Prep – put bundles of 20 rhythm sticks under each teacher’s chair and post these words at the front of the room (Nephi, time, vision, God, …in, ..lime, shown, rod. Hold, rod, iron, rod, strong, bright, true, (no word), iron, … Continued
Younger Children Prep – put bundles of 20 rhythm sticks (2 for each child in the class, plus the teacher) under the teachers’ chairs. Ask the children, “Can your hands follow my hands?” Show them the 3/4 pattern of patsch, … Continued
Why teach this song even if your children already know it. Younger Primary Melody Map Personal pictures Magic Crayon Simplified Hand Signs Wind wands or scarves Older Primary Paper Plate Question and Answer Patterns (video) (explanation and video) Hand Signs … Continued
Many times I have recommended that we use a melody map for the children because of the way they grasp the song so well with this activity. I just had someone message me about her experience with this activity. She … Continued
Ideas for Younger Children Magic Crayon Paper Plates Action Word Actions Scarves Ideas for Older Children Word and Rhythm Chart Rhythm Stick Roll Pattern Paper Plates One Ribbon Patsch, Pop, and Circle Partner Song Ideas (Pray, He is there…) Melody … Continued
Younger Children Sway and Freeze Picture Concentration Match It Game (see above pictures) Scarves Older Children Down up down hand pattern with freeze Definition Concentration Match It Game Video from lds.org The accompaniment to this video makes the video very … Continued
Move with the children to the song? Check! Cross the midline multiple times to help development? Check! Feel the beat and meter of the song in their body? Check! Have fun together with the song? Check! Jesus Once Was … Continued
Here is an idea for older children: Rhythm Stick Roll
Magic Crayon Show the Children: Draw the shapes on the chalkboard or whiteboard. Lift up your hand and hold an imaginary crayon. Tell the Children: “I have a magic crayon. It can change colors. Right now it is ____________ … Continued
Dear friends, Here is a list of the songs for 2019 to support the Come Follow Me study starting in January. I got this list from the lds.org website. After each song is a clickable link that leads to different … Continued