Nursery Music: What does this age need to know?
“Luke flies his small spaceship toward the giant Death star. ‘Stay on target! Stay on target!’ There is a small window of time to get the missile into the right spot. The tension mounts.” Of course you might recognize that scene … 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
Egg Shaker Pass: I Know That My Savior Loves Me, Second verse – Older children
Shake six times. Pass to the left. Pick up on the right. It seems so simple, but sitting in a circle with ten or more other children makes it a group effort with logic, music, and movement! Fill enough plastic … Continued
Three Piece Puzzle Activity for Younger children: I Know That My Savior Loves Me
I started the month with a Silent Video and sang”I Know That My Savior Loves Me.” The children were quiet and attentive. They heard the whole song without really knowing it. The next week I moved with the younger children to … Continued
Envelope Game for Older Children: I Know That My Savior Loves Me
“A long time ago in a beautiful place children were gathered round Jesus” Long, beautiful, gathered, round. I listed one or two words from this phrase of the song. I continue to list one of two of the words from each … Continued
Simplified Rhythm Band for Younger Children: Follow the Prophet
Rhythm band. Excitement. Curiosity. Intrigue. Teamwork. The older children love the activity. (See the post from January 17th, 2015.) I was asked, “How do you do this activity for younger children?” I use a variety of instruments. I have the … Continued
Why you should teach He Sent His Son even if your children already know it
I have read post after post of music directors who will not be teaching the song of the month “He Sent His Son” because their Primary children already know it. That brings me to the question: What DO the Primary … Continued
Rhythm band for Follow the Prophet: Older children
Shake, jingle, scrape, click! There is an excitement that fills the room when I bring in a rhythm band activity. The children can hardly contain themselves and want a chance to be part of the “performing band.” I set up … 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
Week 2 of Follow the Prophet Activities: The power of role play
Acting something out with your body is a powerful learning tool. For children, role play is a kinesthetic kind of learning that is strong for them. I use role play as a great activity to teach the children the verse … Continued