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
Nephi’s Courage: Rhythm Band
What can you do with egg cartons, rhythm sticks, and jingle bells that the children love? Rhythm Band! Younger Children Put a poster like this at the front of the room. Don’t put the names of the instruments … Continued
I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – history of the song
Sometimes hearing what the composer has to say about the song they have written is a part of our best preparation. Here is a video clip of Janice Kapp Perry speaking of her song, “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus.” … Continued
Nephi’s Courage: Who, What, Where, Why for Older Children
At the front of the room, post these four words: Who? What? Where? Why? Tell the children to look around the room at the phrases on the walls. You will tap them on the shoulder to go and get one … Continued