Did Jesus Really live Again

This is a perfect song for Easter but it also explains the resurrection in a simple, understandable way.  I teach this song in phrases with picture hints.

1st verse

• 1st phrase - on a paper draw a large question mark
• 2nd phrase - draw the number "3" on a paper or hold up three fingers
• 3rd and 4th phrase - use the picture of Christ with Mary kneeling outside the tomb

2nd verse

• 1st phrase - use another or the same question mark
• 2nd phrase - a picture of feet or point to your feet
• 3rd and 4th  phrase - a picture of a fish and honeycomb

3rd verse

• Use a picture of the resurrected Christ
• point to your hands and side
• use the question mark to finish

Using pictures and actions helps all the children visualize the meaning of this song as well as learning the words..You also include the young non-readers.

Eastertime

Easter is 4 weeks away (counting this week).  There are several Easter songs listed in the index of the Children's Songbook.  I like to add a few "springtime" songs as well.  "Heavenly Father Loves Me," p. 228  fits into this genre so you could review it with the children so they keep it up for the Sacrament Meeting Program. 

This year our primary will have an "Easter Pageant" during singing time.  It isn't a "big" program, just a little different from what we usually do during that time.  I will be reviewing the Easter songs and springtime songs with the children - two or three songs a week.  We will also continue learning the rest of "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" this month.

As you review or learn the Easter songs, ask questions about this event that are answered in the songs.  Questions for "Did Jesus Really Live Again" could be:
What day was Jesus risen?  "Yes, when the third day came."
Who did He see first?   Mary
What did He eat?   Fish and honeycomb
What was in His hands?   nail prints
What was in His side?   spear wound
Is Jesus the only one who will be resurrected?  No, "and so shall I."