tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11179962651794741802024-03-13T02:46:02.214-07:00Oh What do you do for Singing Time?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-21838535826018456992014-08-23T09:04:00.002-07:002014-08-23T09:18:37.314-07:00Back-to-School<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Here are is a fun activity for back-to-school...I have posted this before, but this time I have adapted it to be done with this year's program songs.</span><br />
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Fill a backpack with various school supplies.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Attach the saying to each one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a child choose an item from the
backpack and then sing the corresponding song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><u>Glue Stick</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> - </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Stick
to the Savior’s example like glue.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">If you do so, you will always </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">choose </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">the right. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Song: "He Sent His Son" p. 37</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><u>Pencil</u> - The
scriptures contain the written words of Prophets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can read them to</span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">learn how to return to our Heavenly
Father and Savior.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Song: Your song of choice about prophets.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><u>Crayons</u> - Priesthood ordinances and temple work "color" our lives... they </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">bless us and</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">make it possible for our families to be together forever. </span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Sharpener</u> - Stay
“sharp” and be in-tune.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> When you're baptized and confirmed, you </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">become a member of the church & receive the Holy Ghost. He will comfort and</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">guide </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">you and help you know the truth. </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Song: "Baptism" p. 100</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><u>Eraser</u> - Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, we can repent and be forgiven of our</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">sins. We can "erase" our mistakes! </span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Song: "I Stand All Amazed" p. 193 Hymn Book</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><u>Calculator</u> - The
best way to “calculate” how to return to Heavenly Father<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> is to follow </span></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">His plan.</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><u>Ruler</u></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"> - Parents and children have important responsibilities in families. Children can show love to their parents by obeying them and keeping the "rules".</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Song: "The Family is of God" p. 28-29 of Sharing Time Outline</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><u>Scissors</u> - “Cut”
things from your life that aren’t pleasing to Heavenly Father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">Participating in wholesome activities will strengthen you and your family. </span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Song: "Seek the Lord Early" p. 108</span></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-75065764113888152042014-07-06T08:06:00.001-07:002014-07-08T14:12:31.804-07:00BaptismAs I am sure you know, this month's song is "Baptism". Most of your kiddos should at least be familiar with it. Last time it was a program song, this is how I introduced it & it worked really well. This activity works well for reviewing the song also.<br />
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Place a picture of Christ being baptized on the chalkboard/bulletin board at the front of the room. Dress up like a news reporter...I wore a trench coat, a sticker on my chest that said "<i>Primary Singing Time News</i>", and carried a microphone and/or notebook & pencil. You could also have someone else with a video camera follow you around. <br />
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Enter the room and introduce yourself...for example, <i>"This is Sister Lewis with Primary Singing Time News"</i>. Next ask the children "who", "what", "where", "when", "why", and "how" questions in the order of the song and take notes of their answers. For example, for the first line of the song, point to Jesus and John the Baptist and ask, "<i>Who are these people?</i>" Then ask another child "<i>where are they?</i>" (in Judea). "<i>When is this happening?</i>" (Long ago). Then play their answers back... "<i>Okay, let me make sure I have this straight. "Jesus came to John the Baptist in Judea long ago. Is that right?</i>" Have the children sing the portion of the song you've just asked questions about. Proceed in the same fashion with the rest of the song. <br />
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As I ask questions and get the children's answers, it works well to place pictures/visuals that correspond to each portion of the song on the board. Then as I play their answers back and as they sing, I point to each picture. <br />
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Have fun with this one! The kids love it.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Century Gothic', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-52145222555784030412014-04-12T08:34:00.000-07:002014-04-12T08:39:17.679-07:00The Family is of God<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I originally found an awesome lesson plan for "The Family is of God" on the blog, <a href="http://perglersprimaryplace.blogspot.com/2012/09/the-family-is-of-god-sharing-time.html" target="_blank">Pergler's Primary Place.</a> It incorporates the proclamation to the family. I thought it could easily be adapted for singing time. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-Wrap a picture of a family. Present it to the children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-“Inside this present is a picture of a gift from Heavenly
Father.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-“Raise your hand if you like to give gifts? Put your hand down
and think of someone you have given a gift to. Why did you give that gift to
that person? Was it because you love them?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-“Our Heavenly Father gave us this gift (refer to the wrapped
present) because He loves us. Listen to this song for a clue about what
Heavenly Father’s gift is and then I’ll let you guess what it is.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-Play the song for children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-Let the children guess what the gift from Heavenly Father is
and then unwrap the present.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-“Why did God give us families?”<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Listen to the song again & take answers from the
children.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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“The Family: A Proclamation to the World”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“In 1995, the prophet, President Hinckley, issued this
proclaiming, ‘the family is central to the
Creator’s plan for the eternal destiny of His children. Happiness in family
life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord
Jesus Christ.’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Successful families
work together…when family life is founded on the teachings of Jesus Christ, we
can be happy!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This means when we
follow the Savior’s example and do what He has asked us to do, we can be happy
with our families…both on earth and through eternity!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">- “Our new song
for April is ‘The Family Is of God’. We are going to learn about the special
responsibilities parents have and also how we can honor and help our
parents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a series of
homes filled with love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will
come up and pick a heart…each one has part of the song on it and something
important about families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then you
will place the heart in this happy home and help create an eternal family.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-A Primary child
will select a heart from a house.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Start with house #1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each
heart has a verse from the song written on it…have the hearts coordinate with
whatever chart or visual you are using to teach the song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I placed blank house images up on the board & then wrote the verse to the song on a heart (I used the same image for the heart). I then taped/velcroed the heart to the house image. </span>Have the child read the heart (or read
it for them) and place it in the house (create the paper house below or use a toy house).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Present the corresponding portion of your visual and then sing it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discuss/explain & share personal
stories/testimony where needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Continue with the remaining hearts/houses, adding lines to the song and
singing as you go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">-Close by bearing
testimony of the importance of families.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">Love at Home
clipart can be found at <a href="http://www.freeldsart.com/love-at-home.htm">http://www.freeldsart.com/love-at-home.htm</a>.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: inherit;">House can be
found at <a href="http://www.lds.org/friend/1996/06/sharing-time-love-at-home?lang=eng">http://www.lds.org/friend/1996/06/sharing-time-love-at-home?lang=eng</a>.
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<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-37000987937518846052014-03-02T08:40:00.000-08:002014-03-02T08:42:18.799-08:00I Stand All AmazedThis month's song is "I Stand All Amazed". Teaching hymns can be tricky. They often contain difficult vocabulary & concepts. It's important to really break down the lyrics for the children to be sure they understand what they're singing about.<br />
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I recently held a training for the choristers in our stake at our Primary Leadership Training. I assigned each of the choristers a song from this year's outline & asked them to share how they would teach it. Below are Sister Grant's thoughts on "I Stand All Amazed".<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">These need to be slightly adapted depending on the age of the children.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">1. This song is about the atonement of Jesus Christ. When we say "atonement," we are talking about Jesus' suffering in the Garden of Gethsemane and on the cross.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">2. How many of you have ever broken an arm or leg, or hurt yourself in some way? (Most children will raise their hands, and a few will want to share their experiences, so it's important to keep things reined in at this point :) ).</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">3. When we sin, our spirit gets hurt, kind of like getting a broken arm or leg. But we can't make our spirit all better by ourselves. We need Jesus' help.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">4. In the Garden and on the cross, in some way we don't completely understand, Jesus was able to take our sins and suffering upon himself. This means that when we repent (i.e., recognize our wrong, apologize, promise never to do it again), Jesus can take the hurt out of us and into himself, and he overcomes it--he makes it better. This is an amazing gift that Jesus has given us!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">5. "I Stand All Amazed" is a song about being grateful for Jesus' atonement. There are some grown-up words that we can learn about so we understand this song better. (Each music leader could pick the words to focus on. Possibilities include amazed, confused, grace, proffers, and/or crucified.)</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">On another topic, a friend asked how to explain to children the scripture about the earth being "utterly wasted" if temple work isn't done (see D&C 138:47-48, also D&C 2). Here is the explanation I gave him. It occurred to me that this might be helpful for the month when we're teaching a family history song.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Before we came to earth, we lived with our Heavenly Father. While we were there, we made promises to help our family members. Some of our family members came to earth before us, when the gospel wasn't on the earth. It was very brave of them and they had many challenges because they didn't have the gospel.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />We promised these family members that when we came to earth, we would help them get the blessings of the gospel. We would find out who they were, and we would go to the temple to be baptized for them and receive other gospel ordinances so they could be together forever as families.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Now we're on the earth. Do we remember our life with Heavenly Father? That's right, we don't. So how can we remember those promises we made to our family members before us? Well, Heavenly Father said in this scripture that he would put those promises in our hearts. So even if we don't remember them with our heads, we will feel them in our hearts. We will want to help our ancestors by going to the temple for them so they can have all the blessings of the gospel, and be together forever as families.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Did you know that when we do temple work for our family members who have died, we also make our own families stronger? Doing temple work for our families is so important! In fact, in this scripture, the Lord says that if we don't do it, the earth will be in really bad trouble by the time he comes back. (That would probably be enough for Junior Primary; for Senior Primary, we could talk more about the problems we see around us in the world because of the war on families.)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-67309783735961669762013-10-08T10:49:00.000-07:002013-10-08T10:49:09.601-07:00Halloween
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>“Boo-ling”</u> </span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">For this activity, you will need bowling pins (I picked mine up at Target),
paper ghosts, and a small ball or pumpkin. Write song titles on the back of the
ghosts and tape them to the bowling pins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Set the pins up and have a child roll the ball toward them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the child knocks down one pin,
that's the song you sing. If a few pins are knocked down, he or she can
choose between the songs. If a strike is bowled, the child gets to choose
his or her favorite primary song. Once a song is chosen, remove that
pin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You could also just tape the
ghosts to the pins without songs written on the back.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the child bowls a strike, he or she gets to pick the
song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, the chorister picks.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Halloween
Ring Toss </u></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">This idea was found on</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: Chalkboard;"><a href="http://www.iheartprimarymusic.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">www.iheartprimarymusic.blogspot.com</span></a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Century Gothic";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Use
6 empty 2-liter pop bottles as bowling pins (wrap them with Halloween scrapbook
paper to make them cute). Use diving rings or paper plates with the
middles cut out for your rings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Put a number on the top of each lid to represent a song to sing.
Choose a child to try throwing a ring around a bottle...each child gets 3
chances.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Mummy
Wrap</u></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">This activity is super simple and the children always love it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will need several rolls of toilet
paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Select two children to come
up…one to be the mummy and one to wrap the toilet paper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have the child wrap the other in toilet
paper like a mummy while the rest of the children sing a song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Witches
Brew</u></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">This activity was seen on <a href="http://www.iheartprimarymusic.blogspot.com/">www.iheartprimarymusic.blogspot.com</a>. You will need a large pot (cauldron), straws, and clipart images to serve as
“ingredients” (for example, a bat, pumpkin, ghost, spider, etc.).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Write a song to sing on the back of
each one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Choose a child to suck
up an stew ingredient with the straw and put it in the pot. Sing the
corresponding song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Trick-Treat-or-Share?</u></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">This idea came from</span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 13.0pt;">
</span><span style="font-family: Chalkboard;"><a href="http://www.beehivemessages.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">www.beehivemessages.blogspot.com</span></a></span><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="color: grey;">Place TRICK, TREAT, or SHARE cards in a
trick-or-treat bag. </span></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Choose a child to pick
a card from the basket.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If a TRICK
CARD is chosen, the child will have to do a music trick.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Possible tricks are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">1.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Line
up prophet photos in order and then sing “Latter-day Prophets” as a group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">2.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Line
up all of the Book of Mormon books in order and then sing “Books of the Book of
Mormon” as a group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">3.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sing
“Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” backwards with the motions as a group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">If a
TREAT CARD is chosen, special music treats are given.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">1.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Girls
sing for the boys <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">2.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Boys
sing for the girls<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">3.<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Teachers
sing to the Primary children<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">If a
SHARE CARD is chosen, the children pick their favorite song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They could also lead the music, play
the piano (if they know how to play), sing a solo, etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><u>Dr. Diagnosis<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">This
idea is courtesy of my creative friend who is also a chorister.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a man in your ward dress up like a
doctor…we were fortunate to have an actual doctor in our ward who was willing
to participate.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He brought his own
bag and instruments.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, a
toy doctor kit would also work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Outfit the doctor with a white lab coat and a clipboard.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Print
out a form for each song beforehand with instructions on how the song needs to
be improved…this is for the chorister’s and doctor’s eyes-only!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Introduce “Dr. Diagnosis” to the
children and explain that he heard some of their program songs were “sick” and
needed a doctor’s special attention.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Present the doctor with a patient (song) to be diagnosed (give him the
form for the chosen song).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you
sing each of the songs, have Dr. Diagnosis wander around the room…he can listen
to the children’s hearts with his stethoscope, shine is light in their mouths,
feel their foreheads for fever, check their ears, pretend to give shots,
etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After each song, have him
give his diagnosis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Songs
may need the following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Shot:
" shot of enthusiasm"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Alcohol:
"to clean it up...a little sloppy"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Blood
Pressure Cuff: "pump it up"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pills:
"relieve the pain" (doesn't sound like you are enjoying it)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Tongue
Depressor: "lazy tongue...say words clearly"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Stethoscope:
"work on breathing"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ointment:
"rub on face to smile more"<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Thermometer:
"too hot...too loud...calm down a little" etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">An
incentive poster can also be made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Title the poster “Primary Song Hospital”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Write 3 categories across the top of the poster:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Intensive Care Unit, Recovery, and
Discharge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make slips of paper
with song titles and tape them down the side of the poster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All songs start out in the Intensive
Care Unit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As improvements are
made, songs can move to a higher ward in the Primary Song Hospital.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once all songs have been “discharged”,
the children get a reward…a sucker, bouncy ball, or other prize given at a
doctor’s office would be cute.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><u>The Greatest Show On Earth<o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Who
doesn’t love going to the circus?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
idea was originally seen at <a href="http://www.iheartprimarymusic.blogspot.com/">www.iheartprimarymusic.blogspot.com</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Introduce
the activity by saying, “Tickets please, tickets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Step right up for the greatest show on earth…The (Your
Ward’s Name) Primary Program!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Place
the names of your circus acts and/or games on a spinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a child spin to see which activity
he or she gets to do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If you don’t
have a spinner, adhere names of acts to the sides of a large die or put them on
strips of paper in a sack/container.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>After the child completes the activity, sing a song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Possible
Circus Acts & Games include:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Duck
pond - Place 3 rubber ducks in a row on the table. Have a child choose 1
duck. If the duck with the “x” on the bottom is chosen, he or she gets to
pick how to sing the song (use “Sing like a…” discs found at <a href="http://divinesecretsofaprimarychorister.blogspot.com/2008/11/sing-like.html">http://divinesecretsofaprimarychorister.blogspot.com/2008/11/sing-like.html</a>).
If not, sing normal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Tight
Rope – Lay a rope out on the ground.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Have a child pick a paper strip describing how to perform tricks on the
rope (while the group sings a song). Tricks can include: normal,
sideways, backwards, one arm in air, toe to heel, eyes closed, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Lion
Tamer - Tape paper flames around a hula-hoop.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pick 2 children…one to hold the hula-hoop while the other
throws a stuffed lion through it. Give 3 chances…if all 3 go through the hoop,
the child chooses how to sing the song. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Clown
Alley - Have a child dress up like a clown & lead the song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pin
the nose on the clown (Hot-n-Cold) – Place a large picture of a clown on the
chalkboard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Blindfold a child and
give him or her a red nose to pin on the clown. Tell the other children
to sing loud when the child is near where the nose should go and soft when he
or she is far away.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ring
Toss – I found an inexpensive ring toss game at Toys-r-Us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, 2-liter bottles and a diving
ring could also be used.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a
child try to toss the rings on the stakes/bottles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Determine how many rings the child has to get on to win…if
he or she succeeds, have him or her pick how to sing the song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, sing normal.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Juggler
– Have a child try to juggle while the rest of the children sing a song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Guess
Your Weight – Bring a scale from home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Pick two children…one to step on the scale and the other to guess how
much the child weighs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the
child guesses within 5 pounds of the actual weight, he or she gets to choose
which program song to sing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Milk
Bottle Game – Place a stack of cans or bottles on a table…I used plastic
bowling pins.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a child throw a
ball and try to knock them all over.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If he or she succeeds, have him or her pick which program song to sing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">An
incentive poster for passing off songs can also be used.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Title the poster “The Greatest Show on
Earth”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>List songs down the side
of the poster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The object is for
all songs to earn 3 tickets each.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each one starts out with zero tickets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As improvements are made, tape tickets beside the song
titles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once they’ve all received
3 tickets, the children earn a “circus treat”…for example, a pixie stick, candy
circus peanuts, or tootsie rolls.<u><o:p></o:p></u></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Choose
who gets to come up by passing a torch around the room while the pianist plays
(hot potato style). I fashioned my torch out of a flashlight and colored
cellophane. This was fun because you could actually turn it on and it
looked like flames. Another idea is to make one out of a toilet paper
roll and tissue or construction paper.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Place
each of the game titles in a sack or on a spinner. Have each child who receives
the torch draw or spin to see which game he or she will be participating
in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once a game has been chosen,
remove it from the sack or spinner (if using the spinner, add another game after
one has been removed).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">The
following activities serve as your "games": <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Basketball</u>
- I used my Little Tikes basketball hoop but an over-the-door hoop would also
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have the child try to make a
basket. If it’s made, he or she gets to choose the song. If not,
you choose it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Long
Jump</u> - Place three papers spaced evenly in a row on the floor that read
"Chorister's Pick", "Teacher's Pick", and “Your
Pick". Have a child see how far he or she can jump. Whatever
paper the child lands on or closest to determines the song. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Swimming</u>
- Have the child lead the group in "Do as I am Doing" swimming
(swimmer's arms). This would also work for running, rowing, Equestrian,
Taekwando etc. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Archery</u>
- Wal-Mart & Target sell inexpensive bow and arrow sets. Make a
target and place it on the bulletin board. Have a child try his or her
skills...if the target is hit, he or she picks the song. If not, you pick
the song. You could also make a target that has different ways to sing
the song on it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Whichever one hit
is how you sing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For example: hum,
stop/go, fast/slow, quiet/loud, etc. I have visuals I've made that say
each of these...the child gets to raise and lower them while everyone else
follows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would also work for
shooting using a Nerf gun. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Volleyball </u>-
Have the children pass a beach ball around the room while singing. A balloon
would also work. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Diving </u>-
Have the child stand on a chair and try to drop a Polly Pocket into a mason jar
or other container with a smaller opening. Another idea is to use a
clothespin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If the object goes in
the jar, the child gets to choose the song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If not, you do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Gymnastics</u>
- Sing "Hinges". Gymnasts definitely have to have hinges!!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Javelin</u>
- Have the child throw a swim noodle. Again, you can place distances on
the floor using tape or papers to determine how to sing the song or which song
to sing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Discus</u>
- This is the same thing as the javelin but with a paper plate
"discus".<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Karate</u>
- Have the child karate chop a plastic Easter egg or other object that breaks
open easily. Have the name of the song to sing inside. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>High
Jump</u> - Put song titles on small squares of paper and stack them high on the
wall. Have a child jump as high as he or she can to grab a song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><u>Shot
Putt</u> - Put numbers representing songs in the bottom of a muffin tin.
Have a child stand at a line on the floor and see if he or she can toss a
cotton ball into one.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sing the
corresponding song.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Give
each child a "gold medal" at the end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Gold candy coins or Rolos work well. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">School
Supplies – Fill a backpack with various school supplies.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Attach the saying to each one.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';">Have a child choose an item from the
backpack and then sing the corresponding song.</span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Eraser<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We
have been blessed with the gift of repentance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can “erase” our mistakes!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Repentance
p. 98<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Glue Stick<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Stick
to the Savior’s example like glue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you do so, you will always choose the right!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>I’m
Trying to Be like Jesus p. 178, Jesus Once Was a Little Child p. 59<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pencil<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
scriptures contain the written words of Prophets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We can read them to learn how to return to our Heavenly
Father and Savior.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Book of Mormon Stories p. 118, Seek the Lord Early p. 108, Search,
Ponder, and Pray p. 109<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Crayons<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Always
remember your Primary Colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Red
is for courage to do what is right, yellow’s for service from morning til
night, blue is for truth in your thought and your deed. You will be happy when
this is your creed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Our
Primary Colors p. 258<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Sharpener<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Stay
“sharp” and be in-tune.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Always
listen for the still small voice.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He will help you choose the right!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>The
Holy Ghost p. 105<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Calculator<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>The
best way to “calculate” how to return to Heavenly Father</span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>is
to follow His plan!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>I
Will Follow God’s Plan p. 164<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ruler<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Always
follow Heavenly Father’s “rules”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>If you do, you will be blessed!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Keep
the Commandments p. 146<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Scissors<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>“Cut”
things from your life that aren’t pleasing to Heavenly Father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When we follow the teachings of Jesus
and choose the right, we will always be happy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Choose
the Right Way p. 160<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Folders
– This idea was originally seen Sugardoodle (credit unknown).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Buy different colored school folders
and label the fronts with school subjects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the inside, write a Primary song that corresponds to the
subject.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have a child choose a
folder and then sing the song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Possible subjects are:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Biology<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>My
Heavenly Father Loves Me p. 228<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Art<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Our
Primary Colors p. 258<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Anatomy<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Head,
Shoulders, Knees, and Toes p. 275<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Music<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Hum
Your Favorite Hymn p. 152<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Science<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>When
I Am Baptized p. 103<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Reading<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>The
Books in the Book of Mormon p. 119, Scripture Power<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Recess<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Do
As I'm Doing p. 276<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">P.E.
<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Hinges
p. 277<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Math<span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>Keep
the Commandments p. 146<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Social
Studies<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Children
All Over the World p. 16<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">History<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Book
of Mormon Stories p. 118<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Geography<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>Called
to Serve p. 174<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-69946956209144982892013-08-03T15:17:00.000-07:002013-08-04T09:47:25.291-07:00PrayerAugust Week 1: The scriptures teach me how to pray.<br />
<br />
The song for this month is "A Child's Prayer". Most of your primary children should be familiar with this song...you may just need to review it. <i>The Friend</i> magazine provides an activity that lends itself well to this week's theme. See <a href="http://www.lds.org/friend/2013/08/heavenly-father-hears-and-answers-my-prayers?lang=eng" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Assign a song for practice to each person who prayed (be sure to have "A Child's Prayer" as one of the songs). <i>The Friend</i> only provides 4 people so I will be adding a few additional ones. Place cards with these people & the scripture reference in a container to draw from. Place large visuals of the "why he/she prayed" and "what happened" cards on the chalkboard. I will be printing mine out on 8 1/2 x 11 sheets of paper. Be sure to mix them up! Choose a child to pick a card & read it out loud...the person and the scripture reference. Have the rest of the children match the "who" and "what" that go with the person. Sing a song for practice.<br />
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*I am going to add the following scriptural figures:<br />
Alma - Prayed for help in teaching the Zoramites. Asked Heavenly Father to comfort him and his companions and give them strength in their missionary work. See chapter 31.<br />
Ammon - See Alma 27:4-5, 10-12<br />
King Mosiah - See Mosiah 28:6-7<br />
The Primary Children - See Moroni 10:3-5Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-69694561142698484202013-07-11T07:46:00.000-07:002013-07-11T07:46:05.820-07:00Pioneer Day
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">I like to do activities for Pioneer Day throughout the month of July. There are so many fun pioneer songs to sing & your program songs can easily be incorporated into all of these activities. Have fun!</span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pioneer
Children – Another classic made by my mother.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Choose a child to put their face through the visual while
singing a Pioneer Day song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This
works especially well with “Pioneer Children Sang as They Walked” p. 214.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– Assign a song to each bonnet.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: grey; font-family: 'Century Gothic';"><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Wagon
Wheel of Fortune – This idea is courtesy of “The Ordinary Adventures of a
Primary Chorister” blog (</span><span style="color: #0c0800; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><a href="http://www.basicprimarymusic.blogspot.com/">www.basicprimarymusic.blogspot.com</a></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Select 6 graphics and tape them to a large spinner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> I used one that I bought from Oriental Trading.</span></span></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Graphics can be found at</span><span style="color: #0c0800; font-family: "Century Gothic";"> </span><span style="color: #0c0800; font-family: Chalkboard;"><a href="http://basicprimarymusic.blogspot.com/2010/07/pioneer-wagon-wheel-of-fortune.html"><span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">http://basicprimarymusic.blogspot.com/2010/07/pioneer-wagon-wheel-of-fortune.html</span></a></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Explain that, <i>"When
the Pioneers were traveling across the prairies, plains, deserts, and mountains
to reach the Salt Lake Valley, they encountered many adventures! We are
going to sings songs today that teach us about their journeys.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First we will spin the spinner on the
wagon wheel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The spinner will land
on a picture of one of their adventures, and I will explain how we will sing
the pioneer song."</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Select a child
to spin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sing the song according
to the graphic where the spinner stops.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ox:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sing
very slowly <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>"Teams
of oxen were used to pull heavy wagons. <o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><i>Oxen are very slow animals, but because they are stronger than
horses or mules, many pioneers used them to pull their heavy wagons."</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Bunny
rabbit:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sing
very fast<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><i>"Rabbits were seen along the pioneer trail. Rabbits are
FAST and hard to catch!"</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pioneer
girl: <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Only
girls sing (Put girl pioneer clothes on a girl) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>"These
are some of the things pioneer girls would wear."</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Pioneer
boy:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Only
boys sing (Put boy pioneer clothes on a boy) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>"These
are some of the things pioneer boys would wear."</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cowboy
boot:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sing
western style <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><i>"Lots of pioneer boys and girls your age were real cowboys
and cowgirls! They drove cows and other animals all by themselves along the
pioneer trek!"</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Snake:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sing
very quietly <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><i>"Yes, there were rattlesnakes! If the pioneers encountered
a rattlesnake it was best to be very quiet and not disturb it!"</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Native
American:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Children
trade seats<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><i>"There were many, many encounters with Indians along the
trails.</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><i>Pioneers would 'TRADE' some of their
precious items (jewelry, dishes, toys, furniture) for much needed food, or furs
and blankets to keep warm."</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ax
& Wood:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Sing
"choppy" (staccato) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><i>"Children had the job of collecting firewood for campfires.
When there were no trees for wood, they would collect sagebrush or buffalo dung
to burn in their campfires! </i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Beehive & Bee:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>If
the child holds this picture up high in the air, everyone hums. When the child
hides the picture, everyone sings the words. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>"The
Pioneers wanted to call their new home 'Deseret', which meant 'honey bee' in
the Jaredite language in the Book of Mormon. The honey bee was symbolic for how
industrious or 'busy' the pioneers were, just like bees!"</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Ant:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Stomp
to the beat <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><i>"Sometimes insects, like ants, invaded the pioneer camps.
Pioneers had to stomp to get the ants off their bodies! Yikes!"</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Cow:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>Hot-n-Cold
(A child leaves the room while someone hides the cow in the room. When the
child returns, the rest of the children sing loud when he/she is close to the
cow and softly when he/she is not close). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><i>"If
a cow wandered away from the pioneer camps, sometimes children your age had to
search for them and bring them back to the camp."</i></span><span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sing (Divide the children in two and have the first group sing a phrase of the
song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The second group echoes the
first.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have the pianist play each
phrase twice throughout the entire song.) <i>"When the pioneers finally
reached the mountains they discovered some places in canyons, between two
mountains, that would echo anything they said or sang!"<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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each picture has been landed on with the spinner and used, replace it with a
new picture. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-42898730931680846222013-06-17T19:45:00.001-07:002013-06-17T22:28:44.061-07:00BYU Women's Conference - Primary Singing Time IdeasI had the opportunity to create a Sharing Station for BYU Women's Conference this year. I was beyond thrilled when I received the topic, "Primary Singing Time Fun". I had never been to Women's Conference before so I wasn't sure what to expect...talk about a wonderful experience! It was so great to chat with all of the amazing women who strolled through my booth. I met many choristers and was able to share my ideas with them as well as hear some of theirs. One thing that remained consistent with every chorister was the LOVE they all had for their calling. It truly is the best calling in the church. We are so blessed to teach these sweet children about the gospel through music each week & to learn from their testimonies.<br />
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You can view my virtual sharing station & handouts <a href="http://ce.byu.edu/cw/womensconference/sharing/2013/sharing_stations/62.php" target="_blank">here</a>. I shared ideas for the following topics:<br />
Games<br />
Seasonal Activities<br />
Wiggle Songs<br />
Program Review Activities<br />
New Children<br />
Birthdays<br />
Singing Motivators<br />
How to Teach a Song<br />
Song Ideas for the Weekly Themes (correspond with the Sharing Time Outline)<br />
Monthly Planning Worksheet<br />
Resources<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-74691912875270591922013-06-10T14:11:00.002-07:002013-06-10T14:12:46.222-07:00Dress A Father<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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visual was made by my mother YEARS ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is truly vintage Primary!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It’s a classic that I continue to bring out each year and the children
love it as much as I did as a child. Display the father visual and tell the
children that you are going to help him get ready for work/church…be sure to
make his hair look extra messy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Assign a song to each item and place them in a small suitcase. Choose a
child to select an item and place it on the father.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sing the corresponding song.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Items are as follows:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>a comb to straighten his hair, a razor (remove the blade or keep the
cover on) to shave his face (remove the sandpaper), a hat, a shirt, a tie, and
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Close by bearing your testimony of the gift of the Holy Ghost. Explain to the children that if they live worthily, the Holy Ghost will help them make correct choices.<br />
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Other songs for practice this week could include: "The Holy Ghost" p. 105, "Listen, Listen" p. 107, "The Still Small Voice" p. 106.<br />
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<b><u>Listen to the Still Small Voice</u></b> - <i>The Friend</i> magazine this month (June 2013) has a darling activity that teaches how the Holy Ghost helps us choose the right. It can be found <a href="http://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/content/images/magazines/friend/2013/06/fr13jun41-memory-game.pdf" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Place the pictures in a bag and the words on the table. Choose a child to select a picture from the bag and find the words that match the picture. After a match is made, sing a song.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-68040231525989210312013-06-08T07:08:00.000-07:002013-06-08T07:08:33.800-07:00When I Am BaptizedHello! Sorry for my lack of posting. Life in the month of May was a little crazy around here...I am sure many of you can relate! But now summer is upon us & I welcome the slower pace that accompanies it. I am sure most of you have already made a visual for "When I Am Baptized", but I thought I would still share mine.<br />
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Knees: Whether
playing a game or scrubbing the floors, </span>her knees bend willingly to every chore. And kneeling in prayer with me each night, she teaches me how to do what's right.</div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Lap: There's
a special place my mother has made </span>where I can go when I'm hurt or afraid; Or if I just need a hug or nap, I climb into my mother's lap.</div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Heart: A
mother's heart may be quite small in size, </span>but forgiving the most, it wins the grand prize. Her love's given freely, without any strings, but to see it returned will make her heart sing.</div>
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Arms: When
loving her children, her arms are so gentle; </span>when protecting from harm, they can be hard as
metal. They can hold, lift, and carry heavy burdens or
light. But a mom's arms are best when they're hugging you
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boulders. Moms are able to share your worries with care, and when you need a good cry, her shoulder's
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<span style="color: grey; font-family: "Century Gothic";">Eyes: Her
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her mouth I hear stories of what Jesus would do. </span>She speaks words of truth and encouragement, too. I love hearing her laughter and seeing her smile. You see, Mom's my best
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<u>"Eggs"-entration</u><br />
Make or print clipart images of non-matching Easter eggs. You will need at least 12-16 (for a total of 6-8 matches). Write numbers, song titles, lines from songs ("Whenever I hear the song of a bird" on one & "or look at the blue, blue sky" on the other), or keywords for songs on the back of each egg. Pictures representing the topic/keyword of the songs would also work. Lay them out on the table or tape them to the chalkboard. Have a child try to make a match. Whenever a match is made, sing the corresponding song.<br />
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<u>Easter "Do As I'm Doing"</u><br />
I purchased these masks & ears from the Target dollar section, but I have seen similar items at Michael's. Make Easter action cards that say, "Hop like a bunny", "Peck like a chick", "Roll like an egg", "Gambol like a lamb", etc. Simply have a child draw a card & lead the rest of the children in "Do As I'm Doing" Easter style! Have him or her wear the mask or ears that corresponds to the card chosen. <br />
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Place song titles in plastic Easter eggs & hide them around the room. Choose a child to find an egg. Sing the song inside.<br />
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Opening song - Tell Me the Stories of Jesus p. 57<br />
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John 13:34-35 - Love One Another p. 136<br />
Mark 16:15 - The Church of Jesus Christ p. 77<br />
3 Nephi 11:37 - Baptism p. 100<br />
3 Nephi 18:19 - A Child's Prayer p. 12<br />
Matthew 5: 16 - Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam p. 60<br />
John 15: 10-12 - I Feel My Savior's Love p. 74<br />
John 13:15 - I'm Trying to Be like Jesus p. 78<br />
Matthew 5:14-16 - I Am like a Star p. 163<br />
John 13:17 - Choose the Right Way p. 160<br />
Matthew 5:43-46 - Jesus Said Love Everyone p. 61<br />
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Bear your testimony of the Savior, His life, and the Atonement. Testify that Jesus provided us with a perfect example to follow. He then gave His life so we could all be saved from sin. He is truly our Savior. Close by singing "He Sent His Son" (p. 57).Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-57439284928902646342013-03-14T09:53:00.000-07:002013-03-14T09:55:02.960-07:00Jesus Christ is Our Savior - Week 3This is a continuation from last week's activity. Again, you may intersperse this activity with teaching "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" or other song practice. You will need the following numbered eggs with objects placed inside them:<br />
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Egg 10 - Piece of white cloth & Egg 11 - Spices<br />
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One of Jesus' disciples asked Pilate if he could care for Jesus' body after He died. Pilate agreed to let him do this. Mary & Mary Magdalene wrapped Jesus' body in linen & used spices to preserve His body. They would return to do this again in a few days.<br />
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A large rock was rolled in front of the tomb. The Pharisees asked Pilate to place a guard in front of the tomb...Jesus had told them that He would rise on the third day. They were afraid that the disciples might come & take the body to make it look like Jesus had risen.<br />
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An angel of the Lord descended from heaven & rolled back the stone from the tomb. When Mary & Mary Magdalene returned, they entered the tomb & saw an angel of the Lord who told them, "Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified; He is risen; He is not here." Mary Magdalene ran to tell Jesus' disciples. They ran to the tomb & saw that it was empty.<br />
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Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene while she was in the garden mourning. She turned & saw Jesus standing there, but she did not recognize Him. She thought He was the gardener or caretaker. Jesus called Mary by her name...she realized it was the Savior & cried, "Rabboni" (Master). Jesus asked Mary not to touch Him because He had not yet ascended to His Father in Heaven. He told her to go to the apostles & tell them what she had seen.<br />
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Bear testimony of your love for the Savior, the resurrection, & the blessings we receive from it.<br />
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Other songs for practice include:<br />
On a Golden Springtime<br />
Did Jesus Really Live Again?<br />
Jesus Has RisenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-21353387856181225272013-03-03T17:35:00.002-08:002013-03-03T19:34:17.052-08:00St. Patrick's Day IdeasSt. Patrick's Day is actually on Sunday this year!!! Here are some fun & simple ideas to incorporate the holiday into singing time.<br />
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<u>Leprechaun Hats</u><br />
I found these mini hats at Harmon's grocery store but I have also seen them at various craft stores (JoAnn's & Michael's). Simply create a memory game by numbering the insides of the hats. Pictures representing the keywords of the songs you'd like to sing also work. Place the hats in rows on the table. Invite a child to try & find a match. When a match is made, sing the corresponding song.<br />
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<u>St. Patty's Day Rainbow</u><br />
Create a rainbow on the chalkboard using various colors of crate paper. Assign a song to each color of the rainbow. Have a child come up & choose one of the colors off the rainbow. Sing the corresponding song. Since there's always a "pot of gold" at the end of a rainbow, provide each child with a gold treat at the end of singing time. Harmon's & Orson Gygi sell gold chocolate coins but they are kind of pricey. I have used Rolos in the past. A fun size bag of Skittles would also be cute (the colors of the rainbow). Whatever the treat, place it in a black pot (I found a plastic one at Target).<br />
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<u>Magic Shoes</u><br />
I originally found this idea on Sugardoodle & it was a total hit. Find or make a pair of green shoes. Talk to a member of your primary presidency beforehand about wearing the shoes (Disclaimer: it will require dancing). Explain to the children that a Leprechaun has left a pair of magic dancing shoes. These shoes cause whoever wears them to dance. The better the children sing, the better the shoes work. Instruct the person wearing the shoes to start off dancing slowly...maybe just tapping their feet. As the children sing well, have the helper start to dance more quickly. When I did this, many of the children wanted to try wearing the shoes (especially the oldest boys). Use your discretion...this can be a lot of fun but has the potential to get rowdy!<br />
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<u>Shamrocks</u><br />
I found my shamrocks at JoAnn's. A clipart image will also work. Number the back of the shamrocks & assign a song to each one. Tape the shamrocks underneath the chairs throughout the room. At the beginning of singing time, have the children check underneath their chairs. Have the "lucky" children with shamrocks come up one at a time to lead the song. Sing the corresponding song.<br />
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<u>Leprechaun Leader</u><br />
I found all of these items at JoAnn's last year. Simply have a child wear the leprechaun mask or green glasses & lead the group using the "lucky" wand.<br />
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*A fun way to determine who gets to participate during all of these games is to place shamrocks underneath the children's chairs. At the beginning of singing time, have the children check to see how "lucky" they are...those with shamrocks get to be the helpers during the chosen activity.<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-17116780776488748582013-03-03T09:44:00.000-08:002013-03-03T15:35:43.237-08:00Jesus Christ is Our Savior - Week 2This week's sharing time focuses specifically on the Atonement & Crucifixion. I have done the following activity several times & it ALWAYS invites the spirit. I am sure many of you have seen this before, but I feel that the best way to teach is often through repetition. <br />
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This activity will be spread over two weeks...the first week focuses on the Atonement & Crucifixion while the second week focuses on the Resurrection. You will need numbered plastic eggs with the following objects placed inside them:<br />
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Egg 1 - Sacrament cup<br />
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Jesus introduces the sacrament at the Passover dinner. This is known as the Last Supper because it was Jesus' last supper before he was crucified. Jesus told his disciples what would happen that night & that one of them would betray Him.<br />
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Egg 2 - White cloth with drops of blood on it (use red food coloring)<br />
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Jesus led his disciples to a garden of olive trees called Gethsemane. He asked Peter, James, & John to wait for Him nearby while He went to pray. While Jesus prayed, He "atoned" for our sins...He bled from every pour of His body because He was suffering for the sins of all people.<br />
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Egg 3 - 3 dimes & Egg 4 - Chocolate kiss<br />
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After Jesus finished praying, Judas came with a group of men carrying clubs & swords. The Pharisees (Jewish leaders) paid Judas 30 pieces of silver to take them to Jesus. Judas showed them who Jesus was by kissing Him on the cheek. The men took Jesus & led him to the high priest. The high priest questioned Jesus. They hit Him & spit on Him.<br />
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Egg 5 - Piece of yarn & Egg 6 - Piece of soap<br />
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The next morning, the soldiers tied Jesus' hands & took him to the governor (Pontias Pilate). Pilate asked Jesus many questions & did not think Jesus had done anything wrong. The Pharisees told Pilate that Jesus should die. Pilate did not want any trouble withe the Pharisees so he told his soldiers to crucify Jesus. He washed his hands before the multitude saying that he found no fault with Jesus & that crucifying Him was their choice.<br />
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Egg 7 - Thorns & Egg 8 - Piece of red cloth<br />
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Pilate's soldiers stripped Jesus & beat Him with whips. They put a red robe on Him & placed a crown of thorns upon His head. They mocked Him by saying "Hail, King of the Jews". They spit upon Him.<br />
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Egg 9 - Nail<br />
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Jesus was taken to a hill (Calvary) near Jerusalem to be crucified. They nailed Him to a cross. They put nails in His feet, hands, & wrists. Jesus prayed, asking Heavenly Father to forgive the soldiers who crucified Him because they did not understand that He was the Savior.<br />
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Egg 10 - Small rocks<br />
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About 3 hours after Jesus was nailed to the cross, the sky became very dark. The darkness lasted about 3 hours. Jesus' suffering was so great that it was almost more than He could stand. He cried out, "My God, my God, why has Thou forsaken me?" Jesus then said, "I thirst". Someone dipped a sponge in vinegar, placed it on a stick, & put it up to Jesus' mouth. In a loud voice, Jesus said, "It is finished. Father into Thy hands, I commend my spirit." Jesus bowed His head & His spirit left His body. He had accomplished what He came to earth to do...He had completed it on His own. The earth immediately began to shake. <br />
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Invite a child (or two children on those with two eggs) to come up & open an egg. Discuss the objects & then sing a song of your choice. You can focus on teaching "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" or you can practice additional songs about the Savior as well. Close by bearing testimony of the Savior's atonement & His love for each of us.<br />
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Other songs for practice might include:<br />
To Think about Jesus<br />
He Sent His Son<br />
I Lived in HeavenAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-60185892758253756332013-03-03T08:33:00.002-08:002013-03-03T10:45:49.844-08:00Jesus Christ is Our Savior-Week1Another month, another song! I am so excited that "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" has been included in the program this year.<br />
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I actually really like the ideas presented in the sharing time outline. Just be sure to coordinate with your primary presidency member to ensure that you don't do the exact same thing as they're doing for sharing time.<br />
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1. Use the "Do as I'm Doing Discs" found <a href="http://ocdprimarychorister.blogspot.com/2013/02/activity-people-in-my-neighborhood.html" target="_blank">here</a> or <a href="http://divinesecretsofaprimarychorister.blogspot.com/2008/11/do-as-im-doing-276.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Invite a child to select a disc & then lead the group with the action he/she chose. Repeat the activity several times, each time inviting a different child to choose a disc. Explain that when we follow the actions of someone else, we are following his or her example. Present a picture of the Savior & explain that He provided us with a perfect example to follow. Begin teaching "If the Savior Stood Beside Me".<br />
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2. Select pictures of the Savior during his time on earth. Pictures should be those that illustrate His example to us (i.e., Christ being baptized, Christ praying, Christ teaching in the temple as a Child, Christ washing the feet of the disciples, Christ with the children, Christ performing miracles, etc). All of these pictures can be found in the <a href="http://www.lds.org/media-library/images/categories/gospel-art" target="_blank">LDS gospel library.</a> Place the pictures on the board or in a sack/container the children can draw from. Invite a child to select a picture & then discuss what Christ is teaching us in the picture. Intersperse this activity with teaching of "If the Savior Stood Beside Me". Another variation of this activity can be found <a href="http://ocdprimarychorister.blogspot.nl/2013/01/song-review-if-savior-stood-beside-me.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Close by bearing testimony of the Savior's life & the example he provided for each of us.<br />
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Additional songs for practice that correspond with this week's topic include:<br />
I'm Trying to be Like Jesus<br />
Jesus Wants me for a Sunbeam<br />
I am Like a Star Shining Brightly<br />
Stand for the Right<br />
Give Said the Little Stream<br />
Kindess Begins with MeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-4994228951149336102013-02-16T13:35:00.004-08:002013-03-28T08:04:38.361-07:00I Have a BodyWeek 3: I have been sent to earth to gain a body & be tested.<br />
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Here is a DARLING idea for week 3 posted on the "Primary Singing Time Ideas for Leaders" blog. It incorporates the song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, & Toes". <a href="http://afprimarysingingtime.blogspot.com/2010/09/head-shoulders-what-what-what.html" target="_blank">Here</a> is the link to the post.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-49563241172412546662013-02-02T11:11:00.001-08:002013-02-02T11:12:14.957-08:00Valentine's DayHere are a few ideas for Valentine's Day. <br />
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<u>Hot Heart</u><br />
Play "hot potato" with a heart to determine who comes up. I found mine in the Target dollar section.<br />
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Make conversation heart ornaments out of construction paper & hang them on a tree (I use a small tree I have for Christmas). Each conversation heart has a key word for a song on it. Have the child choose a heart & guess which song it is. Possible saying/song combinations are:<br />
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4 Ever: Families Can be Together Forever<br />
U-R-A Star: I am Like a Star<br />
SHHHHH: The Chapel Doors<br />
Be True: Stand for the Right<br />
Shine: Jesus Wants me for a Sunbeam<br />
Marry Me: I Love to See the Temple<br />
Teach Me: Teach me to Walk in the Light<br />
I Love You: Love One Another, Jesus Said Love Everyone<br />
I Hope: I Hope They Call me on a Mission<br />
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I Will Follow: I Will Follow God's Plan<br />
Be Wise: The Wise Man & the Foolish Man<br />
Be Safe: Any song about the Holy Ghost<br />
Call Me: Any song about prayer<br />
Special: I Am a Child of God<br />
I'll Try: I'm Trying to be Like Jesus<br />
Be Happy: Choose the Right Way, If You're Happy<br />
Be Kind: Kindness Begins with Me<br />
Believe: The Church of Jesus Christ, I Know my Father Lives<br />
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The possibilities are endless. Have fun!<br />
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<u>Box of Chocolates</u><br />
Who doesn't love chocolate??? This activity is super fun & always a hit. Just be sure to have a candy alternative for those kiddos who are allergic to chocolate &/or nuts. <br />
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Buy a box of chocolates & write numbers on the container underneath the chocolates. Assign a song to each number. Have a child come up & pick a piece of chocolate. Sing the song that corresponds.<br />
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<u>Valentine's Mailbox</u><br />
I found my mailbox in the Valentine's section at Target but I've also seen them at Michael's. Make valentine's cards & write songs for practice on them. Have a child come up & take a valentine out of the mailbox. Sing the song. Super simple!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-69024047926529845282013-02-02T08:37:00.002-08:002013-02-08T06:19:29.238-08:00My Heavenly Father Loves MeI am SO excited that this month's song is "My Heavenly Father Loves Me". It is my favorite primary song. <br />
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Here is an idea for week 1, Jesus Christ created the earth under the direction of Heavenly Father, adapted from I Heart Primary Music. You can see the original post <a href="http://iheartprimarymusic.blogspot.com/search?q=globe" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
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Tape small pictures from the song onto a globe. Keywords from the song could also be used. For example, a bird, blue sky, rain, wind, rose, lilac bush/tree, earth, child. Spin the globe & have a child stop it with their finger. Pick the picture/word that it lands closest to. Take the pictures off the globe as they are chosen & discuss how Heavenly Father placed these things on the earth to make it beautiful. Tape the pictures to the chalkboard in order as they are chosen (Have larger pictures to put up). As the pictures are placed in the correct order, practice the song.<br />
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Determine who participates by playing "hot potato" with an inflatable globe. When the music stops, whoever is holding the globe shares a way that they know Heavenly Father loves them & then comes up to stop the globe.<br />
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*If you don't have a globe, tape a picture of a the earth to a sack/container. Put all of the keywords/pictures inside & have the children draw from it instead. If you don't have an inflatable globe for "hot potato", simply use a picture of the earth.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00202726929410751810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1117996265179474180.post-27261369141269759682013-01-26T09:22:00.001-08:002013-01-26T09:50:54.319-08:00AgencyHello! Sorry for the delay in my post this week. We have been sick sick sick at our house. Anyhow, here are a couple ideas for week 4: I have agency, & I am responsible for my choices.<br />
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1. Find stories/personal experiences reflecting agency. Kathleen, writer of The Children Sing blog, suggested using those provided in the Friend Magazine's "I'm Trying to be like Jesus" feature. See <a href="https://www.lds.org/friend/2012/01/trying-to-be-like-jesus?lang=eng" target="_blank">here.</a> Type up the stories you chose & mount them to the back of a CTR shield. Place them in a container for the children to choose from. Have a child select a shield & read it. The rest of the children listen to see how the child in the story chose the right or could have chosen the right. Sing a primary song that corresponds with the topic.<br />
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2. Place two sacks/containers numbered Choice 1 & Choice 2 on the table. Print off several CTR shields. Write songs &/or activities on the back of them. Divide the shields & place them randomly into the two containers. Explain that we have all been given the gift of agency. We make choices everyday...some of them may be right & some may be wrong. We have to be responsible for our choices & accept the consequences. Invite a child to come up & make a "choice". Sing the song &/or complete the activity chosen. Examples of activities are as follows:<br />
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-Have the child lead the group in "Do As I'm Doing" using the zoo hats. See <a href="http://www.ohwhatdoyoudoforsingingtime.blogspot.com/search/label/Wiggle%20Songs" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
-Have the child lead the group in a song using the "Sing-like-a-?" discs. See <a href="http://divinesecretsofaprimarychorister.blogspot.com/2008/11/sing-like.html" target="_blank">here.</a><br />
-Play the hot/cold game (singing loud/soft) while singing a practice song.<br />
-Have the child lead the song using visuals that say loud/quiet, hum, fast/slow, etc.<br />
-Have the child select "who" sings the song by drawing from cards that say things like girls only, boys only, teachers only, children with blue eyes, children with blonde hair, children wearing black, etc.<br />
-Have the child pick their favorite primary song to sing.<br />
-Simply sing a song that you want to practice.<br />
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Song choices for this activity include:<br />
"Choose the Right" Hymn Book pg 239.<br />
"Choose the Right Way" pg 160<br />
"Dare to do Right" pg 158<br />
"Nephi's Courage" pg 120<br />
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