We have been having so much fun singing In My Father’s Hands Singing Time Ideas for our Primary this year. It’s my song pick for Father’s Day and it’s been so well received by the kids, they’ve loved the song!
It’s not one included in the Children’s Songbook, but is available from Blake Gillette Music, if you want to snag your own copy. Of course, it is a song you’ll need to get permission from your bishop to teach and perform since it’s not in the songbook or published in the Friend magazine.
In My Father’s Hands Singing Time Packet
You’ll find all of our teaching activities with extended printables that cover each of the verses with all the bonus printables included in this complete In My Father’s Hands Singing Time packet. You’ll love all of the resources to help you teach this song in a variety of different methods and learning styles.
In My Father’s Hands Singing Time Packet in my shop here. It’s also available in my Etsy shop here if you prefer that platform.
In My Father’s Hands Flip Chart
Plus, don’t forget to grab the free flip chart for In My Father’s Hands. It’s a great resource to have on hand for teaching the song the first week or mixing in with any of the fun In My Father’s Hands Singing Time Ideas below!
Here’s the different activities and games I used to teach and review In My Father’s Hand this year for Father’s Day!
6 In My Father’s Hands Singing Time Ideas
1. In My Father’s Hands – Echo Singing
Have the children echo along with you as they learn the words and melody for the first time! Plus, lots of fun extension activities to add fun variety to echo singing!
2. In My Father’s Hands – Hand Pictures
Make a bold impact with these Hand Pictures keyword cards to learn, review, and practice In My Father’s Hands! These bold cards can also be used in place of a flip chart!
3. In My Father’s Hands – Missing Words Match
Try this twist on a fill-in-the-blank with this fun Missing Words match game for In My Father’s Hands. With several variations for how to play, you’ll be able to engage the kids while reviewing or learning this great song!
4. In My Father’s Hands – Picture Word Match
Here’s an option for younger Primary groups, play a mix-and-match game with pictures! You can print only pictures or have the children pick a In My Father’s Hands word strip, and then read it aloud and have them find the matching picture!
5. In My Father’s Hands – Hand Actions
Have fun learning the words to In My Father’s Hands with these meaningful action hands!! You’ll add one simple action to each line or phrase to help the children remember what comes next!
6. In My Father’s Hands – Dance Scarves
If you have enough time for another activity, or just simply want to get the kids moving, you can review In My Father’s Hands using Dance Scarves! I’ve picked out a series of movements for each verse that coordinate with the song!
What other fun ways are you using for your In My Father’s Hands Singing Time Ideas?
Can you tell me where you got the music to “My Father’s Hands”?
Hey Diane — the link is up at the top of the post! It’s on Blake Gillette’s website!