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Are you looking for some fun ways to teach I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus<\/a> in Primary? I’ve got you covered! Here, I’m sharing all of my I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Singing Time ideas that I have published here on this blog, plus lots of other awesome teaching activities from around the web you’re going to love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you have a favorite Primary song? This one is up there on the list for me!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This song is included in ALL 4 years of the Primary Come Follow Me Program songs lists. Which year do you plan to teach it? I like to included it as part of the Primary New Testament songs<\/a> as I think it’s a great fit for the year and theme!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Teaching Ideas Packet<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It’s easier than ever before to teach this beautiful song with a variety of different teaching methods using this I’m Trying to be Like Jesus singing time ideas packet<\/a>! It includes lots of engaging ways to teach plus a custom art flip chart that makes it easy to learn the lyrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Score 7 fun ways to teach I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus with extended bonus printables in one easy to use\u00a0teaching packet in my shop<\/a>! Or, you can purchase the printable on my\u00a0Etsy shop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Flip Charts<\/h2>\n\n\n
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To get you started, a great resource is our I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Flip Charts<\/a> post! There are several different styles including a colorful, a lyrics only, and even a slideshow option if you want to save your printer and display the words with a digital flip chart instead!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is song #78 in the Children’s Songbook. You can grab the sheet music on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It will be easy to teach the song I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus by using the lyrics line by line with a color code that helps connect the core concepts of the song. Next, introduce the song with the rhythm using dominoes to make music come to life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Primary children will love playing through the Following His Ways board game to add in TONS of easy repetition or the song story to have a meaningful slower moment with the song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9 I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Singing Time Ideas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This post will help you find all of my I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus teaching ideas around this blog. Plus, I’m also sharing additional favorite lesson plans from other Primary music leaders at the end of this post! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Dominoes Clack<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Bring in something new and completely unexpected into the Primary room with this fun I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Dominoes<\/a> instrument! The Primary children will love to clack along to rhythm with these patterns. This is a great activity for the first verse or second verse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Scripture Stories<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dive into the scriptures to add meaning to the song lyrics with this I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Scripture Stories<\/a> lesson plan! It’s a great and easy way to teach with a spiritual learning style and add extra depth to your teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Song Story<\/h3>\n\n\n
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A song story is a powerful and fun way to teach a song! Head over to see this I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Song Story<\/a> to get started! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Secret Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n
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You’ll love this I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Secret Mission<\/a> activity. You’ll assign a hidden mission to several teachers or maybe the older children in Primary Singing Time. Then, see if the kids can decode and spot each of the hidden tasks on the key words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Color Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Use this I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Color Code<\/a> to decode each color and missing words in this engaging way to interact with this song. It helps bring some of the concepts together in a unique way! You could even cut them up like puzzle pieces shuffle them into a random order, then have the children help put them back in the correct order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Music Video<\/h3>\n\n\n
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A music video can be very powerful way to invite a special feeling into the Primary Room. I’ve sourced my 5 favorite I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Music Video<\/a> options and how I plan to use music videos in singing time in this post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Word Shapes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Let the kids solve for the missing letters in this I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Word Shapes<\/a> puzzle! Can the reveal the hidden message while they sing through the song? Several ways to use this activity to make it great for a range of ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Following His Ways Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Take on a twist of a classic candy land game with this activity to sing on repeat with this I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Following His Ways Game<\/a>! It’s perfect for a review activity or great for teaching the song in a unique way as each game space represents one word of the song with different color spaces for Jesus and Us. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us in singing this beautiful song together with this pretty I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus Sing-Along video<\/a> that uses a guitar melody. I love this song so much, and the guitar just adds another lovely feeling to the music! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This would be a wonderful resource to use to introduce the song for the first time or to play the music while the kids listen for a spiritual connection activity. You can also send the link to the video home for families to practice the song from home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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21 More Ways to Teach I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Handbell Chart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Handbells are always so much fun to use with Primary songs! Merry Bells makes printable bell charts or a fun Play Along DVD to use with a variety of Primary songs. Use coupon code PrimarySinging<\/strong> to save 10% on any order. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus is included in their Primary Set 1<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Stick Puppets<\/h3>\n\n\n
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I love these adorable stick puppets<\/a> to help us shadow being more like Jesus Christ! You can pass out half children and half puppets of Christ song visuals. Then, have the kids take turns singing based on which puppet their holding, easy peasy! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus – Partner Scarves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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