavenly Father Loves Me, Put the pictures in order, visuals, Whenever I Hear the Song of a bird
What does a firework display have to do with a Primary music time?
9 Jul 2022

What does a firework display have to do with a Primary music time?

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

As I sat watching the fireworks explode in the sky above me, I thought of Primary music. (Of course!😁) The firework display was set to 4 different songs. In between each song, the sky went dark before that particular set … Continued

Change of Pace, fireworks, Freeze, variety and repetition, Variety of activities
I Wonder When He Comes Again – Circle and Cross Out Activity
29 May 2022

I Wonder When He Comes Again – Circle and Cross Out Activity

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

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
23 May 2022

Free Printables for Mixed up Picture Activity – Follow the Prophet, Moses verse

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

Howdy! Joshua, Sharla’s son here. We started learning ‘Follow the Prophet – Moses verse’ and I couldn’t find any great images for doing the Activity ‘Mixed Up Pictures’ So I made / found these full sized 8 x 11 pictures … Continued

Activity Idea – Mixed Up Pictures
23 May 2022

Activity Idea – Mixed Up Pictures

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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’
23 Apr 2022

Updated (fixed the download link) – New Melody Map for ‘A Child’s Prayer’

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 5

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

Egg Shakers, Melody Maps
Activity Idea – Story Song: What is it, and how do you do it?
18 Apr 2022

Activity Idea – Story Song: What is it, and how do you do it?

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

A story song has a strong power to attach images and emotions from the children’s 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

Help Me Dear Father, Reverence Is Love, Story song
The Holy Ghost
18 Apr 2022

The Holy Ghost

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Strong Beat
4/4
through form with 2 verses
2 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

Draw the song, line melody map, Paper Cups, partner arm swings, Rhythm Sticks, spiral notebook, The Holy Ghost

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Recent Posts

  • Bearing Testimony: effective ways to share with children- July 24, 2022
  • How do I prepare for the Primary program? July 13, 2022
  • Heavenly Father Loves Me (Whenever I hear the song of a bird…) July 9, 2022
  • What does a firework display have to do with a Primary music time? July 9, 2022
  • I Wonder When He Comes Again – Circle and Cross Out Activity May 29, 2022

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