Browse this huge master list of Primary Singing Time Ideas & games! You’ll find not only ideas to help you brainstorm, but also links to the idea in a lesson plan for Primary so you can try different songs in a fun way!
200+ Primary Singing Time Ideas!
This is the perfect resource index for a Primary music leader to reference! These ideas I’ve found from around the web 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.
Whether you’re a new Primary Chorister teaching a brand new song or an experience music leader looking to engage the Primary children in different ways, you’ll find something perfect for your Primary lesson plans!
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!
For even MORE ideas, see these 10 Ways to Use Flip Charts to Teach a Primary Song! It’s a great way to introduce song titles the first time and highlight the key words while they’re hearing a new melody.
Song Planner Worksheet
Activity Examples & How to Use
Let’s start with our Song Planner Worksheet, that includes 91 different activities which easily builds in a HUGE variety of Primary singing time ideas each year! The activities are broken down by a variety of learning styles with 12 activities for each of the categories (with 7 for Nature & Senses). If you haven’t grabbed that resource yet, head over to that post now for more details!
If you want to see ready-made printable lesson plans for each of the ideas, just follow the links below! It will help you see lots of ways (and extension ideas) to make the most out of each of these lesson!
Plus, you’ll likely grab some activities for your Come Follow Me Primary Songs Picks for the year!
#1-12 Kinesthetic / Purposeful Movement
See How to use Purposeful Movement in Primary with this in-depth post all about using movement and manipulatives in Primary Singing Time! Plus links that help explain each of the ideas listed here!
Plus links that help explain with an example of each of the ideas listed here!
1. Scarves – Start here: How to Use Dance Scarves in Singing Time!
– Away in a Manger – Dance Scarves
– In My Father’s Hands – Dance Scarves
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Dance Scarves
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Dance Scarves
– I Will Walk with Jesus – Dance Scarves
– I Want to Live the Gospel – Dance Scarves
2. Ribbon Wands – Tons of ideas: How to use Ribbon Wands with music!
– Come, Follow Me Hymn – Ribbon Wands
– He Sent His Son – Ribbon Wands
– When I Am Baptized – Ribbon Wands
– Love One Another – Ribbon Wands
– Families Can Be Together Forever – Ribbon Wands
– Choose the Right – Ribbon Wands
3. Body Rhythm
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Body Rhythm
– Baptism – Body Rhythm
– Love is Spoken Here – Simple Actions
– Teach me to Walk in the Light – Action Code
– Seek the Lord Early – Body Rhythms
4. Hand / Clap Patterns
– The Holy Ghost – Hand Pattern
– When I Am Baptized – Hand Clap Pattern
– I Am a Child of God – Finger Actions
– Teach Me to Walk in the Light – Clap, Pat & Snap
– Simple Fruit Rhythm Patterns Cards
– When Joseph Went to Bethlehem Simple Actions
5. Cup Pattern
– I Know My Father Lives – Cup Pattern
– We’ll Bring the World His Truth – Cup Pattern
– We’ll Bring the World His Truth – Cup Stacking
– We’ll Bring the World His Truth – Simple Cup Actions
– I Will Be Valiant – Cup Pattern
– Redeemer of Israel – Cup Actions
– Did Jesus Really Live Again – Cup Pattern
– We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet – Cup Pattern
6. Directional Marching
– We’ll Bring the World His Truth – Directional Marching
– Choose the Right Turn & Stomp
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission Step Up March
7. Be My Mirror
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Be Like Him
– Fathers – Be My Mirror
– Choose the Right – Up & Down
– Give Said the Little Stream – Up & Down
8. Sign Language
– Search, Ponder and Pray – Action Words
– Choose the Right Way – Sign Language
9. Sway and Freeze
– Keep the Commandments – Sway and Freeze
– Away in a Manger – Partner Arm Swings
– He Sent His Son – Sway and Freeze +Signs
– Gethsemane – Sway and Tap
– When He Comes Again – Sway and Freeze
10. Dance Routine
– A Child’s Prayer – Cupid’s Shuffle
11. Yoga
– Teach Me to Walk in the Light Winter Sports Yoga
– Faith Summer Olympics + Sports Yoga
12. Movement Words
– Mother, I Love You – Movement Words
– In My Father’s Hands – Action Hands
– Give Said the Little Stream – Up and Down
– Families Can Be Together Forever – Action Words
– I Know My Father Lives – First Letter Actions
#13-24 Concrete Representation of Words
Make meaningful connections with Word Activities for your Singing Time with these fun ideas! This post will help you learn all about how representing words can be beneficial for kids.
Plus links that help explain with an example of each of the ideas listed here!
13. Action Words
– Love is Spoken Here – Simple Actions
– In My Father’s Hands – Action Hands
– I Am a Child of God – Finger Actions
– Search, Ponder and Pray – Action Words
– A Child’s Prayer – Simple Actions
– I Love to See the Temple – Action Words
14. Eraser Pass
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Eraser Pass
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Not That Word
– Choose the Right – Eraser Pass
– We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet – Gibberish Eraser
– When He Comes Again – Eraser Pass
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission – Silly Word Swap
15. Concentration Match Game
– Baptism – Concentration
– I Am a Child of God – Concentration Match
16. Choose the Missing Word
– Choose the Right Way – Missing Words
– In My Father’s Hands – Missing Word Match
– Gethsemane – What Comes Next
– Did Jesus Really Live Again – Find the Word
– Follow the Prophet – Word Swap
– I Will Walk with Jesus – Footprint Words
– We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet – Find the Word
17. Fill-in-the-Blank
– We’ll Bring the World His Truth – Fill-in-the-Blank
– He Sent His Son – Finish the Sentence
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Pick a Picture
– Redeemer of Israel – Lyrics Art
– I Will Be Valiant – Fill in the Blank
– I Will Walk with Jesus – What’s Next
– When He Comes Again Fill in the Blank
18. Foreign Language
– Keep the Commandments – Foreign Languages
– Love One Another – Foreign Languages
– Give Said the Little Stream – Foreign Language
19. Puzzle Letter/Words
– I Know My Father Lives – Word Puzzle
– Build an Ark – Puzzle Ark
– Redeemer of Israel – Cup Stacking
20. Scrambled Words
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission – Lyrics Scramble
– Choose to Serve the Lord – Hero Names
– Build a Pencil – Song Scramble Review
– Choose the Right – Code Words
– Primary Song Scramble Review Game
21. Unscramble Word Strips
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Unscramble Word Strips
– Gethsemane – Unscramble Lyrics
– Away in a Manger – Unscramble the Words
– I Will Walk with Jesus – Unscramble the Words
22. “Hangman” Blanks
– The Holy Ghost Hangman Blanks
– Primary Song Guess Game
23. Word Search
– Search, Ponder and Pray – Word Search
24. Crossword Puzzle
– Search, Ponder and Pray Crossword Puzzle
– Seek the Lord Early Crossword Puzzle
– I Want to Live the Gospel Crossword Puzzle
#25-36 Logical Conclusions
Work through these Logical Conclusions for Primary Singing Time Ideas that will help you get started utilizing all these fun ways to make your own meaningful codes and charts to creating engaging experiences for your Primary children.
Plus links that help explain with an example of each of the ideas listed here!
25. Crack the Code
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Crack the Code
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Crack the Code
– He Sent His Son – Crack the Code
26. Melody Chart
– Search, Ponder and Pray – Melody Chart
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Melody Chart
– Families Can Be Together Forever – Melody Chart
– I Want to Live the Gospel Melody Chart
27. Color Code
– I Know My Father Lives – Color Code
– I Am a Child of God – Color Code
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Primary Colors
– I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Color Code
28. Word Map
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Word Map
– Kindness Begins with Me – Word Map
– Redeemer of Israel – Word Map
29. Rebus
– Baptism – Rebus
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Pick a Picture Phrase
– We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet – Rebus
– I Love to See the Temple – Emojis
– Teach Me to Walk in the Light – Rebus
– I Will Be Valiant – Icon Poster
30. First letter of each word
– Families Can Be Together Forever – 1st Letter Code
– Keep the Commandments – First Letters
– Our Time to Shine – First Letters
– Help Me Dear Father – First Letters
31. What comes next?
– Gethsemane – What Comes Next?
– Away in a Manger – Guess What’s Next
– Redeemer of Israel – Dot Words
32. Number problems
– The Holy Ghost – Number Problems
– Seek the Lord Early – Dot to Dot
33. Compare and Contrast
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Contrasting Choices
– Teach Me to Walk in the Light – Dark vs Light
34. Bar Graph
– Come, Follow Me Hymn – Bar Graph
– Love is Spoken Here – Melody Chart
– Seek the Lord Early – Melody Bar Chart
35. Riddles
– Follow the Prophet – Riddles
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission – Silly Word Swap (MadLibs)
36. Line Matching Game
– Baptism – Line Matching Game
– Love One Another – Line Match
– In My Father’s Hands – Picture Word Match
– Fathers – Line Matching Game
– Follow the Prophet – Matching
– He Sent His Son – Questions & Answers Match
#37-48 Visual Intrigue
Your Visual Learners in Primary will be so grateful when you start to incorporate these ideas to capture their attention. This post is a must-read to see how to incorporate these Primary Singing Time ideas & activities!
Plus links that help explain with an example of each of the ideas listed here!
37. Playdoh Creations
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Playdoh Creations
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Playdoh Creations
– Playdoh Mats – Learn the Music Notes
– I Love to See the Temple – Playdoh Mats
38. Art / Drawing
– Keep the Commandments – Color the Commandments
– I Know My Father Lives – Color Puzzles
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Show & Sing
– Follow the Prophet – License Plates
– Faith – Learn to Draw
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Coloring Pages
– I Am a Child of God – Types of Homes
39. Song Picture Puzzles
– Come, Follow Me – Picture Puzzles
– Love One Another – Picture Puzzles
– Choose the Right Way – Hidden Picture
– I Will Be Valiant – Picture Puzzle
– Choose the Right – Picture Puzzle
– Search Ponder and Pray – Picture Swap
– I Love to See the Temple – Hidden Picture
40. Oops, I Dropped the Pictures
– A Child’s Prayer – Dropped Pictures
– I Will Walk With Jesus – Dropped Pictures
– When He Comes Again – Dropped Pictures
41. Draw the Song
– Away in a Manger – Draw & Trace
– Gethsemane – Jesus Loves Me Drawings
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Draw the Song
– When I Am Baptized – Comic Strip
– Families Can Be Together Forever – Family Drawings
– Kindness Begins with Me – Draw the Song
– When Joseph Went to Bethlehem Comic Strip
42. Magic Crayon
– Baptism – Finger Drawing
– Love One Another – Magic Crayon
– Help Me Dear Father – Magic Crayon
43. What’s in the Bag
– Away in a Manger – Gifts of Christmas
– He Sent His Son – What’s in the Bag
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – What’s in the Bag
– Fathers Song – Pick an Item
44. Video clip/story
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Sights & Sounds Video
– Choose the Right Way – Stand Alone Video
– Choose the Right – Church Videos
45. Finger Lights
– The Holy Ghost – Finger Lights
– Teach Me to Walk in the Light – Finger Lights
46. Painting
– Come, Follow Me Hymn – Painting Pictures
– We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet – Watercolor
47. Object Lesson
– When I Am Baptized – Nature Symbols
– Redeemer of Israel – Shadow & Pillar
– Gethsemane – Christ’s Last Week Symbols
– Give Said the Little Stream – Spring Blossoms
48. Picture Match
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Picture Match
– In My Father’s Hands – Hand Pictures
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Pick a Picture
– Mother, I Love You – Mother Match
– I Love to See the Temple – Temple Match
– When He Comes Again – Scratch & Match
#49-60 Spiritual Connection
Don’t overlook making meaningful spiritual connections during Singing Time. Of course, we know that’s our ultimate focus. But these ideas will help speak to their soul and help your kiddos start to feel the Spirit touch their hearts and make an impact while learning these favorite LDS Primary Songs!
Plus links that help explain with an example of each of the ideas listed here!
49. Song Story
– I Know My Father Lives – Song Story
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Song Story
– Love One Another – Song Story
– I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Song Story
– A Child’s Prayer – Song Story
50. Silent Video
– Come, Follow Me Hymn – Silent Video
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Silent Movie
– Away in a Manger – Silent Video
– When He Comes Again – Silent Video
51. Testimony
– Fathers – Testimony Sharing
52. Piano / Instrument Solo
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Recorder Music
– I Am a Child of God Piano Solo
– Love is Spoken Here – Egg Carton Instrument
53. Special Arrangement
– Baptism – Special Arrangement
– I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Different Arrangements
– Seek the Lord Early – Musical Number
54. Guest Performance
– Follow the Prophet – Guest Prophet
55. Spiritual Connection
– Choose the Right Way – Scripture Connection
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Scripture Connection
– Our Time to Shine – Scripture Heroes
– Kindness Begins with Me – Spiritual Message
– Redeemer of Israel – Lyrics Art
– Keep the Commandments – Scripture Questions
– Did Jesus Really Live Again – Scripture Stories
56. Personal Story
– When I Am Baptized – Baptism Stories
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission – Missionary Stories
57. Music/Story Video
– I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Music Video
– We’ll Bring the World His Truth – Video Montage
– Choose the Right Way – Stand Alone Video
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Sermon Video
– Families Can Be Together Forever – Video Story
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission – Missionary Video
– I Love to See the Temple – Music Video
– I Will Walk with Jesus – Music Video
58. Sensing the Holy Ghost
– The Holy Ghost – Sensing the Holy Ghost
– Choose the Right Way – Warning Sounds
– Search Ponder and Pray – Feel the Spirit
59. Song Testimony Sharing
– Candy for Courage Review Game
60. Words from the Prophet
– He Sent His Son – Words of a Prophet
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Scripture Connection
– Seek the Lord Early – Find His Words
– I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Scripture Stories
– Follow the Prophet – Treasure Hunt
#61-72 People Interactions
Help your Primary children increase their social skills and your social butterflies to really find deep connections with the Primary Songs with these People Interactions Activities for Singing Time.
Plus links that help explain with an example of each of the ideas listed here!
61. Acting
– Come, Follow Me Hymn – Fisherman Acting
– The Nativity Song – Nativity Skit
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Skits
62. Body Rhythm Partners
– Baptism – Rhythm Partners
– When I Am Baptized – Hand Clap Patterns
– I Love to See the Temple – Hand Claps
– Search Ponder and Pray – Scripture Hunt
63. Small Group Tasks
– I Know My Father Lives – Word Puzzle
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Unscramble Envelopes
– Come Follow Me – Footsteps Maze
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Heart Attack Service
– Keep the Commandments – Group Stories
64. Partner Arm Swings
– Away in a Manger – Partner Arm Swings
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Partner Arm Swings
65. Competition Game
– Silent Singer Review Game
– March Madness Review Game
– Away in a Manger – Guess What’s Next
– The Lord is My Light – Battle Singing
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission – Around the World
– I Love to See the Temple – Call and Response
– Seek the Lord Early – Relay Race
– I Will Be Valiant – Tag Team Singing
– A Child’s Prayer – Song Lyrics Trivia
66. Song Lyrics “Singing Bee”
– When I Am Baptized – Singing Bee
– He Sent His Son – Singing Cupid
67. Mirror Your Partner
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Be Like Him
– Choose the Right Way – Mirror Your Partner
68. Rolling Rhythm Sticks
69. Partner Instruments/Band
– A Child’s Prayer – Team Band
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Team Band
70. Using Manipulatives as a Team
– I Will Be Valiant – Team Patterns
– Search Ponder and Pray – Team Patterns
– I Am a Child of God – Mirror Pass
71. Envelope Challenges
– I Know My Father Lives – Word Puzzle
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Picture Match
– Away in a Manger – Unscramble the Words
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Secret Words
– I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Secret Mission
72. Learn & Teach Task
– Choose the Right Way – Scripture Connection
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Scripture Connection
– I Will Walk with Jesus – Learn & Teach
#73-84 Living Music
Make the music come ALIVE with these assortment of fun instrument and music making ideas! You’ll love these 12 Living Music Primary Singing Time Ideas!
Plus links that help explain with an example of each of the ideas listed here!
73. Jingle Bells
– He Sent His Son – Jingle Bells
– The Holy Ghost – Jingle Bells
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Jingle Bells
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Team Band
– A Child’s Prayer – Team Band
– Redeemer of Israel – Jingle Bells
– Choose the Right – Jingle Bells
74. Hand Bells – Deep dive into: Using Hand Bells in Singing Time
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Hand Bells
– Love One Another – Hand Bells
– Christmas Bells – Hand Bells Chart
75. Egg Shakers – Learn about: Egg shakers in Singing Time
– Gethsemane – Egg Shakers
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Team Band
– Families Can Be Together Forever – Egg Shakers
– Seek the Lord Early – Egg Shakers
– A Child’s Prayer – Egg Shaker Patterns
– When He Comes Again – Egg Shakers
– How to Make Egg Shaker Instruments
76. Rhythm Sticks – How to: Use Rhythm Sticks in Primary
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Rhythm Sticks
– When I Am Baptized – Rhythm Sticks
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Team Band
– Families Can Be Together Forever – Pencil Rhythm Sticks
– Gethsemane – Rhythm Sticks Pattern
– When He Comes Again Rhythm Sticks
– We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet Rhythm Sticks
77. Paper Plates
– When I Am Baptized – Paper Plates Pattern
– Away in a Manger – Paper Plates
– Keep the Commandments – Paper Plates
78. Drums
– Baptism – Drumming the Beat
– Follow the Prophet – Drum Pattern
79. Beat vs Rhythm
– We’ll Bring the World His Truth – Beat vs Rhythm
– When I Am Baptized – Mini Conducting Course
80. Clap Instead
– If the Savior Stood Beside Me – Clap Instead
– I Will Be Valiant – Clap Instead
– Choose the Right Way – Clap Instead
– Stand for the Right – Pat Instead
81. Sand Blocks – How to: Make Sand Blocks & Ideas
– Stand for the Right – Sand Blocks
– Come, Follow Me – Sand Blocks
– A Child’s Prayer – Team Band
– I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Dominoes
– I Hope They Call Me on a Mission – Sand Blocks
82. Ooohs, Aaaahs
– I Will Walk with Jesus – Letter Sounds
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Syllable Singing
– I Know My Father Lives – Echo Singing
– In My Father’s Hands – Echo Singing
– Follow the Prophet – Listen & Sing
83. Maori Sticks
– I Want to Live the Gospel – Maori Sticks
– How to Make Maori Sticks DIY
84. Egg Cartons
– Love is Spoken Here – Egg Cartons
#85-91 Awareness of Nature
Making connections with nature helps us to better connect with heaven and stay deeply rooted during life. You can engage the senses to increase Awareness of Nature in Singing Time.
Plus links that help explain each of the ideas listed here!
85. Sight
– Baptism – Picture the River
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Sights & Sounds
– Kindness Begins with Me – Stoplight Singing
– I Feel My Savior’s Love – Things We See
– Teach Me to Walk in the Light – Hide & Seek
– I Am a Child of God – Mirror Pass
86. Sound
– The Holy Ghost – Quiet Calming Sounds
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Sights & Sounds
– Tell Me the Stories of Jesus – Listening Activity
– Choose the Right Way – Warning Sounds
– Choose the Right – Lion & Mouse Dynamics
87. Smell
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Matching Senses
– When I Am Baptized – Nature Symbols
88. Taste
– Keep the Commandments – Taste Test
89. Touch
– My Heavenly Father Loves Me – Matching Senses
– Come, Follow Me Hymn – Hands & Feet
– I Love to See the Temple – Touch the Temple
– Search Ponder and Pray – Feel the Spirit
90. Feelings
– I Know My Father Lives – What Makes Someone Alive
– Love One Another – Recipe of Love
– He Sent His Son – My 3 Friends
91. Sensory Bins
– An Angel Came to Joseph Smith – Sensory Bin
– We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet – Find the Word
#92-155 Learn the Primary Song Games
*Click on the link for fun activities based on the different ideas below!
- 92. Video Montage
- 93. Themed Stories
- 94. Comic Strip
- 95. Scratch Off Game
- 96. Pass an Object
- 97. Race for the Bell
- 98. Echo Singing
- 99. Captain’s Deck
- 100. Singing Bee/Singing Cupid
- 101. Battle Singing
- 102. Candy for Courage
- 103. Silent Singer
- 104. Magic Messages
- 105. Sing-Along Poster
- 106. Who’s Missing
- 107. Something’s Different, Sister ____
- 108. Heads up 3 up
- 109. Around the World
- 110. Memory Tray
- 111. 4 Corners
- 112. Swat Team
- 113. Silly Conductor
- 114. Silly Hat Singing
- 115. String in a Can
- 116. Mini Golf
- 117. Basketball
- 118. Singing Time Relay Race
- 119. Bean Bag Toss
- 120. Hide the Note
- 121. Magic Baking Demonstration
- 122. Building Challenge
- 123. Song Decoder
- 124. Would You Rather?
- 125. Winter or Summer Olympics
- 126. Grab Bag Ideas
- 127. Echo Puppet
- 128. Balloon Bounce
- 129. Stoplight Singing
- 130. Maze Puzzle
- 131. Song Monster
- 132. Call and Response
- 133. Dot to Dot Picture
- 134. Lion & Mouse Dynamics
- 135. Tag Team Singing
- 136. MadLibs
- 137. Song Trivia
- 138. Picture Swap
- 139. Sing-Along Karaoke
- 140. Shadow Puppets
- 141. Hot and Cold
- 142. Heads or Tails
- 143. Sentence Maze
- 144. Complete the Picture
- 145. Singing Time Measles
- 146. Mr. Potato Head
- 147. Hot Potato
- 148. I Spy
- 149. Silly Verse
- 150. Tie in Silly Jokes
- 151. Spot the Differences
- 152. Directions Coding Puzzle
- 153. Guest Visitor
- 154. Hide & Seek
- 155. Silly Dress Up
Try adding in these fun 110+ Different Ways to Sing a Primary Song to add TONS of variety!
#156-200 Review Games for Multiple Songs
*Click on the link for fun activities based on the different ideas below!
- 156. Sing or Dare: Stars or Stripes version / Hidden Clovers Version / Halloween Version
- 157. Scratch Off Game
- 158. Candy for Courage
- 159. March Madness Sing-off
- 160. Primary Song Guess Game
- 161. Magic Messages
- 162. Emoji Text Acronyms
- 163. Pin the Primary Song
- 164. Memory Match
- 165. First Letter Puzzle
- 166. Silent Singer
- 167. Stacking Tower
- 168. Beach Ball
- 169. Connect 4
- 170. Angry Birds
- 171. Minecraft
- 172. Tic Tac Toe
- 173. Guessing Bag
- 174. Doughnut Time
- 175. Footsteps
- 176. Name That Tune
- 177. Go Fishing
- 178. Climb the Stairs
- 179. Human Spinner
- 180. Stump the Chorister
- 181. Pop the Balloons
- 182. Skittles Challenge
- 183. Playdoh Pictionary
- 184. Pool Noodle Ball Race
- 185. Pass the Parcel
- 186. Mad Gab
- 187. Punch Board
- 188. Primary Cranium
- 189. Song Snowball
- 190. Color Dice
- 191. Jeopardy
- 192. Battleship
- 193. UNO the Words
- 194. Pictionary
- 195. Read My Lips
- 196. Treasure Hunt
- 197. Spot It
- 198. Fortune Teller
- 199. Cootie Game
- 200. Bucket Toss
- 201. Headbandz
Head over to this post now to see more than 20 Primary Program Review Ideas with cute themes to meet a variety of interests!
Themed Program Review:
- Let’s Get the Bugs Out – Program Review Theme
- Focus on the Savior Primary Program Review Theme
- Song Monster – Program Review Theme
- Tackle Our Program Songs (Football)
- Knockout Our Primary Program (Boxing)
- Blown Out of the Water (Fish)
- Cut the Tie – Primary Review Theme
- Flower Blossoms – Program Review Theme
- Pathway – Program Review Theme
- Traffic Light – Program Review Theme
- License Plates – Program Review Theme
- Frogs – Program Review Theme
- Outer Space – Program Review Theme
- In the Primary Program Review Ideas round-up post:
- Gumball – Program Review Theme
- Popcorn – Program Review Theme
- Box of Strings – Program Review Theme
- Mr. Potato Head – Program Review Theme
- Emoji Primary Program Progress
- Olympics Primary Program Review
- Are You Smarter Than a Primary Child?
- Pirate Themed – Primary Songs are a Treasure
- Balloon Pop Primary Program Review
- Primary’s Got Talent – Program Review Theme
- We All Sing for Ice Cream Program Progress
- Right on Target – Primary Program Review
- Cookie Choir Primary Program Review Idea
- Primary Program Pizza Party
- We Are On Fire Thermometer Program Review Idea
#202-221 Senior Primary Singing Time Ideas
- 202. Tell Personal Stories
- 203. Learn on an Instrument (like the Recorder)
- 204. Write Your Own Verse
- 205. Foreign Language
- 206. Sign Language
- 207. Class Solo
- 208. Learn the Harmony
- 209. Different Accompaniment
- 210. Singamony
- 211. Learn How to Conduct
- 212. Create a Dance Routine
- 213. Learn & Teach
- 214. Make a Skit
- 215. Class is in Charge! (Plan & Prepare a 5-min activity)
- 216. Guest Speaker
- 217. Singing Time Bingo Challenge
- 218. Secret Words
- 219. Cups in a Row
- 220. Song Quiz
- 221. Use the Scriptures
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Primary Singing Time Ideas
by Month & Holidays
January:
Plan a Singing Time for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day!
- New Year – Around the World
- New Year, New Songs – Introduction Sing Along
- New Year – Name That Tune
- New Year – Do UNO these Songs?
- New Year – Primary Goals!
- New Year – Headbandz Game
- New Year – Are You Smarter than Primary?
- New Year – Picture Jigsaw Song Titles
February:
Valentine’s Day is February 14th!
13 Fun Valentine’s Day Singing Time Ideas
- Valentine’s Day Primary Love Notes
- Valentine’s Day Spot It Game
- Valentine’s Day Word Search
- Valentine’s Day Tic Tac Toe
- Valentine’s Day Singing Heart Measles
- Love is Like a Box of Chocolates
- Valentine’s Day Punch Board
- Valentine’s Day Love Rash
March:
Incorporate the 1st day of Spring, St Patrick’s Day, or March Madness!
15+ St Patrick’s Day Singing Time Ideas
- St Patrick’s Day Hidden Clovers (Sing or Dare Game)
- St Patrick’s Day Fortune Teller
- St Patrick’s Day Roll a Rainbow (Cootie Game)
- St Patrick’s Day Song Quiz
- St Patrick’s Day What Comes Next (Sequence Game)
- St Patrick’s Day Lucky Charms Ways to Sing
- 1st Day of Spring – Song Blooms
- March Madness – Song Bracket Sing-off
April:
Easter is usually in April but can also be end of May. Plus General Conference the first weekend in April.
- General Conference – Funny Moments + Ways to Sing
- General Conference – Prophet Watercolor
- General Conference – Gibberish Eraser
- General Conference – License Plates
- General Conference – Prophet Ties
15+ Easter Singing Time Ideas
- Easter – Resurrection Eggs Treasure Hunt
- Easter – Christ’s Last Week
- Easter – Egg Song Hunt
- Easter – Primary Connect 4 Game
- Easter – Singing Time Bingo
- Palm Sunday Easter Foods
May:
Celebrate Mother’s Day on the 2nd Sunday in May!
- Mother’s Day – Would Mom Rather?
- Mother’s Day – Mother Match
- Mother’s Day – Bouquet of Flowers
- Mother’s Day – Mrs. Potato Head
- Mother’s Day – In Her Shoes
- Mother’s Day – Famous Mothers
June:
Plan a fun themed lesson on Father’s Day on the 3rd Sunday in June!
- Father’s Day – Would Dad Rather?
- Father’s Day – Types of Fathers
- Father’s Day – I See a Hero Shadow Puppets
- Father’s Day – Dad Jokes
- Father’s Day – Spot the Difference
- Father’s Day – Name That Dad
July:
Celebrate 4th of July and Pioneer Day!
10 Patriotic & 4th of July Singing Time Ideas
- Stars & Stripes Review Game
- Paper Plates American Flag
- 4th of July Pom-Poms
- Wave a Flag Patriotic Actions
- Pin the Star on the Flag
- 4th of July Color the Flag
August:
Plan around a fun summertime theme or include a fun songs! It’s the perfect time to throw in your favorite songs for summer small groups!
September:
Most schools start end of August or in September. September is a great time to include a Back to School themed lesson plan! It’s also the month most Primary Program practices begin!
12 Back to School Singing Time Ideas
- Back to School – Build a Pencil Song Scramble
- Back to School – What’s in my Backpack
- Back to School – Shortest Pencil
- Back to School – Schoolyard Games
October:
Have fun with a Halloween themed activity that isn’t too over the top! Halloween is on October 31st each year. Plus don’t forget General Conference the first weekend in October!
- Halloween – Trick Treat or Sing
- Halloween – Candy for Courage
- Halloween – Make Magic Potions
- Halloween – Magic Messages
- Halloween – Song Monster
- Halloween – Bucket Toss
20+ Halloween Singing Time Ideas
November:
Thanksgiving is a great holiday to celebrate in Primary! It always falls on the 4th Thursday in November.
- Thanksgiving Primary Songs Word Search
- Thanksgiving Feast
- Thanksgiving Turkey
- Thanksgiving Share the Harvest
December:
Teach your favorite Christmas songs with a variety of different games! Christmas is every year on December 25th.
- Christmas – Spot It
- Primary Nativity Skits
- Printable Primary Christmas Songbook Sing & Color
- Away in a Manger Draw & Trace
- Stars Were Gleaming Shadow Puppets
- The Nativity Song Sing-Along Posters
- Gifts of Christmas
- Winter Sports Yoga + Olympics!
- Christmas – Find the Pickle
- Christmas Musical Mittens
Head over to our Come Follow Me Primary song lists landing page next to see singing time ideas for all of this year’s program songs organized by year and by month list or alphabetical so it’s easy to find teaching ideas for all of your Primary songs.
What other fun Primary singing time ideas have you tried? Add yours in the comments to add to this list!
