You’ll find TONS of fun and engaging Every Star is Different Singing Time ideas in this post with so much variety that your Primary children won’t get bored learning this song. The list includes star masks, ribbon wands, what comes next, star match, paper plates, even an engaging Astronomy mini object lesson, plus more great ideas. You’ll also find flip charts to help you with teaching this song and even a sing along video!
I’ve been having so much fun sharing a variety of different Every Star is Different (archives) lesson plans and activities for this song featured as part of the Doctrine & Covenants Come Follow Me songs for Primary this year. It’s fun to be able to include a less popular song for a little more variety this year!
Every Star is Different Singing Time Packet
If you’re in a hurry, or simply want all of my lesson plans with ALL the extended printables, you’ll love this Every Star is Different Singing Time packet! It includes 8 different teaching ideas plus a beautiful illustrated flip chart designed specifically for this song.
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Every Star is Different Flip Charts
I always make sure I have a flip chart for each song I’m teaching during the year to have the lyrics for reference for those that need them. You’ll be able to pick from a variety of different Every Star is Different Flip Chart options including a slideshow and custom illustrated version!
9 Every Star is Different Singing Time Ideas
This post will help you find all of my Every Star is Different teaching ideas around this blog. Plus, I’m also sharing additional favorite lesson plans from other Primary music leaders at the end of this post!
1. Every Star is Different – Star Masks
Let your Primary kids be the star of the song with this adorable Every Star is Different Star Masks idea! You’ll cut out these illustrated masks and let them peek their eyes or face through the graphic as the kids sing to them! Bonus: Have the rest of the Primary guess the helper!
2. Every Star is Different – Ribbon Wands
Add in movement and color with this fun Every Star is Different Ribbon Wands pattern. You’ll follow along with simple shapes that coordinate with the lyrics of the song in this easy to use pattern!
3. Every Star is Different – What Comes Next
Can they fill in the words that come next? Give it a try in this Every Star is Different What Comes Next review challenge! It includes a pattern guide with missing word blanks to fill in as you sing through the song.
4. Every Star is Different – Star Match
Flip over any two Every Star is Different Star Match cards to see if you can find a match! As you do, you can use the fun themed ways to sting cards on the matching cards as you sing through the song. This is a great no-prep activity for when you’re in a hurry and need something in a pinch. Plus, you’ll get in lots of singing review!
5. Every Star is Different – Starburst Singing
Give the children a chance to shine in this Every Star is Different Starburst Singing idea! You’ll invite the children to sing a solo or in mini groups to earn a starburst treat! This will be great to help boost their confidence as you work on being ready to sing in front of an even bigger crowd for the Primary Program presentation.
6. Every Star is Different – Pictures of Children Sort
Mix and match and sort these children with a variety of different challenges in this Every Star is Different Pictures of Children Sort activity. It’s a great themed way to show that even though we have similarities, we are each unique and special in our own way!
7. Every Star is Different – Paper Plates
It’s time to get moving along with the rhythm in this fun Every Star is Different Paper Plates pattern. It’s an easy to follow along pattern that follows just a few simple steps. The kids will be having so much fun they’ll forget they are singing through this cute song over and over again!
8. Every Star is Different – Astronomy Pictures
Take a deep dive into outer space as you explore the vast creations of our Heavenly Father in this Every Star is Different Astronomy Pictures object lesson. Then, tie it all back into that with all the enormity of God’s creations, his most important creation is you! Each of us individually is his work and his glory!
9. Every Star is Different Sing-Along Video
Share this sweet Every Star is Different sing-along video as a perfect way to introduce this song for the first time or send along to families to practice the song at home!
6 More Ways to Teach Every Star is Different
If you’re looking for even more inspiration, I’ve sourced some of my favorite ideas for other Primary Music Leaders to help you teach this song in fun and varied ways.
1. I Am Like a Star / Every Star is Different Medley
I love this adorable version of these two songs about stars turned into a medley by Monica Scott! See the video here!
2. Every Star is Different Singing Bricks
Use this singing bricks idea to remove the words of the song as you sing with this fun activity from Singing Magic blog.
3. Star Draw & Questions (Facebook)
4. Aided Language Display Images (Facebook)
5. Melody Map (Facebook)
6. Handbell Part (Facebook)
For more activities, see these Give Said the Little Stream Singing Time ideas!
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What other fun Every Star is Different singing time ideas have you tried? We’d love to see your fun ideas! Share them in the comments to add to this list.
