I’m standing in front of the children. We’ve already done a movement to another song, and they are settling back into their chairs. I tell the children that I have a story to tell them. “Mom, what does ‘commune’ … Continued
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 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
A melody is something you can’t touch or see, you can only hear! How do you help a concrete thinking child to visualize a melody? Try a melody map! Below is a melody map for If I Listen With My Heart. … Continued
The Shepherd’s Carol Shepherd’s Carol: Older Children – two ideas to teach the song Shepherd’s Carol: Younger Children – two ideas to teach the song Picture a Christmas Picture a Christmas: Older Children – two ideas to teach the song Picture a Christmas: … Continued
July: Come Follow Me – Lesson Plans and Activity Ideas for Singing Time. WEEK ONE Younger: Magic Crayon What color is your crayon? Mine is magical and changes while we sing. Older: Color Code What does this code have to do with … Continued
Egg Shakers and Childen… now that’s a delightful combination! And younger children love the egg shakers. How do you use them for a gentle hymn like Come Follow Me? Here’s an idea: Ask the children: Can your hands follow my … Continued
Shake. Pass. Pick Up. Shake. Pass. Pick Up. The gentle passing game with the egg shakers captures the mood and feel of the song, yet in a way that challenges the children. Tell the children: Here’s the pattern. (Hold an … Continued
“Look up at this poster with the code. What do you see? What do you notice?” (Receive the children’s answers.) They may answer something like, “I see a bunch of dots.” “I see some blue dots with shadows.” “I … Continued
WEEK ONE Younger: Story Song then Beat Against Rhythm Engage the child with a story in which sung phrases of the song are an internal part. Right after the story, you move into the beat agains rhythm activity. Eyes … Continued