One of my Primary kids very favorite lesson plans we’ve done in the 2.5 years I have been in this calling was this envelope game we did for If the Savior Stood Beside Me. They were completely enthralled and engaged and it helped them learn that somewhat difficult song with ease! It wasn’t something I…
12 Spiritual Connection Activities for Singing Time
Adding Spiritual Connection Activities can help meaningful experiences learning by the Spirit in Primary. This will help the kids to better recognize the Spirit which will help them for the rest of their life! We can use meaningful activities to point out when the Spirit is present and teaching us, and the Primary kids! This…
My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Scarves Pattern
All of my primary kids love using scarves! I created this simple pattern to use while singing through My Heavenly Father Loves Me – either verse works. Pass out a silk scarf to every kid in Primary, or save money and buy scarves for only half of the kids. This gives you a sneaky reason…
Singing Time Monthly Plan – April 2019
Can you guys believe we’ve already blown through the first quarter of the year? It’s seriously going so fast for me! I always look forward to April with the warmer weather starting to appear and Easter coming up quickly, plus General Conference and that nice built-in week off! Here’s what I have planned for April…
Simple Ways to Involve More Kids in Singing Time
I love involving the whole Primary room, everyone that will let me include them, in my singing time lesson plans each week. I’m hopeful that this post can share with you some simple ways to involve more kids in singing time each week. It has been such a blessing to me, and the children, seeing…
9 Singing Time Ideas for Tell Me the Stories of Jesus
I’m thrilled to be teaching Tell Me the Stories of Jesus! It’s one I haven’t had a chance to do with the kids yet since my time as a Primary music leader. I also think it’s just about the perfect song for this year’s theme of learning from the Savior. This song is a reminder…
I Know My Father Lives – Song Story
A song story is a really cool way to introduce a song! If you haven’t tried it yet, I highly recommend it! I’ve found my Primary kids are dead silent and focused on me as I share a story (and surprise them by singing a line here and there!). It really helps bring the spirit…
Rhythm Sticks Pattern Cards
Rhythm Sticks are probably my very favorite musical instrument to bring in! I’m not sure why, I just really love them!! I started using them with really simple actions first – a steady or a quick tap or a steady or quick rub, but the actions quickly grew from there. Really, there are so many…
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Team Band
Today, I’m sharing a fun activity that will work great for a review week for Tell Me the Stories of Jesus! This Singing Time lesson plan will have everyone involved and a fun music challenge as they work together as a team band. Tell me the Stories of JesusTeam Band Start by singing through Tell…
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Listening Activity
I love how this song talks about the children’s eagerness just to listen. They have such an earnest desire to hear you talk, tell stories, sing, and teach. In this Tell Me the Stories of Jesus listening activity, you can demonstrate how what we listen to impacts us — and encourage more time spent listening…