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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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