The Sacred Grove

"The Sacred Grove," p. 87, explains simply Joseph Smith's prayer in the grove of trees.  The children will enjoy singing this song once they have learned it

Show a picture of Joseph Smith in the sacred grove while you sing the first verse.

• Ask the children what "green and fresh" might look like.
• Sing the first phrase then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the second phrase, then have the children sing it with you.  Tell the children that the third phrase is the same but with a different melody.
• Sing the third phrase, then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the first 3 phrases two times.
• Sing the last phrase then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the whole first verse  twice.

Show a picture of the first vision.

• Sing the 2nd verse.
• Ask the children to tell what Joseph asked Heavenly Father.
• Ask what Heavenly Father answered.
• Sing the first two phrases then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the last 3 phrases then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the last verse two or three times

Depending on time, you may only be able to teach the first verse.