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!?) 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
The Holy Ghost
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
I Will Walk with Jesus – gentle and smooth, lots of words, big range
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
Redeemer of Israel – 5 different Primary Music ideas to teach the song
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
Help Me Dear Father – ideas to teach the song
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 Singing time Series, #2
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
Article of Faith Singing time Series #1
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
2021 Workshop now available!
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