Story Song= Telling a story and singing a song all combined into one. Read through this story. Figure out what changes you want to make so that it fits your personality and your children. You will be telling a … Continued
Ask the children: Can your hands follow my hands? Patsch, Patsch, Patsch, Patsch Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap Patsch, Patsch, patsch, Patsch Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap As soon as the children have done this pattern twice with you, begin singing We … Continued
Older: Patsch, Patsch Clap, Clap (You can see a video of patsch, patsch, clap, clap on the chorus of Praise to the Man here.) Stomp, Stomp, Snap, Snap (This Video is labeled Follow the Prophet, but can also be … Continued
Color Code, 3rd Verse Show the chart and ask the children, “Can you crack this code?” First question: “What do you see? What do you notice? Receive the children’s answers. Then ask: What does this song have to do with this … Continued
I’m looking for a movement that matches the smooth and reverent mood of this song. I’m looking for something to hold for my younger children that can have a gentle sound and a pattern for their bodies. Let’s use…. Egg … Continued
One friend I stand in front of the children and choose a child. “Will you be my partner?” We each hold a rhythm stick in our right hand. With our palms up, I roll my stick into my partner’s palm, … Continued
What can you do with egg cartons, rhythm sticks, and jingle bells that the children love? Rhythm Band! Younger Children Put a poster like this at the front of the room. Don’t put the names of the instruments … Continued
Sometimes hearing what the composer has to say about the song they have written is a part of our best preparation. Here is a video clip of Janice Kapp Perry speaking of her song, “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus.” … Continued
At the front of the room, post these four words: Who? What? Where? Why? Tell the children to look around the room at the phrases on the walls. You will tap them on the shoulder to go and get one … Continued
Egg Shakers Such a small thing, but so powerful when used to a steady beat! Younger Children Ask the children, “Can your hand follow my hand?” Demonstrate the following pattern – Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, short, short Long … Continued