Will you teach the hymn I Know That My Redeemer Lives in Primary this year? Use this I Know That My Redeemer Lives Chimes chart for a fun and engaging way to teach this song that focuses on the important line — he lives!
I Know That My Redeemer Lives a beloved hymn that ends up as many people’s very favorite hymn! But, it is a long one, so you’ll likely one to pick just one verse. This song is on the New Testament Come Follow Me Primary Song list in September.
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I Know That My Redeemer Lives Chimes
Setup:
Gather pipe chimes #s: 5, 9, 10, 12, 14, 17, 7 only verse 1, 15 only verse 3
*Note: Chimes #5 and #17 are both D notes, with a High D. I’ve adapted note #17 to be a darker orange with white font to help it be more distinguishable by color.
Do you have a set of pipe chimes? They’re a great instrument to add to your collection and they’re pretty affordable, too. You can get a set of 28 different pipe chimes with Musical Pipes Etsy shop.
Grab the set of Pipe Chimes Music Note Cards to easily and quickly make your own chime charts for ANY song easily! Just use your white board or chalkboard to write the lyrics or keywords and line up your note cards.
You’ll play the pipe charms for the phrase “Redeemer lives” and “He lives” whenever they are sung throughout the song. It’s a little different for each of the 4 verses, but I’ve adapted the chart to fit each verse so you can print and use for whichever verse you plan to teach!
I recommend highlighting the sheet music for the verse you are singing with the references outlined in the notes to make it easier to follow along and point out the notes to play without missing any!
Intro:
Sing I Know That My Redeemer Lives (flip chart here) once, before bringing out the chimes.
Sing through the song and demonstrate when the chimes will be played. You can lay the chimes down on the holders to make it easier to play.
Ask the children, what did you notice? When did I play the chimes? What did we sing about whenever I rang the chimes? (Redemer lives / He lives)
You got it! When we sing that the Savior lives, we’ll ring our chimes!
Using Chimes with the Kids:
You will need 6-7 kids to help you play the chimes. In a smaller Primary you can combine a couple of chime parts such as #9 and #14 or #5 and #17.
Point to the chime chart with the timing of the music to help those participants to know when it’s their turn to ding their pipe chime!
Each child will hold one chime holding by the string at the top and being careful not to touch the chime. The children will watch for their specific number and strike the chime with one swift tap.
Everyone sings along with the song and pick new helpers after each time through the song until everyone gets a chance to chime the chimes!
Extension Activities:
- Quickly stand and sit when you sing “He lives” and sing out the line out loud!
- Have all the other kids clap at the same time the chimes ring to include more kids.
- Sing through the song again while you ring the chimes and ask the children to count how many times you sing the phrases! This is great for directed listening.
You’re kiddos are going to LOVE using chimes, head over to grab this Easter Hosanna Pipe Chimes Chart next!
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Printable Chimes Chart
This free printable I Know That My Redeemer Lives chimes chart includes a 1-page printable chimes chart for the first verse! You can easily print and hang it on the board, then gather your helpers around to lead.
I’ve included additional chime charts for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th verse included in the extended printables as part of the INSTANT Primary Singing membership when I Know That My Redeemer Lives is the featured song of the month.
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For another engaging singing time activity, head over to see this A Child’s Prayer Egg Shakers lesson plan!
How else could you extend your lesson plan using this chimes chart?
