Monthly Plan for Praise to the Man: Older and Younger Children
“Teach a child a song, and the song will teach the child.” This was shared with me years ago in a music workshop. I have come to find out more and more how true it is. Hymns that … Continued
Praise to the Man: Clap Instead
If you clapped the beat to the first verse of Praise to the Man, you would clap on the following syllables. Praise to the Man who com-muned with Je-ho–vah The steady beat of this song is ALMOST on every word, but not … Continued
Praise to the Man: Action Word Actions and Beat for Younger Children – 3rd verse
How does a child differentiate between a first verse and a third verse of a song? They have to learn it with a different experience so that it categorizes into a different place in the memory. Here is an rhythmic … Continued
3rd Article of Faith: Lesson Plan Ideas for Younger and Older Children
The 3rd Article of Faith. Music is one way we can really support the depth of the children’s understanding and memorization of that scripture. Ideas for Younger Children and Older Children (Each link has an idea for both Younger and … Continued
Praise to the Man: Beat and Action Word Actions for Younger Children – 1st Verse
I posted an activity where older children follow symbols on a poster, challenging them to follow the symbols with appropriate movements. However, that isn’t developmentally what younger children need. Why? (You can skip immediately to the activity OR read the … Continued
Praise to the Man: Follow the poster Body Rhythm
“Here’s the pattern!” Point to the poster. (Ask a teacher to hold the posters as you demonstrate the body rhythm pattern for the children. He or she will have to change them as you come to the end of each phrase.) Sing … Continued
Review Ideas: Beat versus Rhythm
“Here’s the beat. Can your hands follow my hands to tap the beat?” “Now let’s put it into a patsch.” (Tapping the palms of your hands on your thighs.) Patsch, patsch, patsch, patsch. Begin to sing the song. Halfway through … Continued
3rd Article of Faith: Magic Paintbrush for Younger
“I have a magic paintbrush! I can make the color I paint change!” I hold my hand up as if holding a paintbrush. With my other hand I “throw” magic sparkles at the imaginary paintbrush. “Poof,” I say,”now my paintbrush … Continued
3rd Article of Faith: Wind wands
I stand in front of the children and say “Here is the pattern.” I begin to move the wind wand. Circle, Circle, Circle, Circle (Switch sides) Circle, Circle, Circle, Circle Snake on the floor (left) Snake on the floor … Continued
3rd Article of Faith: All Mankind Puzzle
Google pictures of children playing from around the world. Find at least 4 or 5 pictures. Thailand Russia Vietnam India Print them each off 8X11 size on photo paper. Cute them into a simple puzzle, using the same puzzle shapes … Continued