Ideas to teach If the Savior Stood Beside Me (click on the link to go to the page explaining the activity) Younger Picture Concentration Match Up Game Silent Video Scarves: Circles and Up/Down Waves of the Sea Egg Shaker … Continued
Younger Children I ask the children, “Can your hand follow my hand? Pretend you are holding an egg shaker.” I hold an egg shaker and do the following pattern over and over again: Patsch, patsch (which means hit the shaker … Continued
“Pretend you have a scarf in your hand and follow my hand.” I begin to sing and circle my scarf. If the Savior stood beside me (circle four times to the right side with my scarf) Would I do the things … Continued
What do you see? What do you notice? I’m holding up the above sign in front of the children. I ask, “What do you see? What do you notice?” I receive their answers. “What does this have to do with … Continued
Ideas for Younger Children Sign Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkg-4GlsHAk Sights and Sounds for the 2nd verse Sway and freeze (This post is from another song, but is very applicable to this song.) Put the pictures in order Ideas for Older Children Sign Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkg-4GlsHAk … 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
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
Younger Primary Paint the Rainbow with scarves Put the Pictures in order Story Song Paper Plate pattern Egg Shaker pattern Older Primary Story Song Envelope Game What Makes a Rainbow Activity Hand Bells Accompaniment Egg Shaker Pattern