Twelve pieces of colored paper. Twelve numbers in a grid. Six matches underneath those colored papers. Even just looking at this display in the front of the room will excite the younger children! When you tell them the rules, immediately … Continued
When I’m at the playground watching children, it is SO noticeable that they twirl, jump, and hop much more than any adult! How can I use that particular quality of a young child to help them learn the song “The … Continued
It made so much sense when I heard Stephen Covey read from his book, Seven Habits, that memory has to be something you’ve experienced, but imagination taps the infinite. What if we could tap into the children’s imaginations to teach a song? … 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
I don’t think I heard you right! Did you say don’t teach the words for this song to the younger children? What do you mean? First of all, keep calm.<grin> Yes, I did say don’t teach the words to this … 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
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
What if you could have a crayon that drew with your favorite color and even added sparkles into that? What if your magic crayon could change colors when you held it up, looked at it intently, and said, “poof?” This … 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
I started the month with a Silent Video and sang”I Know That My Savior Loves Me.” The children were quiet and attentive. They heard the whole song without really knowing it. The next week I moved with the younger children to … Continued