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I love the stories of faith in the Book of Mormon! Book of Mormon Stories<\/a> is a January song pick for 2024 Book of Mormon year in Come Follow Me<\/a> and is a great way to start off the new year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a fun way to review this song in primary, use this Book of Mormon Stories Directional Movement<\/strong> activity! This simple pattern incorporates only 3 actions and is a great way to keep even your youngest primary kiddos engaged! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

See all Book of Mormon Stories Singing Time Ideas<\/a> here!<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Book of Mormon Stories Directional Movement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This movement activity is super simple and fun! The idea behind this activity is to have one movement for each line of the song. The reason it’s called “directional” movement is because all these movements involve shifting directions! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This movement pattern can be used for all verses of this song! Just pick a verse to review or sing the entire song. At the beginning of singing time, start by reviewing Book of Mormon Stories with this flip chart<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve created a printable with large, 8×11 posters for each action in this movement pattern. You can find this printable later in the post! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post the first page of the directional marching pattern on the board. Let\u2019s sing the first line again! Stand up! Sing or say the first line, then start marching to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Then, switch directions and start marching to the left while singing the second line of the song. Post the rest of the directional marching pattern posters. Sing line 3 while spinning in a circle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line 4 is the trickiest part of the pattern because it incorporates all 3 actions. While singing, \u201cGiven this land\u201d step to the right. Then, step to the left while singing, \u201cif they lived.\u201d Finally, spin while singing, \u201crighteously!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s it! The pattern couldn\u2019t be simpler. Despite its simplicity, this activity is a great way to keep your primary kiddos engaged in singing time while practicing this Come Follow Me Book of Mormon song! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can use these directional movement activities along with this The Book of Mormon Stories Flip Chart<\/a>, if the kiddos need the words still.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’ve outlined the entire pattern below and included some additional ways to use this activity in primary! Let us know how you decide to use this activity in singing time! <\/p>\n\n\n

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Directional Movement Pattern: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Line 1: March to the Right<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first action in this pattern is simple! Just stand up and march your feet while moving to the right. You can either face the front of the classroom and march or turn your entire body to the right and march forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Use this action while singing, “Book of Mormon stories that my teacher tells to me.”<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line 2: March to the Left<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you get to the second line of the song, switch directions and keep marching! You can either turn to the left and march forward or face the front and march to the left. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Use this action while singing, “Are about the Lamanites in ancient history.”<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Line 3: Spin in a Circle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might get dizzy with this one! Simply turn or spin in a circle. Spin slowly so that you can spin for the entire line without falling over! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Use this action while singing, “Long ago our fathers came from far across the sea” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line 4: Step Right, Step Left, Quick Spin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Line 4 incorporates all 3 actions in the pattern! I’ve broken down the line below with each switch indicated with a slash (\/) mark. Simply step to the right, step to the left, then stop and spin! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Use this action while singing, “Given this land \/ if they lived \/ righteously.” <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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