Use this Stand for the Right Learn & Teach spiritual connections singing time idea this month in primary! Share scriptures and general conference quotes that teach about standing as a witness of Christ as you review Stand for the Right!
During primary, divide the class into a few groups. Have each group read a passage of scripture or quote from a prophet and discuss what they learned. Then, have each group share with the class!
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Stand for the Right Learn & Teach
Stand for the Right is one of the suggested songs for July in the Come Follow Me New Testament List for 2023. This song is pretty short, only verse long, but teaches an important principle!
For this activity, find 2-3 scriptures or general conference quotes that teach about standing as a disciple of Christ. We have 2 scriptures and a conference quote to use with this activity! Write the scriptures/quotes on strips of paper before primary.
At the beginning of primary, start by reviewing Stand for the Right (lyrics here). Then, share with the children that you’ll be learning about some examples of standing for the right.
Divide the class into 3 groups. Pass out one scripture or quote to each group. Have each group read through their passage and talk about what we can do to stand for the right. You can bring a set of scriptures or have the kids read from their own, but I’ve also printed each passage on an 8×11 sheet
You can find printable posters of 2 scriptures and 1 quote from President Thomas S. Monson later in this post!
Sing through the song again. After singing, choose one group to come to the front of the room to share what they learned from their verse(s).
Have each group share what they learned about being a disciple of Christ. In between each group, sing the song together.
At the end of singing time, share your testimony of standing as an example of Christ. You might choose to share an example of a time when you had to stand as a witness of Christ, even when it was challenging.
3 Learn & Teach Scriptures/Quotes:
- Deuteronomy 6:18 – And thou shalt do that which is right and good in the sight of the Lord: that it may be well with thee, and that thou mayest go in and possess the good land which the Lord sware unto thy fathers.
- Alma 51: 20-21 – And they were all young men, and they were exceedingly valiant for courage, and also for strength and activity; but behold, this was not all—they were men who were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted. Yea, they were men of truth and soberness, for they had been taught to keep the commandments of God and to walk uprightly before him.
- President Thomas S. Monson – “In order for us to be strong and to withstand all the forces pulling us in the wrong direction or all the voices encouraging us to take the wrong path, we must have our own testimony. Whether you are 12 or 112—or anywhere in between—you can know for yourself that the gospel of Jesus Christ is true.”
Extension Activities:
- Have the kids share their favorite scripture story about standing up for what’s right. Here are some examples: Queen Esther, Nephi, Ammon, Helaman’s Stripling Warriors, Joseph Smith
- On the back of each scripture or quote, write the lyrics to a section of the song. As each group shares their passage, have them sing their section. Then, sing the whole song together!
- As you read through the quotes, have the children write words or phrases on the board that stand out to them. Look at the list you created together and have the kids discuss how they can stand as a witness of Christ.
- Invite teachers or children to share examples in their own lives when they had to stand as a witness of Christ “at work or at play.”
For a similar idea, check out this I Will Walk With Jesus Learn & Teach activity!
Stand for the Right Learn & Teach Printable Scripture Posters
Use these learn & teach printable scripture posters for your groups to use during this singing time activity. This printable includes 2 scriptures and 1 conference quote to read in primary.
I’ve also included a one-page printable with word strips for each passage. Just print out the pages you want to use and have some fun diving into the scriptures!
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Head over to this Stand for the Right First Letters Map for a fun word game to review this song!
What’s your favorite scripture story? How do you incorporate the scriptures in singing time?
