I started the month with a Silent Video and sang”I Know That My Savior Loves Me.” The children were quiet and attentive. They heard the whole song without really knowing it. The next week I moved with the younger children to … Continued
“A long time ago in a beautiful place children were gathered round Jesus” Long, beautiful, gathered, round. I listed one or two words from this phrase of the song. I continue to list one of two of the words from each … Continued
Rhythm band. Excitement. Curiosity. Intrigue. Teamwork. The older children love the activity. (See the post from January 17th, 2015.) I was asked, “How do you do this activity for younger children?” I use a variety of instruments. I have the … Continued
I have read post after post of music directors who will not be teaching the song of the month “He Sent His Son” because their Primary children already know it. That brings me to the question: What DO the Primary … Continued
Shake, jingle, scrape, click! There is an excitement that fills the room when I bring in a rhythm band activity. The children can hardly contain themselves and want a chance to be part of the “performing band.” I set up … Continued
Last night I realized that I should probably have started this month’s blog with my monthly outline of what activities I’m posting in January for both “I Know That My Savior Loves Me” and for “Follow the Prophet.” I want you … Continued
Acting something out with your body is a powerful learning tool. For children, role play is a kinesthetic kind of learning that is strong for them. I use role play as a great activity to teach the children the verse … Continued
The brand new Sunbeams came in from the nursery. They are darling, wiggly, bright eyed, and some are a little intimidated by the larger Primary. The seven year olds are sitting in the back of the room, and some of … Continued
I’m responding to a pretty please with cream and sugar to post a video of the movement for I Know That My Savior Loves Me for Older Children. (It is true that pictures speak more words than we could ever … Continued
Children need to move to learn best. How do you figure out movement that challenges older children, yet matches with the feel of the song? Here’s one suggestion for “I Know That My Savior Loves Me.” Down Up Down, Down … Continued