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How to make a melody map
16 Jan 2019

How to make a melody map

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Activities for Younger Children, Interaction, Teaching Principles, Visual | 7

Many times I have recommended that we use a melody map for the children because of the way they grasp the song so well with this activity.  I just had someone message me about her experience with this activity.  She … Continued

Jesus Once Was a Little Child: Ideas for Younger and Older Children
9 Jan 2019

Jesus Once Was a Little Child: Ideas for Younger and Older Children

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Activities for Younger Children, Lesson Plans, Movement, Visual | 3

Younger Children Sway and Freeze Picture Concentration Match It Game (see above pictures) Scarves Older Children  Down up down hand pattern with freeze Definition Concentration Match It Game Video from lds.org The accompaniment to this video makes the video very … Continued

A Child’s Prayer: Magic Crayon for Younger Children
27 Nov 2018

A Child’s Prayer: Magic Crayon for Younger Children

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Younger Children, Lesson Plans, Movement, Visual | 8

Magic Crayon Show the Children: Draw the shapes on the chalkboard or whiteboard. Lift up your hand and hold an imaginary crayon.   Tell the Children: “I have a magic crayon.  It can change colors.  Right now it is ____________ … Continued

Come Follow Me: Matching Phrases Activity for Older Children
26 Nov 2018

Come Follow Me: Matching Phrases Activity for Older Children

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Interaction, Lesson Plans, Teaching Principles, Visual | 23

“For thus alone…” “in His footsteps tread.” “with God’s own loved, begotten Son.”   Those are tough phrases Child’s Understanding How do you know what these phrases mean if you are 8, 9, or 10 years old?  Here are some … Continued

A Child’s Prayer: Word/Rhythm poster for Older Children
12 Mar 2018

A Child’s Prayer: Word/Rhythm poster for Older Children

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Interaction, Visual | 25

Tell the Children “I love the composer of this song.  She used so many things to make her music great.  One of the things I notice is that she repeats some musical ideas in her song over and over again.” … Continued

March – If the Savior Stood Beside Me
9 Mar 2018

March – If the Savior Stood Beside Me

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Activities for Younger Children, Interaction, Lesson Plans, Movement, Visual | 14

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

If the Savior Stood Beside Me: Picture Concentration Match It Game
9 Mar 2018

If the Savior Stood Beside Me: Picture Concentration Match It Game

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Activities for Younger Children, Visual | 3

Gather pictures of the Savior, two of each picture so that there is a match.  Post them at the front of the room.   Cover each picture with a darker piece of paper.  The children will be lifting up the … Continued

Making a Melody Map: If the Savior Stood Beside Me, 3rd Verse
5 Mar 2018

Making a Melody Map: If the Savior Stood Beside Me, 3rd Verse

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Activities for Younger Children, Lesson Plans, Teaching Principles, Visual | 13

Melody Maps What is a melody map? It is a visual that represents a song.  It’s colorful, creative, and helps to “make concrete” the sound of a song. How do you use a melody map? I usually ask, “What do … Continued

If the Savior Stood Beside Me: Scarves – Circle and Up/Down for Younger Children
1 Mar 2018

If the Savior Stood Beside Me: Scarves – Circle and Up/Down for Younger Children

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Younger Children, Lesson Plans, Movement, Visual | 7

“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

My Heavenly Father Loves Me: hand slap patterns for Older Children
26 Feb 2018

My Heavenly Father Loves Me: hand slap patterns for Older Children

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Activities for Older Children, Movement, Visual | 8

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

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