Praise to the Man: Silent Video for both Older and Younger
I want my children to feel they know Joseph Smith. One of the ways to do this is to use Silent Video. Play a video (doesn’t have to be this one…lds.org has several short video selections) about Joseph Smith on … Continued
I Will Follow God’s Plan for Me: Action Word Actions for Younger Children
The body helps children to learn like no other visual aid we can ever use! Sing the song and ask the children to follow your hands. My life is a gift – hold out hands as if holding … Continued
I Will Follow God’s Plan for Me: Rhythm Stick and Rhythm Band Patterns for Older Children
This poster is up at the front of the room. I tell the children, “Here is the pattern.” I immediately demonstrate it using rhythm sticks (even though the children don’t have theirs in hand yet and may not read music … Continued
Praise to the Man: Story Song for both Older and Younger
I’m standing in front of the children. We’ve already done a movement to another song, and they are settling back into their chairs. I tell the children that I have a story to tell them. “Mom, what does ‘commune’ … Continued
How to make a Windwand
I have had several request about how to make a windwand. Here is one way, but there are many ways to get the three ribbons attached to something so that they float and move to a song. Using the stick … 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: Monthly Plan for Verses 1, 2, and 3
If I Listen with My Heart Monthly Plan The brain craves variety, but needs repetition Repeating that one more time: the brain craves variety, but needs repetition. How can I repeat a song with the children enough times that it will go deep … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Windwands for Older Children
Windwands are magical! Every time I bring out the windwands, there is a buzz in the room of children. They are interested. They want to participate. They want to hold the ribbons and stick in their hands. Here … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Action Word Actions
How do you represent words to a child that doesn’t read? One way is Action Word Actions. A young child learns best through his body (think of learning to crawl, learning to walk, touching everything), so using his or her … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: 8 Puzzle Match Up
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