Simplified Rhythm Band for Younger Children: Follow the Prophet
Rhythm band. Excitement. Curiosity. Intrigue. Teamwork. The older children love the activity. (See the post from January 17th, 2015.) I was asked, “How do you do this activity for younger children?” I use a variety of instruments. I have the … Continued
Why you should teach He Sent His Son even if your children already know it
I have read post after post of music directors who will not be teaching the song of the month “He Sent His Son” because their Primary children already know it. That brings me to the question: What DO the Primary … Continued
Rhythm band for Follow the Prophet: Older children
Shake, jingle, scrape, click! There is an excitement that fills the room when I bring in a rhythm band activity. The children can hardly contain themselves and want a chance to be part of the “performing band.” I set up … Continued
Monthly outline of singing time ideas for January
Last night I realized that I should probably have started this month’s blog with my monthly outline of what activities I’m posting in January for both “I Know That My Savior Loves Me” and for “Follow the Prophet.” I want you … Continued
Week 2 of Follow the Prophet Activities: The power of role play
Acting something out with your body is a powerful learning tool. For children, role play is a kinesthetic kind of learning that is strong for them. I use role play as a great activity to teach the children the verse … Continued
Movement for “I Know That My Savior Loves Me” for Younger children
The brand new Sunbeams came in from the nursery. They are darling, wiggly, bright eyed, and some are a little intimidated by the larger Primary. The seven year olds are sitting in the back of the room, and some of … Continued
Video of the Movement: I Know That My Savior Loves Me for Older Children
I’m responding to a pretty please with cream and sugar to post a video of the movement for I Know That My Savior Loves Me for Older Children. (It is true that pictures speak more words than we could ever … Continued
Movement for “I Know That My Savior Loves Me” for Older Children
Children need to move to learn best. How do you figure out movement that challenges older children, yet matches with the feel of the song? Here’s one suggestion for “I Know That My Savior Loves Me.” Down Up Down, Down … Continued
Younger children: Teaching “Follow the Prophet” as a contrast to “I Know That My Savior Loves Me”
Body Placement. Object Permanence. Big words for something that comes so naturally for us as adults. Not so for children. We can help children actually create new pathways in their brains to strengthen these skills. It starts by the activities … Continued
Contrast: Teach “Follow the Prophet” with “I Know That My Savior Loves Me.”
In the last post, I talked about using the Silent Video activity to introduce “I Know That My Savior Loves Me.” Before I did that activity, though, I wanted to really engage the children physically and mentally. It helps if the … Continued