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Author Archives: Sharla Dance

I Wonder When He Comes Again
28 Feb 2021

I Wonder When He Comes Again

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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 | 6

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 | 0

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
Primary Singing Time Example – Nov 29th
28 Nov 2020

Primary Singing Time Example – Nov 29th

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 6

This singing time uses the songs: Away in a Manger Thanks to our Father Stand for the Right I Thank Thee Dear Father The Activities used are: Sway and Freeze Hand Signs Picture Slideshow Scarves Remember to repeat the songs … Continued

Question and Answer: How do I get kids to learn the words?
23 Nov 2020

Question and Answer: How do I get kids to learn the words?

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 6

It is every Primary Music leaders nightmare. All the kids are up on the stand, the piano starts, you give the kids the signal and the words come out a whisper, a mumble, or just quiet because they don’t know … Continued

backdoor method, drill the words, How to learn the words, Variety of activities
Nov 22nd – Primary Singing Time
21 Nov 2020

Nov 22nd – Primary Singing Time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Songs: Thanks to our Father I Know My Father Lives Stand for the Right I Thank Thee Dear Father. Activities: Hand Signs 3 Sizes of Dingers Shakers and Rhythm Stick Magic Paintbrush.

Nov 15th – New Online Primary Singing Time
21 Nov 2020

Nov 15th – New Online Primary Singing Time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Here are some more ideas for Primary Singing Time. Paper plates for the win!

Nov 8th – Virtual Singing Time
21 Nov 2020

Nov 8th – Virtual Singing Time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Here are some ideas for virtual singing time!

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  • I Wonder When He Comes Again February 28, 2021
  • Adding Depth to the Meaning of the Song February 17, 2021
  • How to create Primary Music Singing Presentations (works for in person as well) February 9, 2021
  • Teaching a Hymn to Children February 1, 2021
  • Just got called as a Primary Music Teacher? February 1, 2021

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