April Overview, Mother’s Day, and General Conference Activities

Kickstart this month by selecting from these song selections for April. This month includes these 2 songs:

  • Gethsemane #1009
  • Keep the Commandments #146

Grab the month overview to see a monthly view of the songs and teaching activities with a month planner to help you get organized.

You’ll also find fun Mother’s Day and General Conference ideas and teaching aids including download files for each activity. Plus, an overview of all the activities included for this holiday.

Old Testament April Overview

Old Testament April Singing Time Monthly Song List - Teaching Ideas and lesson plans for Gethsemane and Keep the Commandments

> April Reference Sheets & Planning Helps <

Suggested Songs for Transitions from the Come, Follow Me Manual:

Apr 5: He is Risen – Hymn #199
Apr 5: Jesus is Risen #139
Apr 5: Christ the Lord is Risen Today – Hymn #200
Apr 5: Gethsemane #1009
Apr 12: In Memory of the Crucified – Hymn #190
Apr 19: Redeemer of Israel – Hymn #6
Apr 19: Let the Holy Spirit Guide – Hymn #143
Apr 26: How Gentle God’s Commands – Hymn #125
Apr 26: Keep the Commandments #146
Apr 5: He is Risen – Hymn #199
Apr 5: Jesus is Risen #139
Apr 5: Christ the Lord is Risen Today – Hymn #200
Apr 5: Gethsemane #1009

Old Testament April Downloads

> Mother Match Song Review <

Women in the Scriptures Cards - Use these hero cards to teach about 25 different Women in the Scriptures to tell their stories. Includes a scripture or just their name and an illustration. 1/4 page and full page cards. LDS Printables.

> Women in the Scriptures <

Mother, Tell Me the Story

Shop Mother Tell Me the Story Singing Time Packet includes illustrated Flip Chart printable song visuals aids and 2 fun lesson plans including hand actions and ribbon wands. Printable song helps for LDS Primary music leaders teaching this lovely song for Mother's Day by Janice Kapp Perry. Includes printable illustrations song chart with lyrics to easily teach this song!

> Mother, Tell Me the Story Flip Chart <

> Mother, Tell Me the Story Slideshow <

> Mother, Tell Me the Story Teaching Ideas <

We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet Rebus fun word puzzle singing time idea for LDS Primary Music Leaders. Have the kids help you decode the puzzle and help teach the lyrics to this hymn! Including printable song helps in 2 sizes!

> We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet Lyrics Rebus <

Funny General Conference Moments Singing Time idea with fun and unique ways to sing to match the stories from the LDS Prophets hilarious stories! Printable song helps for Primary Music Leaders.

> Funny General Conference Clips & Ways to Sing <

Mother’s Day Teaching Ideas Index

1. Mother Match – Find matching mothers for an easy way to review your choice of song. Add a fun themed way to sing.
2. Women in the Scriptures – Teach about the strength of women from the scriptures as you honor women and mothers!

Mother, Tell Me the Story Index

1. Hand Actions – Use these simple hand actions to teach the song lyrics of the 1st and 3rd verse.
2. Ribbon Wands – Swing your ribbon wands during the 2nd and 4th verse as the teachers sing.

General Conference Teaching Ideas Index

1. We Thank Thee Rebus – Crack the song lyrics picture rebus as you learn We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet.
2. Funny General Conference – Watch funny short clips from past General Conference then pair with a fun way to sing.