For a fun way to review the hymn, I Stand All Amazed (archives) in primary this month, try this I Stand All Amazed Clap Instead activity! Listen carefully for key words in this song and replace them with easy actions as you sing together!
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I Stand All Amazed Clap Instead
This clap instead idea is the perfect way to help your primary children focus on the lyrics in a fun & engaging way!
The basic idea behind this living music activity is to replace key words in the song with actions. I’ve created a pattern with 4 different actions that each correspond with a word or word type in this sweet hymn.
For this activity, I chose to focus on the first verse of the hymn. However, this activity could easily be adapted to work for any verse you are teaching!
At the beginning of singing time, start by singing through the first verse and chorus once. If the lyrics are still a little shaky, snag a copy of our I Stand All Amazed flip chart and follow along with the lyrics! This is a great way to keep the song fresh in their minds before introducing movement.
Can anyone tell me what type of things Jesus experienced as part of the Atonement? *Hint – There are lots of clues in the song. This is a great time to reference the lyrics!
In the song, we learn that He “suffered,” “bled and died” and was “crucified.” Let’s sing the song again. This time, listen closely and snap your fingers when we sing these words!
If you’d like to keep things simple, choose one action at a time to focus on. Each time you sing through the song, try a different clap instead action! You can either try one action at a time or work up to all 4 actions!
If your primary children are up for the challenge, post the entire clap instead poster with symbols and colors to differentiate between each action. Then, singing through the song using all 4 clap instead actions!
Have some fun trying out these actions and listening for those key words in the song! At the end of singing time, conclude with your testimony of Jesus Christ’s Atonement.
Clap Instead Key:
I’ve included the full clap instead key below with all 4 actions and their corresponding words! Start by replacing one word at a time or try all 4 actions at the same time!
- Tap Toes – References to Jesus (He, Him, Jesus)
- Snap – Things Christ experienced as part of the Atonement (Suffered, Crucified, Bled, Died)
- Pat Knees – Feeling Words (Amazed, Love, Tremble, Confused, Care)
- Clap – “Wonderful”
Extension Activities:
- Challenge your Senior primary children by adding in a fifth action for references to yourself! Point to yourself or give yourself a big hug on words like, “I,” “My,” “Me,” or “My.”
- Assign one action to each class. Sing through the song with each class doing only their actions along with the rest of the lyrics. Then, switch around the actions so that each class can try a few!
- For a fun twist, sing ONLY the clap instead words and hum on all other words in the song.
- Write each clap instead action on a piece of paper and put the papers in a bowl. Pick a new action each time you sing through the song!
For another fun similar activity, head over to see this I Will Be Valiant Clap Instead singing time activity!
I Stand All Amazed Clap Instead Demo Video
As you prepare to use this clap instead activity, watch this short demonstration video to clear up any questions you might have! In this video, I’ll explain how to use this activity and demonstrate the clap instead pattern for the song. Just grab the link below or find it at our PrimarySinging YouTube Channel, along with more ideas to use in your primary room!
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I Stand All Amazed Clap Instead Printable Song Helps
This free in-post printable includes a 3-page pattern with symbols for each clap instead action for the 1st verse.
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For a neat way to focus on the message of this song and invite the Spirit into your primary room, head over to this I Stand All Amazed Piano Solo idea!
What other fun ways will you use this clap instead singing time activity in your Primary room?
