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
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
Pool Noodles Do this pattern with the pool noodles as we sing the verse: Swish, Swish, pat and hold on lap. When you get to the chorus, change to this pattern: drum roll on your lap, Swish, Swish. Ask; What … Continued
I love the song Redeemer of Israel. It is a strong beat song that lends itself well to movement activities the children love. Here are 5 different ideas to teach Redeemer of Israel! 1. Flag Patterns Prep:Make a flag for … Continued
The doctrine of forgiveness is so beautiful, first that we can receive forgiveness from our Heavenly Father, but secondly, that He expects us to give forgiveness to others just as He would. As you teach this song, your testimony of … Continued
Article of Faith #3 :12 shaker rhythm pattern :57 identifying words to the shaker pattern 3:24 ideas for younger children with the shaker pattern 4:40 draw the song See also this post with Five other ideas! Article of Faith #4 … Continued
I have been requested to provide some ideas to teach the Article of Faith songs again and again. This is an attempt to fulfill that request. Each Article of Faith song will have at least two activities as ideas to … Continued
Hi friends! I’m grateful that last year’s workshop is done with the editing process and available. You can go here to order it for $12. The video gives 3 to 4 different activities for at least four different songs using this year’s songs … Continued
A child learns best when he or she can hear the whole song while concentrating on a part of the song. I hear a song leader say “I will say the words of the first line, then let’s sing it.” … Continued
Just as the potential for chaos is great on a beach, so is the potential to lose the child’s attention as you transition from one activity to the other. Even if the activity is opening prayer and a talk, transitioning … Continued