When I’m at the playground watching children, it is SO noticeable that they twirl, jump, and hop much more than any adult! How can I use that particular quality of a young child to help them learn the song “The … Continued
It made so much sense when I heard Stephen Covey read from his book, Seven Habits, that memory has to be something you’ve experienced, but imagination taps the infinite. What if we could tap into the children’s imaginations to teach a song? … Continued
What can you do with a paper cup? What can you do with a paper cup with a group of children? What can you do with a paper cup with a group of children as an activity to learn a … Continued
I don’t think I heard you right! Did you say don’t teach the words for this song to the younger children? What do you mean? First of all, keep calm.<grin> Yes, I did say don’t teach the words to this … Continued
The beat and rhythm are infectious making this a very fun song, but the concepts that go by so fast are deep things! How do we help the children think more deeply about what they are singing in a fun … Continued
Did you know that there are nine “I …” statements in the song “The Church of Jesus Christ?” I belong I know I know I’ll follow I believe I’ll honor I’ll do I’ll follow I will If these were out … Continued
If a nursery age child could speak to us about what he or she needs in nursery music, what would they say? Perhaps they would say this: I am a nursery age child. I need simple songs with a small … Continued
Here is a video of the activity (see the past post for pictures and the map). I would do this at a little faster tempo than this vocal recording. Hope this helps! Take care, Sharla
Did you know that the first job of the ear is NOT to hear? The first job of the ear is to help the body balance! (Think of vertigo and the world swirling around when you are dizzy.) The ear … Continued
He Sent His Son This song has the sway of a slow waltz. Three beats, then three beats. It has all the sacredness of a song centered on Jesus Christ and the reasons He came to earth. How do you … Continued