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.”
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
Egg Shakers Such a small thing, but so powerful when used to a steady beat! Younger Children Ask the children, “Can your hand follow my hand?” Demonstrate the following pattern – Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, short, short Long … Continued
Caden sat looking out the window of his dad’s car. His dad glanced over at him with concern. “Are you okay, Caden?” he asked. “What are you thinking?” “Well, my teacher said that if you have rain and sun, you … Continued
I know I am baptized my wrongs washed away I can be forgiven improve myself I want my life be as clean as earth after rain I want to be the best I can live with God again Prep … Continued
What Makes a Rainbow? Tell the children, “As I sing this song, look at these statements and figure out which ones of these statements are not true, and which ones are true. Hold up your hand if you have an … Continued
I used the guitar chords to make this Hand Bell chart to use with the Older Children. (You can also use it with younger children, but you will have to have an older child paired with each three and four … Continued
Toddlers (and children) remember better than you think! Nicholas Day, the author of Baby Meets World, wrote an article about what children remember entitled “Toddlers Remember Better Than You Think.” (click the word article above to go to his piece) In … Continued
Dear friends, Courtney Edman created this great spreadsheet for planning your songs in a Multiple Intelligences, full of variety, reach every learner kind of way. I thought I would share it here (with her permission). Song Planner-2 Sit down and … Continued
Here is a way to engage the children with the song “Stand for the Right.” Hold up a handbell. Explain the rules and boundaries of the handbells briefly. Have the adults in the room help you pass out some … Continued