January – I Am a Child of God: Deepening the Experience with the song
Many of the children in Primary already know the song I Am a Child of God. Here are some ideas to strengthen and deepen their experiences with the song. Younger Children Magic Crayon Who Is a Child of God? Picture … Continued
I Am a Child of God: Scarves for Younger Children
I stand in front of the children with my scarf held up in my hand. “Pretend you have a scarf in your hand. See if your hand can follow my hand.” Begin singing and making the scarf move in … Continued
I Am a Child of God: Picture Concentration Game for Younger and Older
Who Is a Child of God? Picture Concentration Game Make two copies of each of the pictures below of children. (It would be fun to include a picture or two of the children in your Primary, too!) Post them at … Continued
I Am a Child of God: Story Song for Younger and Older Children
Story Song= Telling a story and singing a song all combined into one. Read through this story. Figure out what changes you want to make so that it fits your personality and your children. You will be telling a … Continued
We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet: Body Rhythm patterns for Younger Children
Ask the children: Can your hands follow my hands? Patsch, Patsch, Patsch, Patsch Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap Patsch, Patsch, patsch, Patsch Clap, Clap, Clap, Clap As soon as the children have done this pattern twice with you, begin singing We … Continued
We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet: Body Rhythm patterns for Older
Older: Patsch, Patsch Clap, Clap (You can see a video of patsch, patsch, clap, clap on the chorus of Praise to the Man here.) Stomp, Stomp, Snap, Snap (This Video is labeled Follow the Prophet, but can also be … Continued
Upcoming Workshops in 2018
I will be teaching a few workshops this year. Seattle, Washington – Jan 27th 9am Seattle Stake Center (behind the Seattle Temple) Menlo Park, California – Feb 3rd – Menlo Park Stake Center in California Atlanta, Georgia – March 3rd If … Continued
I Am a Child of God: Color Code for Older Children, 3rd Verse
Color Code, 3rd Verse Show the chart and ask the children, “Can you crack this code?” First question: “What do you see? What do you notice? Receive the children’s answers. Then ask: What does this song have to do with this … Continued
I Am a Child of God: Egg Shaker Pattern
I’m looking for a movement that matches the smooth and reverent mood of this song. I’m looking for something to hold for my younger children that can have a gentle sound and a pattern for their bodies. Let’s use…. Egg … Continued
I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus: Rhythm Stick Roll for Older Children
One friend I stand in front of the children and choose a child. “Will you be my partner?” We each hold a rhythm stick in our right hand. With our palms up, I roll my stick into my partner’s palm, … Continued