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The Holy Ghost
18 Apr 2022

The Holy Ghost

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 2

Strong Beat…4/4…through form with 2 verses…2 long phrases of 16 beats 1.       Simple Line Melody Map and Draw the song Younger: Draw this simple line melody map on the board before the activity.  As you sing the song, draw these … Continued

Draw the song, line melody map, Paper Cups, partner arm swings, Rhythm Sticks, spiral notebook, The Holy Ghost
Article of Faith Singing time Series, #2
31 Dec 2021

Article of Faith Singing time Series, #2

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

Article of Faith #3 :12 shaker rhythm pattern :57 identifying words to the shaker pattern 3:24 ideas for younger children with the shaker pattern 4:40 draw the song See also this post with Five other ideas! Article of Faith #4 … Continued

Article of Faith, Draw the song, Hand signs, Pool noodles, Rhythm Sticks, sand blocks, Shaker pattern, younger children
Don’t only teach the words!
24 Jun 2021

Don’t only teach the words!

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 1

I sat in the back of the room as the Primary Music Leader spoke the words to a beautiful song to the children, ask the children to speak a phrase back to her a couple of times, then the Music … Continued

Egg Shakers, How to learn the words, Melody Maps, paper plates, Rhythm patterns, Rhythm Sticks
Primary Singing Time – Oct. 18, Full Video
21 Oct 2020

Primary Singing Time – Oct. 18, Full Video

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

Here is a sample Singing time. Three songs are included in this video: I Pray in Faith, Reverently, Quietly, and Families Can Be Together Forever each with their own activity. You will need paper cups and rhythm sticks for this … Continued

Families Can Be Together Forever, I Pray in Faith, Paper Cups, Reverently Quietly, Rhythm Sticks, Singing Time

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