How to make a Windwand
I have had several request about how to make a windwand. Here is one way, but there are many ways to get the three ribbons attached to something so that they float and move to a song. Using the stick … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Verse 2 – Melody Map for Older Children
The words are put up around the room. The children notice them as they walk in. When it is time for music, I put up the melody map out of order and ask some questions. (click on that word … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Monthly Plan for Verses 1, 2, and 3
If I Listen with My Heart Monthly Plan The brain craves variety, but needs repetition Repeating that one more time: the brain craves variety, but needs repetition. How can I repeat a song with the children enough times that it will go deep … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Windwands for Older Children
Windwands are magical! Every time I bring out the windwands, there is a buzz in the room of children. They are interested. They want to participate. They want to hold the ribbons and stick in their hands. Here … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Action Word Actions
How do you represent words to a child that doesn’t read? One way is Action Word Actions. A young child learns best through his body (think of learning to crawl, learning to walk, touching everything), so using his or her … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: 8 Puzzle Match Up
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There are 32 puzzle pieces put up around the room and 8 pieces of paper up at the front. I tell the children that there are lots of puzzle pieces around the room. I will tap a person on the … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart, Verse 3: Envelope Game for Older Children
“Find a group of three or four friends. Every group needs an envelope.” My pianist and other adults help pass out the envelopes to each group (as well as help find a place for every child in one of the … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Handbell harmony part
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Once you have taught this song in two or three different ways, a fun way to “review” it (without the children knowing it is a review) is to put some handbell harmony with the song as they sing. Children take … Continued
If I Listen with My Heart: Paper Plates for Older and Younger
I’m not sure what is so magical about paper plate patterns and children, but children love to move to a song with paper plates! Here is an idea for Younger Children: Younger Children Pass the plates out under the teachers’ … Continued
If I Listen With My Heart: Younger Children Sway and Freeze
Sway… swishing your whole arm and hands to the right. Now sway the other way to the left. “Can your hands follow my hands?” you ask the children. Begin to sing as you move and the children follow you. If … Continued