Engage your senses with this unique Dearest Mother, I Love You Sights & Sounds singing time idea! As you introduce the Mother’s Day Song, Dearest Mother, I Love You (Archives) help your primary children really connect with this song by sharing sounds and pictures of loving mothers!
Dearest Mother, I Love You Sights & Sounds
What is your song pick for Mother’s Day this year? You may remember learning the song, Dearest Mother, I Love You when you were in primary. It’s a short, sweet song that is easy to teach in just a week or two. If you are having a tough time deciding, glance at our full list of over 40 Mother’s Day Primary Songs!
As you teach this simple Mother’s Day song in primary, try incorporating a sensory element (more nature and senses ideas). I imagine this activity working really well as you introduce this song, but it can easily be used as you are reviewing too!
I’ve included some printable pictures of mothers connecting with their children in different ways. Go ahead and print these images beforehand. If you’d like to use them again, I recommend printing the pictures on cardstock or sliding them in sheet protectors.
Who can tell me which holiday is coming up next? That’s right – Mother’s Day! Does anyone want to share something they love about their mom?
Pick a few volunteers to share their favorite thing about their mom. Isn’t it cool that our moms are all so different, yet they share one specific thing in common – their love for us!
Hold up one picture. What is happening in this picture? How is this mom showing her love? That’s right – she’s helping her daughter with a project!
How about this one? Show one picture at a time, taking just a minute to think about how each mother showed love for her child.
Now, let’s see if we can HEAR an example of a mother’s love. Play an audio clip of a mother saying, “I love you” or speaking kindly. I’ve included some free sound links later in this post for some helpful examples.
These pictures and sounds remind me of a song about mothers. Let’s learn it together! Pull out your flip chart for Dearest Mother, I Love You and begin teaching the lyrics.
Sounds/Picture Ideas:
Here are just a few ideas to spark your creativity as you prepare to use this sights and sounds activity in your primary room. I pulled a few audio clips from freesound.org and included some additional ideas!
I’ve also included three printable posters for an easy print-and-go option! What other ideas can you add to this list?
- Mom soothing baby
- Mom cooing with baby
- Mom singing a lullaby
- Mom reading a book (picture)
- Mom playing game with children (picture)
- Mom giving a hug
- Mom teaching their child a skill
Extension Activities:
- Ask several mothers or primary children in your ward to record themselves saying a small message. Can you guess whose mom it is?
- Write a few lines of the song on the back of each picture. As you share the pictures, introduce the song one line at a time. Or, write the lyrics on the front and scramble up the pictures for a simple unscramble review activity!
- Talk about faithful mothers from the scriptures., such as Mary (Jesus) Sariah (Nephi), Sarah (Isaac), Mothers of Army of Helaman, etc.
- Write a fun way to sing on the back of each picture. Choose a child to come up and show the picture, then sing through the song. Ex. Girls Only, Boys Only, Whisper Sing, Do jumping jacks, Stand on one foot, Sing with your teeth together
- Write Mother’s Day cards! Write a sentence or draw a picture telling your mom what you love most about her.
For another fun similar activity, head over to see this Samuel Tells of the Baby Jesus Hear the Sounds singing time activity!
Dearest Mother, I Love You Sights & Sounds Printable Song Helps
This free in-post printable includes 3 picture posters with images of mothers serving their children.
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Head over to this Dearest Mother, I Love You Emoji Rhythms activity next for a fun way to incorporate some movement as you teach this Mother’s Day song!
What other fun ways will you use this sights & sounds singing time activity in your Primary room?
