Clap That Tune

This is a great listening game and they DO have to know the songs. Instead of "Name That Tune," we are going to "Clap That Tune." Print the names of several songs on pieces of paper. You can use cute paper shapes -- flowers, kites, suns, stars, etc. or just strips of paper. You can also make 2 or 3 strips of the same song so the children can sing it more than once. Put the papers in a bag, basket, etc. for the children to draw from. Make sure that you have enough time to sing all the songs at least once.

Have children take turns drawing a piece of paper. Then the child that draws must clap the rhythm of the song and see who can guess the correct song. Sing the song. If there are more than one verse, sing both verses or if time permits, put the paper back in and next time sing the second verse.

Great for reviewing!

Follow the Prophet Quiz

We have just spent several months teaching new music to children now lets see what they know. This game is called “Primary Genius: Follow the Prophet” We have chosen to sing 5 verses of “Follow the Prophet.” Prior to singing each verse ask a question that can be answered in the verse. Sometimes the children can answer before (if they know the song well) other times they need to sing the song to find the answer. The following are easy questions:

• Who was Adam? A prophet, first one that we know
• Where did he live? In Eden

Sing the verse
Harder questions:

• What was Adam's occupation? He helped things to grow. He served the Lord.
• What is our relationship to Adam? We are his descendants in the later days.

Remind the children that the answers are in the song.

• What was Noah called to do? Preach the word
• Who listened? No body

Sing the verse
Harder questions:

• What did Noah try to preach? Repentance
• What made the people begin to worry? When they saw the rain

Last verse:

• Now we have a world where ______________, people are confused
• Who should we follow? The prophet

Sing the verse
Harder questions:

• Where do find out about the problems in the world? The news
• Where can we get direction? Heed the prophet follow what he says.

You can have the questions written on pieces of paper and have the children draw them from a bag or basket. Color-code them so you can tell if they are hard or easy questions. When they are mixed up, you may sing the verse several times – which is great for review! Remember to sing the chorus once in a while. I sing the chorus after the first verse and after the last verse mostly in the interest of time.