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Just got called as a Primary Music Teacher?
1 Feb 2021

Just got called as a Primary Music Teacher?

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 3

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

Change of Pace, getting started, Purposeful Movement, Singing Time, variety and repetition
Primary Singing Time Example – Nov 29th
28 Nov 2020

Primary Singing Time Example – Nov 29th

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 6

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

Question and Answer: How do I get kids to learn the words?
23 Nov 2020

Question and Answer: How do I get kids to learn the words?

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 6

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

backdoor method, drill the words, How to learn the words, Variety of activities
Nov 22nd – Primary Singing Time
21 Nov 2020

Nov 22nd – Primary Singing Time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

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.

Nov 15th – New Online Primary Singing Time
21 Nov 2020

Nov 15th – New Online Primary Singing Time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Here are some more ideas for Primary Singing Time. Paper plates for the win!

Nov 8th – Virtual Singing Time
21 Nov 2020

Nov 8th – Virtual Singing Time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0

Here are some ideas for virtual singing time!

Nov 1st – Primary Music Virtual Singing Time
21 Nov 2020

Nov 1st – Primary Music Virtual Singing Time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 0
How to plan an online singing time
29 Oct 2020

How to plan an online singing time

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

I wrote up a document that outlines how to plan an online singing time. Click download above!

Songs for 2021
23 Oct 2020

Songs for 2021

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 12

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

2021, Contrast, Line upon line, Primary songs
Calgary, Alberta, Canada online workshop
21 Oct 2020

Calgary, Alberta, Canada online workshop

by Sharla Dance | posted in: Uncategorized | 4

Saturday, October 24th will be an online webinar training session for the Calgary area. It is hosted by the Calgary Confederation Park Stake at 10 am. We will be using suggested songs that augment the 2021 Come Follow Me Study. … Continued

Online workshop

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