Here is a great map that works for any verse. They work with the Kids Play Handbell colors (C=red, D=orange, E=yellow, F=green, G=light blue, A=dark blue, B=purple) This hand bell activity is a favorite of the children. You can use … Continued
I include this history of the CTR ring and the emblem as yet another way to introduce an experience with the song Choose the Right. Show a cutout of the shield shape and an evergreen branch (visual and nature intelligences). … Continued
Sometimes the children in older Primary are ready to learn a harmony part or companion song. Here is one idea: Companion Song edited for Choose the Right I teach this separately from the original hymn, then ask the … Continued
Children love variety. Teach the song in three or four different ways to help the children remember the songs long term. Here are some ideas. Younger Children Draw a simple melody map – the children do specific movements on certain … Continued
Older Children Tell the children, “Here’s the pattern.” Show the pattern listed below. The children do not have plates at this point. Demonstrate for the children. Swish, swish, swish (plates in front of you), pause for one beat. Tap the plates … Continued
What are actions that the children could do with their hands to help them remember the words? Here are some suggestions (but you can do other actions as well). Choose – pick something up with your hand Right – … Continued
Eraser Pass The children look up at the board and see these words in groups of three (written either on a chalkboard or a whiteboard.) These words are also listed at the end of this post. (What they don’t know … Continued
Older Children Can your hands follow my hands? Pretend like you have rhythm sticks. (You have rhythm sticks, but they don’t. It helps the children to see that you have exchanged them behind your back if you have two different … Continued
Older Primary Children (younger below) Draw these pictures on the chalkboard or whiteboard. (Hint: If you can’t get into the Primary room beforehand, just draw them on poster board and bring them in. The lines don’t have to be precise, … Continued
Gather some implements that people use to work (a hammer, a calculator, some electrical tape, a whisk and bowl, etc.), and things that people use to play (a board game, some goggles, a ball, etc.). Ask a class of children to … Continued