When I Am Baptized Rhythm Sticks

Today, I’ve got a fun When I Am Baptized Rhythm Sticks review activity.

With this song being one the kids know from the year before, it lets us have a lot of fun playing games and reviewing the message and words as we get ready for the program this year.

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When I Am Baptized Rhythm Sticks

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With this activity, I’ll start them out as usual reviewing it once before we start an activity, then demonstrating the pattern, before passing out the rhythm sticks and letting them try out the pattern.

You’ll want a set (or probably 2) of rhythm sticks. Keep in mind that for most activities the kids will have 2 rhythm sticks each.

I’m all for getting enough for just half the Primary, though. Taking turns and switching with a partner let’s us practice the song twice as much, without it feeling like a chore!

When I Am Baptized Rhythm Stick Pattern Cards

It’s easier than ever to make (and demonstrate) rhythm stick patterns in Singing Time with our helpful Rhythm Stick Pattern Cards available in our digital shop!

You can also head over to this helpful post where we share tips and tricks for using rhythm sticks in Primary!

When I Am Baptized Junior Rhythm Sticks Pattern

Click-Rub – Click by hitting one rhythm stick onto the other, then slide the one rhythm stick up and down along the other one for the rest of the notes. Repeat.

“I” like to look / “for” rain-bows / “when” -ever there / “is” rain

Clicks & Pause – Click with one rhythm stick onto the other, repeat 4 times. Then pause the remaining notes.

“I” / “want” / “my” / “life” / (to be as clean)

Slide Up & Down – Hold one rhythm stick upward. Slide the other rhythm stick, holding it sideways, up to the top of the stick and over the top, going back down the backside. Repeat.

I want / to be / the best / I can

When I Am Baptized Senior Rhythm Sticks Pattern

Click-Rub – Click by hitting one rhythm stick onto the other, then slide the one rhythm stick up and down along the other one for the rest of the notes. Repeat.

“I” like to look / “for” rain-bows / “when” -ever there / “is” rain

Alternate Clicks & Pause – Click with one rhythm stick onto the other, then switch to click with the other hand’s rhythm stick tapping the first hands. Repeat 4 times, then pause the 4 half-notes.

“I” / “want” / “my” / “life” / (to be as clean)

Slide Up & Down – Hold one rhythm stick upward. Slide the other rhythm stick, holding it sideways, up to the top of the stick and over the top, going back down the backside. Repeat.

I want / to be / the best / I can

Drum Your Lap – Use both rhythm sticks like drumsticks on your lap tapping in an alternating, quick pattern, with 2 taps per word!

and live with God a-gain.

When I Am Baptized Rhythm Sticks Video Demo

Watch as I share the pattern. Keep in mind, I had NOT practiced this at all, just had my cheat sheet up and went for it. Practice a few times, and you’ll have it down good enough to teach!

If you can’t get the video for When I Am Baptized Rhythm Sticks pattern above to load, then head to my YouTube channel to see it there!

When I Am Baptized Rhythm Sticks Printable Singing Time Lesson Plan

I’ve included a printable version with 2 different patterns – a simpler pattern and a more challenging option for Senior Primary below. It’ll be a great resource to display up on the white board to help give your visual learners a reference point while teaching the pattern.

You can also use the pattern printable as a crack the code. What do you think this action might be? Then, swap out each symbol for a different action that fits the melody!

You’ll want to grab our When I Am Baptized Paper Plates rhythm activity, too!

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