Seven Hops and Round the World Sways: Younger – I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ
When I’m at the playground watching children, it is SO noticeable that they twirl, jump, and hop much more than any adult! How can I use that particular quality of a young child to help them learn the song “The … Continued
Imagination and Directional Marching with Special guests – Younger: I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ
It made so much sense when I heard Stephen Covey read from his book, Seven Habits, that memory has to be something you’ve experienced, but imagination taps the infinite. What if we could tap into the children’s imaginations to teach a song? … Continued
Paper Cup Pop – Younger: I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ
What can you do with a paper cup? What can you do with a paper cup with a group of children? What can you do with a paper cup with a group of children as an activity to learn a … Continued
Don’t Teach the Words: Younger – I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ
I don’t think I heard you right! Did you say don’t teach the words for this song to the younger children? What do you mean? First of all, keep calm.<grin> Yes, I did say don’t teach the words to this … Continued
I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ: Older – Concentration Matching Game
The beat and rhythm are infectious making this a very fun song, but the concepts that go by so fast are deep things! How do we help the children think more deeply about what they are singing in a fun … Continued
The “I’s” have it: I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ: Older
Did you know that there are nine “I …” statements in the song “The Church of Jesus Christ?” I belong I know I know I’ll follow I believe I’ll honor I’ll do I’ll follow I will If these were out … Continued
I am a Nursery child
If a nursery age child could speak to us about what he or she needs in nursery music, what would they say? Perhaps they would say this: I am a nursery age child. I need simple songs with a small … Continued
Video of Paper Plate activity for He Sent His Son
Here is a video of the activity (see the past post for pictures and the map). I would do this at a little faster tempo than this vocal recording. Hope this helps! Take care, Sharla
I Belong to the Church of Jesus Christ: Older and Younger Action Word Actions
Did you know that the first job of the ear is NOT to hear? The first job of the ear is to help the body balance! (Think of vertigo and the world swirling around when you are dizzy.) The ear … Continued
He Sent His Son: Paper plates and Map
He Sent His Son This song has the sway of a slow waltz. Three beats, then three beats. It has all the sacredness of a song centered on Jesus Christ and the reasons He came to earth. How do you … Continued