Patsch, pop, patsch, pop, Grab, pop, tap, pop. Instructions for opening a soda bottle? No, instructions for a very fun movement activity to go with the song “The Church of Jesus Christ.” Here is a video: To teach this, I … Continued
I stand up at the front of the room holding two rhythm sticks (dowels cut to a 12″ length). As I hold them up, I state: “Here is the pattern.” I begin to do the pattern. Patsch, tap foot, (switch … Continued
What can you do with a paper cup? What can you do with a paper cup with a group of children? What can you do with a paper cup with a group of children as an activity to learn a … Continued
The beat and rhythm are infectious making this a very fun song, but the concepts that go by so fast are deep things! How do we help the children think more deeply about what they are singing in a fun … Continued
Did you know that there are nine “I …” statements in the song “The Church of Jesus Christ?” I belong I know I know I’ll follow I believe I’ll honor I’ll do I’ll follow I will If these were out … Continued
Did you know that the first job of the ear is NOT to hear? The first job of the ear is to help the body balance! (Think of vertigo and the world swirling around when you are dizzy.) The ear … Continued
He Sent His Son This song has the sway of a slow waltz. Three beats, then three beats. It has all the sacredness of a song centered on Jesus Christ and the reasons He came to earth. How do you … Continued
Have you ever been around a new baby? How about a six month old baby? When a mother brings a new baby into Primary, the baby is like a magnet to most of the children. I think using the magnetism … Continued
February. A new song. No…Two new songs. The Church of Jesus Christ is slated of April, but I will use it in February in order to have a contrast with the mood and tempo of He Sent His Son. But … Continued
Shake six times. Pass to the left. Pick up on the right. It seems so simple, but sitting in a circle with ten or more other children makes it a group effort with logic, music, and movement! Fill enough plastic … Continued