LDS Primary 2023 Songs
It is sometimes hard to find the link! So here is the direct link to the songs that are suggested for each month. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-primary-new-testament-2023/singing For January the songs are:
Appendix A from the Book
In the book To Teach a Child a Song I mention ‘Appendix A’. We put it online instead of in the book so we can update it. Here is that Appendix A!! It lists out a bunch of ideas and … Continued
Do you know the child’s name?
On Sunday I want to my Ward Sacrament meeting in Washington. David, a 5 year old boy from Singing Time, saw me coming in as I sat down about 6 rows back from his family. His eyes lit up, then … Continued
Song Experience Planner and Singing Time Planner for 2023
In a bonus podcast episode titled “Planning Activities for the Year”, we discuss what you need to know in order to teach a song and how to create a plan to make that “magic” happen. You can listen to that … Continued
We started a podcast!
https://teachingprimarymusic.podbean.com/ The Teaching Primary Music Podcast is live! We are still in the process of being verified, next week you should be able to find us on Apple Podcasts, Shopify, Amazon, Audible etc. New episodes each Friday! Have a question … Continued
We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet – Digital Bell Chart
Here is a bell chart to share done by a wonderful friend.
Bearing Testimony: effective ways to share with children-
The story of the anniversary of my Mom’s death As the anniversary of my mom’s death came this year, I had rolling waves of sadness and grief accompanied by off and on tears. for some reason, the hurt was deep. … Continued
How do I prepare for the Primary program?
Here is a checklist you can use to feel calm and collected as you prepare for your Primary to perform!
Heavenly Father Loves Me (Whenever I hear the song of a bird…)
One way to help children engage with visuals is to mix them up and have the children put them in order.
What does a firework display have to do with a Primary music time?
As I sat watching the fireworks explode in the sky above me, I thought of Primary music. (Of course!?) The firework display was set to 4 different songs. In between each song, the sky went dark before that particular set … Continued