I Am a Child of God: Egg Shaker Pattern
I’m looking for a movement that matches the smooth and reverent mood of this song. I’m looking for something to hold for my younger children that can have a gentle sound and a pattern for their bodies. Let’s use…. Egg … Continued
I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus: Rhythm Stick Roll for Older Children
One friend I stand in front of the children and choose a child. “Will you be my partner?” We each hold a rhythm stick in our right hand. With our palms up, I roll my stick into my partner’s palm, … Continued
Nephi’s Courage: Rhythm Band
What can you do with egg cartons, rhythm sticks, and jingle bells that the children love? Rhythm Band! Younger Children Put a poster like this at the front of the room. Don’t put the names of the instruments … Continued
I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – history of the song
Sometimes hearing what the composer has to say about the song they have written is a part of our best preparation. Here is a video clip of Janice Kapp Perry speaking of her song, “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus.”
Nephi’s Courage: Who, What, Where, Why for Older Children
At the front of the room, post these four words: Who? What? Where? Why? Tell the children to look around the room at the phrases on the walls. You will tap them on the shoulder to go and get one … Continued
When I Am Baptized: I like to look for Rainbows – Ideas for Younger and Older Children
Younger Primary Paint the Rainbow with scarves Put the Pictures in order Story Song Paper Plate pattern (see comments for a pattern on Facebook) Egg Shaker pattern Follow the “treasure” map on the floor Older Primary Story Song Envelope Game … Continued
When I Am Baptized: Egg Shakers
Egg Shakers Such a small thing, but so powerful when used to a steady beat! Younger Children Ask the children, “Can your hand follow my hand?” Demonstrate the following pattern – Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, Long, short, short Long … Continued
When I Am Baptized: Put the Pictures in Order Activity for Younger Children
Post some pictures similar to these in the front of the room. (Make sure to get them out of order. I found these by googling images of rain, rainbows, earth after rain, and happy children.) Put the Pictures in … Continued
When I Am Baptized: Story Song
Caden sat looking out the window of his dad’s car. His dad glanced over at him with concern. “Are you okay, Caden?” he asked. “What are you thinking?” “Well, my teacher said that if you have rain and sun, you … Continued
When I Am Baptized: Envelope Game for Older Children, 2nd verse
I know I am baptized my wrongs washed away I can be forgiven improve myself I want my life be as clean as earth after rain I want to be the best I can live with God again Prep … Continued