I plan to use this fun Read My Lips review game in July to review all of our Primary Program songs we’ve learned. Since we’ve already worked on all of our program songs throughout the year, I plan to make July more casual and just have fun reinforcing all our program songs. Since so many…
How to Teach a Primary Song
One of the questions I see asked over and over again in Primary Music Leader online forums is HOW do you actually teach kids the songs? I remember feeling the exact same way as a new Primary Music Leader. It can feel daunting and overwhelming to think about having to teach about 12 songs in…
6 Singing Time Ideas for In My Father’s Hands
We have been having so much fun singing In My Father’s Hands during our Primary Singing Time this year. It’s my song pick for Father’s Day and it’s been so well received by the kids, they’ve loved the song! It’s not one included in the Children’s Songbook, but is available from Blake Gillette Music, if…
In My Father’s Hands – Dance Scarves
For a fun way to review In My Father’s Hands, you could act out the song with dance scarves! This is just one of the fun ways we’ve introduce for teaching In My Father’s Hands. My Primary kids have really loved this song and have picked it up really quickly!! I’m excited to sing it…
In My Father’s Hands – Action Hands
My Primary always really likes doing action symbols with their hands. It’s an easy way to get everyone involved, let them move a bit, and help them remember the words! A win-win-win! Here’s the simple hand actions for In My Father’s Hands. I highly recommend pairing this lesson plan with the Hand Cards over here!…
How to Teach the Gospel Through Primary Songs
Singing time can be fun and impactful at the same time! The Primary songs provide a way to easily teach children the principles of the Gospel in a meaningful way that can stick with them for life. How to Teach the Gospelwith Primary Music One of the best way to teach the children the gospel…
In My Father’s Hands – Missing Words Match
For a fun way to review, or reinforce, In My Father’s Hands father’s day song, you can use this fun Missing Words match game. This lesson is best for Senior Primary, but pop over to this Picture Word Match for younger kids or combined primary groups! —> Click to Pin/Save This Post! <— In My…
In My Father’s Hands – Picture Word Match
For younger Primary groups or combined primaries, this picture based game will be fun for all ages! In My Father’s Hands Picture Word Match combines a little bit of a traditional match game with a different approach, to add more variety! —> Click to Pin/Save This Post! <— In My Father’s HandsPicture Word Match In…
Singing Time Monthly Plan – June 2019
I can hardly believe that summer is here! Summer can be a little challenging with families out on vacation and missed weeks. Since I teach the program songs all year long, I’m not too worried about the summer slump, though! Here’s what I’ve got planned for June, including our Father’s Day song practices. June Song…
10 Singing Time Ideas Using Flip Charts
I use flip charts a lot of the time in Primary as I feel it’s helpful for those kids that aren’t always there each week and for the teachers (which encourages THEM to actually sing along with the kids!) It also makes it no-pressure for the children not sure about the song to sing out…