Nursery ideas
Here is a powerpoint presentation that I used at a nursery music workshop given recently. Nursery suggested songs You will have to imagine us singing all the songs that are suggested. We did not video the workshop.
Article of Faith #5 for Older children – Draw a Melody Map
Draw the following pictures, and post them at the front of the room out of order. Ask the children to put these in the order of the song while you sing the song. Sing and tap a child on … Continued
If I Listen With My Heart 3rd verse Harmony Part
Harmony to If I Listen 3rd verse – Full Score
If I Listen With My Heart 2nd Verse: Concentration Match It Game
“Look up at the front of the room. There are matching pictures under each of these covers. When I tap you on the shoulder, go up and lift off two of the covers to see if you have a match.” … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart 2nd Verse: Tap, tap, swish, swish for Younger Children
Tap, tap, swish, swish. “Can your hands follow my hands?” Tap, tap, swish, swish. I begin to sing the 2nd verse. “I hear a living prophet speak…” and continue to do the tapping and swishing. I use my hands to … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Verse 2 – Melody Map for Older Children
The words are put up around the room. The children notice them as they walk in. When it is time for music, I put up the melody map out of order and ask some questions. (click on that word … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: 8 Puzzle Match Up
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There are 32 puzzle pieces put up around the room and 8 pieces of paper up at the front. I tell the children that there are lots of puzzle pieces around the room. I will tap a person on the … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart, Verse 3: Envelope Game for Older Children
“Find a group of three or four friends. Every group needs an envelope.” My pianist and other adults help pass out the envelopes to each group (as well as help find a place for every child in one of the … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Paper Plates for Older and Younger
I’m not sure what is so magical about paper plate patterns and children, but children love to move to a song with paper plates! Here is an idea for Younger Children: Younger Children Pass the plates out under the teachers’ … Continued
Christmas Songs: Silent Night with Sign Language
Silent Night How do you teach a simple, slow song that has big words for the children? Silent Night is one of those beautiful songs that can touch hearts. Unfortunately, because it is slow, and the children’s heart beats are … Continued