How do you teach a hymn written and meant for adults to children? Bit by bit. Little by little. One bite at a time! Because children need: words that are concrete (mixed in especially if the concept is abstract like … Continued
What are the best ways to keep the children engaged while teaching the song? Primary Music leaders work with the biggest convert group in the Church to gain a testimony; our children. What we do to help them is key! … Continued
This singing time uses the songs: Away in a Manger Thanks to our Father Stand for the Right I Thank Thee Dear Father The Activities used are: Sway and Freeze Hand Signs Picture Slideshow Scarves Remember to repeat the songs … Continued
It is every Primary Music leaders nightmare. All the kids are up on the stand, the piano starts, you give the kids the signal and the words come out a whisper, a mumble, or just quiet because they don’t know … Continued
Songs: Thanks to our Father I Know My Father Lives Stand for the Right I Thank Thee Dear Father. Activities: Hand Signs 3 Sizes of Dingers Shakers and Rhythm Stick Magic Paintbrush.
Here are some more ideas for Primary Singing Time. Paper plates for the win!
Here are some ideas for virtual singing time!
I wrote up a document that outlines how to plan an online singing time. Click download above!
Remember, if you are teaching 3 or 4 songs a month, line upon line, each activity only lasting 4 to 5 minutes, teaching all these songs will be doable. In addition, remember that you will need CONTRAST as you teach … Continued
