Are you looking for a super fun singing time idea for Pioneer day this year? You’ll love this darling themed activity to Spin the Wagon Wheel! Between each spoke of the wagon wheel are things you might encounter along your route on the Mormon Trail and include a fun themed matching way to sing.
Simply pick out your songs of choice to sing from Pioneer Day Songs list here or use your Program songs to review a mix of songs. Then, spin and sing with a fun themed action as you see what different perils you encounter on your journey to the Utah valley.
Pioneer Day Spin the Wagon Wheel
Assemble the Wagon Wheel:
- Print on cardstock either the 1-page wagon wheel or print the larger format wagon wheel pieces and assemble. There are two sizes of wheel rungs, one that fits 6 pieces and you can make a double sided wagon wheel or a narrow piece that fits all 12 pieces around the circle.
- To assemble, cut out all the individual pieces. Line them out and mount to poster board. Attach with glue, tape, or mod podge.
- Add a brad and an arrow to the center or add a brad to the center and attach the wagon wheel to a full poster board sheet so the wheel can spin freely from the background, then attach the arrow to the outer edge leaving room for the wheel to spin. You could also attach the wagon wheel to a piece of wood to represent the wagon with a nail in the center to give you a spinning point.
- Another option is to tape or stick the pieces to the white board with magnets. Then, use a magnetic spinning arrow in the center to select the piece. This gives you lots of flexibility on arranging the pieces and it’s easy to store!
How to Play:
Pick out a song or assortment of songs to sing through for singing time. You can choose an assortment of Pioneer Day songs or review your Program song list.
Invite a child to come up front and spin the wagon wheel. Sing through your song of choice or let the child pick a song from a prearranged list. Sing following the action randomly selected.
Continue to spin and sing through your song selections!
For an alternate way to play, assign each spoke of the wheel to represent a song instead of a way to sing. Spin to pick which song to sing together!
Wagon Wheel Ways to Sing:
- Abandoned Wagon – Shake egg shakers along with the melody
- Make New Friends – Sing a song of the child’s choice
- Broke a Leg – Balance on one foot while you sing
- Cross a River – Sing staccato (short and choppy notes)
- Wrong Turn – March in place, turning right at the end of each line
- Broke a Wheel – Walk in place and sing
- Sick with Diphtheria – Sing with a scratchy voice
- Heat Wave – Fan yourself while you sing
- Make Great Timing – Sing Fast Speed
- Stuck in the Mud – Wiggle through each line, then freeze in place on the last word
- Navigate a Forest – Tap rhythm sticks along with the beat
- Mosquito Bites – Clap and smash the bugs!
For another fun similar activity, head over to see this St Patrick’s Day Fortune Teller singing time activity!
Pioneer Day Spin the Wagon Wheel Printable Song Helps
This free in-post printable includes a 1-page wagon wheel with 6 sections. Grab the set to collect the whole set with all the sizes!
Join INSTANT Primary Singing for extended printables including the complete Spin the Wagon Wheel activity! You’ll find these bonus files included in the July Old Testament packet. This activity is available in my shop here.
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For another adorable and super interactive activity for Pioneer Day, continue over to see this Pioneer Day Headbandz Singing Time game!
What other fun ways will you use this spin the wagon wheel singing time activity in your Primary room?
