Away in a Manger

There are 7 different versions of "Away in a Manger."  The Primary Songbook has one version on page 42 and the Hymn Book #206 is another one.  There are 3 verses that most of us are familiar with.  Try singing both versions with the children.  They are in two different keys so allow for an interlude for the key change. 

Singing the same words to different music helps us listen for the meaning of what we are singing about.

If you need picture prompts for the words here are a few suggestions.

1st verse

• Manger
• baby or baby Jesus
• Stars
• manger with straw

2nd verse

• cow or several cattle
• smiley face
• heart
• cradle or bed

3rd verse

• picture of Jesus with children
• heart
• picture of Jesus blessing children
• Explain what "fit" means - to prepare us, get us ready 

The chorus in the Primary Songbook is fun to sing girls first then boys and all together at the end.