Here’s a list of some of the different games and ideas I’ve seen or come up with to teach a specific song, review one song, or review a handful of songs. Plus, some ideas specific to senior primary to get them involved. I’ll be writing posts to explain and share more details on each of these games, so check back on this listing page or the homepage for the direct links!
Learn the Song Games
- Mini Skits
- Show & Sing coloring game
- Body Rhythm pattern
- Contrasting Choices
- Using Jingle Bells
- Incorporate Senses / Nature
- Melody Charts
- Playdoh Creations
- Cup Rhythm Pattern
- Scarves Pattern
- Hand Bells
- Picture Phrases
- Fill-in-the-Blank
- Comic Strip
- Using Rhythm Sticks
- Cup Stacking
- Video Montage
- Picture Match
- Hand Clap Patterns
- Finger Actions
- Simple Cup Actions
- Beat vs Rhythm
- First Letter Code
- Themed Stories
- Using Paper Plates
- Clap Instead
- Song Story
- Draw the Song
- Silent Song Movie
- Envelope Verses
- Using Ribbon Wands
- Cups in a Row
- Around the World
- Swat Team
- Secret Words
- Song Scramble
- Silly Conductor
- Silly Hat Singing
- String in a Can
- Pass an Object
- Echo Puppet
- Race for the Bell
- UNO the Words
Review the Song Games
- Singing Bee
- Not That Word
- Directional Marching
- Candy for Courage
- Silent Singer
- Movement Words
- Clap Instead
- Hide the Note
- Who’s Missing
- Something’s Different, Sister ____
- Heads up 3 up
- Tower of Cups
- 4 Corners
- Mini Golf
- Basketball
- Human Spinner
- Primary Yoga
- Music Leader
- Singing Time Relay
Review Multiple Songs / Mix of Songs Games
- Guessing Bag
- Doughnut Time
- Sing or Dare
- Angry Birds
- Minecraft
- First Letter Puzzle
- Color Dice
- Footsteps
- Name That Tune
- Fishing
- Climb the Stairs
- Stump the Chorister
- Pop the Balloons
- Skittles Challenge
- Play-doh Pictionary
- Pool Noodle Ball Race
- Pass the Parcel
- Memory Match
- Tic-Tac-Toe
- Punch Board
- Primary Cranium
- Song Snowball
- Mystery Singer
Senior Primary Ideas
- Use the Scriptures
- Baptism Stories
- Learn on the Recorder
- Write Your Own Verse
- Sign Language
- Class Solo
- Learn the Harmony
- Different Accompaniment
- Singamony
Seasonal Games & Ideas
January:
- New Year – Around the World
- New Year, New Songs – Introduction Sing Along
February:
- Valentine’s Day – Jesus Loves Me
March:
- St Patrick’s Day – Lucky Singers
- March Madness Singoff
- 1st Day of Spring – Song Blooms
April:
- Easter – Resurrection Eggs Treasure Hunt
