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…
Learn the Song Games
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…
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. —> Click to Pin/Save This Post! <— Tell me the Stories of…
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…
Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Rhythm Sticks
I always look forward to bring out the rhythm sticks! I’ll be using rhythm sticks for Tell Me the Stories of Jesus to highlight the flow of the song. —> Click to Pin/Save This Post! <— Rhythm Sticks Pattern for Tell Me the Stories of Jesus Over and Under Click one stick on top of…
6 Singing Time Ideas for Our Time to Shine
Today, I’m sharing some ideas I used to teach Our Time to Shine Primary Song way back as a brand new chorister! What a fun flashback to the “early days”. —> Click to Pin/Save This Post! <— Our Time to Shine Primary Song This is a really cool song, but one that isn’t very common…
Our Time to Shine – Scripture Heroes
This lesson plan is all about introducing who the scripture heroes are that we sing about in the Primary song Our Time to Shine. If you haven’t heard this song yet, you can learn all about it including a music video in our Singing Time Ideas for Our Time to Shine post! —> Click to…
12 Representation of Words Activities for Singing Time
There are those learners that need to physically see the words and find them represented in meaningful ways to help them understand the song best. This learning style depends on concrete representation of words activities to help them connect with the songs. This post also helps break down and explain some of the different activities…