June: The Holy Ghost
WEEK ONE Younger: Story Song then Beat Against Rhythm Engage the child with a story in which sung phrases of the song are an internal part. Right after the story, you move into the beat agains rhythm activity. Eyes … Continued
The Holy Ghost: Windwands for Younger Children
I’ve taught The Holy Ghost for three weeks to the younger children and most of the children have some of the song down. How do I reach the other children and cement the song in the memories of all the … Continued
The Holy Ghost: Story Song then Beat versus Rhythm
I’m standing in front of the children. “I have a story to tell you,” I tell them. The story (I speak) “Tyler was troubled. Mom,” he asked, “how do you know if something really exists if you can’t see it?” … Continued
My 2015 Music Workshop video is finished and available for sale!
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Earlier this year I gave a 2 and a half hour music workshop about teaching Primary Music. I did several examples of Singing Time, using different teaching styles, learning styles, and activities to teach each song. We also talked about the principles … Continued
Eraser Pass Activity for Older Children
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I stand in front of the children. On the chalkboard (or whiteboard) is a list of words grouped into threes. I hold the eraser in my hand. “Here are the rules,” I say. “1. Eraser one word that is … Continued
May – 4 weeks of Primary Music Activity Ideas: Younger
YOUNGER CHILDREN (Click the name of the activity to be taken to that page) WEEK 1 – Take it in, Take it out This activity is a great way to have the song truly come into the child! Once you … Continued
April: I Belong To The Church of Jesus Christ
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WEEK ONE (click on the name of the activity to go to that page) Younger: 7 Hops Around the World This movement activity has the children hopping 7 times, stopping, then swinging their arms around and over their heads … Continued
I now have categories for different learning styles, and here’s why it is important
I taught a music workshop this weekend. I ask people to stand up or sit down according to different ways they learned. When I made statements such as “I hate reading instruction manuals”, “I love lists”, and “I am good … Continued
Outline for February for Older Children: The Church of Jesus Christ and He Sent His Son
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
Monthly outline of singing time ideas for January
Last night I realized that I should probably have started this month’s blog with my monthly outline of what activities I’m posting in January for both “I Know That My Savior Loves Me” and for “Follow the Prophet.” I want you … Continued