For a unique way to review The Miracle (archives) in primary this month, try this The Miracle Sand Blocks activity with actions that pair with each miracle described in the lyrics!
The Miracle Sand Blocks
You will love how this sand blocks activity brings this song to life (more living music ideas)! No need to bring in any fancy instruments for this activity. You can make your own sand block instruments for less than $5 and have plenty for everyone!
Today, I’m sharing some sand block actions that pair well each miracle in the first verse of this beautiful primary song that is now included in the new hymnbook! Hooray!
Before passing out sand blocks, sing through the first verse once. If you don’t already have a copy of our The Miracle flip chart for this New Testament song, it’s nice to have handy!
This song teaches about so many miracles! It’s hard to remember them all. Let’s try some actions to help us remember. Pass out a set of sand blocks to each child. If you are short on sand blocks sets, take turns with a partner.
Demonstrate the first action by patting your knees, alternating left and right to imitate walking. One miracle Jesus performed was walking on water.
Can you make your sand blocks sound like thunder? Clap them loudly together, then pause and hold them still. Jesus “stilled the storm and calm the angry sea.”
Does anyone know what leprosy is? It’s a very painful disease that affects your skin. Tap each hand with your sand blocks to demonstrate that Jesus “healed the leper.”
Next, cover your eyes and uncover them as you sing the phrase, “the blind to see.” Jesus fed thousands of people with only a small amount of food. Swish your sand blocks near your mouth for the line – “He fed a thousand people with a loaf or two of bread.”
Lastly, slowly raise your sand blocks in the air.
Can we try them all? This is where the visuals will really come in handy. Tape a copy of the printable sand block actions on the board to follow along with as you sing the entire first verse.
Sing through the entire song a few times using the sand block actions. This is a great way to get in lots of song practice without becoming too repetitive. Collect all the sand blocks at the end, saving a minute or two to share your testimony.
Sand Blocks Verse 1 Pattern:
Here’s a quick breakdown of the sand block actions for the first verse. Watch the short demonstration video later in this post, and grab a copy of the printable version as you prepare for singing time!
- Pat knees, alternate L/R – “Jesus walked upon the water”
- Clap Loudly, then hold blocks quietly – “He stilled the storm…”
- Tap Hand – “With His hands He healed the leper”
- Pat knees – “He made the lame to walk”
- Cover, then uncover eyes – “The blind to see”
- Swish near mouth – “He fed a thousand people…”
- Slowly raise upward – “He raised her from the dead
Extension Activities:
- Play “Guess the Miracle” by doing one sand block action at a time and guess which miracle from the song it matches best
- Add a chorus pattern that follows the rhythm of the song. Try a few different actions to add some variety. Ex. Pat knees, tap high/low, tap side/side
- Make it a partner activity by swapping the knee pats to sand block claps with a partner. This is especially fun for your social primary kids!
For another fun similar activity, head over to see this Liken the Scriptures Sand Blocks singing time activity!
The Miracle Sand Blocks Demo Video
Need a quick confidence boost before singing time? Practice the entire sand blocks pattern for the first verse along with me and clear up any questions you may have! In this video, I demonstrate all 7 actions for the first verse, as well as share some extra tips for incorporating sand blocks for the chorus.
–> The Miracle Sand Blocks Demo Video <–
The Miracle Sand Blocks Printable Song Helps
This free in-post printable includes 1/4 page action cards for each miracle in the first verse.
This activity has extended printables available including an extended pattern and pattern with lyrics chart. You’ll find these extended printables included in the INSTANT Primary Singing membership when The Miracle is the featured song of the month.
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Head over to this The Miracle Movement Words activity next and listen for keywords paired with simple actions for a fun review idea!
What other fun ways will you use this sand blocks singing time activity in your Primary room?
