No Time to Prepare Singing Time

No time to put together something for singing time?  We've all been there.

November is a gratitude month.  Sing "I Am Glad for Many Things," p. 151.

• How many syllables are in "many things?"  (3)
• Let's think of some foods that we are thankful for that will fit in place of "many things."  (red apples, bananas, pears & grapes)
• How about favorite foods.  (hamburgers, pizza pie, Mac & cheese)
• Desserts.  (apple pie, choc'late cake, ice cream cone)
• Clothes.  (winter coat, fluffy hat, fuzzy gloves, hiking shoes)
• People.  (Mom & Dad, Gramps & Grams, uncles - aunts)
• Thinks to do.  (bicycling, playing games, racking leaves)

The list can go on and on but the key is to only use 3 syllables.  Sometimes you need to force an extra syllable.

You can also use "Fun to Do," p. 253, and come up with ways to serve others.

• Sharing my toys is fun to do . . .
• Racking up leaves is fun to do . . .
• Sharing my lunch is fun to do . . .
• Helping Mom clean is fun to do . . .
• Gardening with Gramps is fun to do . . . 
• Baking some bread is fun to do . . .
• Playing with friends is fun to do . . .
• Mowing the lawn is fun to do . . .
• Shoveling snow is fun to do . . .
• Mopping the floor is fun to do . . .

These are both fun activities for the children and take very little effort on your part.  They are fun, but also help teach thankfulness and service.