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I Will Walk with Jesus – gentle and smooth, lots of words, big range
22 Jan 2022

I Will Walk with Jesus – gentle and smooth, lots of words, big range

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 9

Pool Noodles Do this pattern with the pool noodles as we sing the verse: Swish, Swish, pat and hold on lap. When you get to the chorus, change to this pattern: drum roll on your lap, Swish, Swish. Ask; What … Continued

Action word Actions, Directed Listening, Envelope Game, Scarves, Shaker pattern, Waves of the Sea, Wind Wands
Redeemer of Israel – 5 different Primary Music ideas to teach the song
22 Jan 2022

Redeemer of Israel – 5 different Primary Music ideas to teach the song

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 5

I love the song Redeemer of Israel. It is a strong beat song that lends itself well to movement activities the children love. Here are 5 different ideas to teach Redeemer of Israel! 1. Flag Patterns Prep:Make a flag for … Continued

Action word Actions, Body Rhythm Patterns, Flag patterns, Maori Sticks, paper plates
Help Me Dear Father – ideas to teach the song
22 Jan 2022

Help Me Dear Father – ideas to teach the song

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 19

The doctrine of forgiveness is so beautiful, first that we can receive forgiveness from our Heavenly Father, but secondly, that He expects us to give forgiveness to others just as He would. As you teach this song, your testimony of … Continued

Action word Actions, Fill in the Word poster, Melody Maps, Rhythm stick roll, Story song, Sway and Freeze
Search, Ponder, and Pray: Action Word Icons
13 Jul 2021

Search, Ponder, and Pray: Action Word Icons

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

You can use these icons in two ways: Post these pictures at the front of the room out of order. I put them up with magnets. (You can download them on this site. Search for Printable Melody Maps in the … Continued

Action word Actions, Icons, Search, Search Ponder and Pray
Primary Singing Time, May 9
11 May 2021

Primary Singing Time, May 9

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

This Singing Time teaches Choose the Right with actions and counting how many times we say certain words, Doing Good Like Jesus with windwand patterns, and I Wonder When He Comes Again (first verse) with shaker patterns and action word … Continued

Action word Actions, Choose the Right, Doing Good Like Jesus, I Wonder When He Comes Again, Shaker pattern, Wind Wands

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