When I Am Baptized: Put the Pictures in Order Activity for Younger Children
Post some pictures similar to these in the front of the room. (Make sure to get them out of order. I found these by googling images of rain, rainbows, earth after rain, and happy children.) Put the Pictures in Order … Continued
I Wonder When He Comes Again
Here is one way to begin teaching I Wonder When He Comes Again. (With a note that this would only be ONE of the ways that I teach it!) The beauty of using a squiggle map is that the child … Continued
Adding Depth to the Meaning of the Song
There are so many ways to bring interest for the child as they learn a song… Melody Maps Rhythm Stick Patterns Egg Shakers Body Rhythm Patterns But what about the meaning of a song? I have found that mixing in … Continued
How to create Primary Music Singing Presentations (works for in person as well)
The first 6 steps are exactly the same for both a successful in person Singing Time AND an online Singing Time. Let’s get started! Decide the songs you will use for the month. (Notice you are receiving a handout with … Continued
Teaching a Hymn to Children
How do you teach a hymn written and meant for adults to children? Bit by bit. Little by little. One bite at a time! Because children need: words that are concrete (mixed in especially if the concept is abstract like … Continued
Just got called as a Primary Music Teacher?
What are the best ways to keep the children engaged while teaching the song? Primary Music leaders work with the biggest convert group in the Church to gain a testimony; our children. What we do to help them is key! … Continued
Primary Singing Time Example – Nov 29th
This singing time uses the songs: Away in a Manger Thanks to our Father Stand for the Right I Thank Thee Dear Father The Activities used are: Sway and Freeze Hand Signs Picture Slideshow Scarves Remember to repeat the songs … Continued
Question and Answer: How do I get kids to learn the words?
It is every Primary Music leaders nightmare. All the kids are up on the stand, the piano starts, you give the kids the signal and the words come out a whisper, a mumble, or just quiet because they don’t know … Continued
Nov 22nd – Primary Singing Time
Songs: Thanks to our Father I Know My Father Lives Stand for the Right I Thank Thee Dear Father. Activities: Hand Signs 3 Sizes of Dingers Shakers and Rhythm Stick Magic Paintbrush.
Nov 15th – New Online Primary Singing Time
Here are some more ideas for Primary Singing Time. Paper plates for the win!