Follow the Prophet - verse 6 - Daniel
If you know the first word or two of each line, this is an easy verse. Here are some ideas:
Daniel was a prophet. He refused to sin; draw a red circle, print "SIN" in black letters, draw a red line diagonally through the word meaning: don't sin
So the king threw Daniel in the lion's den. draw or cut out a crown
Angels calmed the lions, and the king soon saw use a picture of a lion lying down or the picture of Daniel in the lions den from the library
Daniel's pow'r was great, for he obeyed God's law. use a picture of healthy food or the word "obey"
Make sure that you tell the story or have the children help tell the story so the younger children understand what the law was that Daniel obeyed - word or wisdom, and how he was blessed because he obeyed.
Review verses that you have learned each week.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Saturday, March 14, 2015
Jonah - "Follow the Prophet"
We all know the story of Jonah and the whale. However, this verse is the most difficult for me because I have a tough time remembering what comes next in each line. I like to have an simple action that will help the children remember a phrase. However, words and/or pictures help as you teach them, especially to non-readers. After they have sung the verse several times, try singing the verse without prompts - words or pictures, with just a few simple actions.
As a teacher, you must know the verse or song very well. This will be the biggest help to the children. Here are two examples to use in teaching this verse:
Example 1:
Jonah was a prophet, tried to run away,
(use "tried to run away" as a word prompt or footprints for non-readers, or look like you are running)
But he later learned to listen and obey
(word prompt - but he later or a picture of an ear or put your hand to your ear as if listening)
When we really try, the Lord won't let us fail:
(word prompt - when we really try or picture of Jonah on the beach and the whale swimming off or use an action of winning a game or good job)
That's what Jonah learned deep down inside the whale.
(word prompt - that's what Jonah learned or point to your brain then point down as if pointing down into the sea)
Example 2:
You can write the verse on the board and erase 2 or 3 words each time you sing it until all the words are erased.
As a teacher, you must know the verse or song very well. This will be the biggest help to the children. Here are two examples to use in teaching this verse:
Example 1:
Jonah was a prophet, tried to run away,
(use "tried to run away" as a word prompt or footprints for non-readers, or look like you are running)
But he later learned to listen and obey
(word prompt - but he later or a picture of an ear or put your hand to your ear as if listening)
When we really try, the Lord won't let us fail:
(word prompt - when we really try or picture of Jonah on the beach and the whale swimming off or use an action of winning a game or good job)
That's what Jonah learned deep down inside the whale.
(word prompt - that's what Jonah learned or point to your brain then point down as if pointing down into the sea)
Example 2:
You can write the verse on the board and erase 2 or 3 words each time you sing it until all the words are erased.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
"Follow the Prophet" Contest
After you teach the 6th verse (Samuel) of Follow the Prophet, follow up with this activity.
Ask the children if they remember who said, "Here I am." Then ask who was his mother. If they can't remember, have them sing verse 6. Repeat the questions and they will be able to answer. Sing it one more time.
Now divide the room in half and have one side sing the first verse - Adam. Have the other side sing the 6th verse - Samuel. Which side was better? Chances are that the first side was better because they knew the first verse better. Switch sides and sing the verses again. Did the "Samuel" side sound any better? When the children realize that it's a "contest," they seem to try a little harder.
Sing the 6th verse two more times with all the children. Now try the "contest" again. Change sides so both sides have the same opportunity. End by singing the chorus all together.
Ask the children if they remember who said, "Here I am." Then ask who was his mother. If they can't remember, have them sing verse 6. Repeat the questions and they will be able to answer. Sing it one more time.
Now divide the room in half and have one side sing the first verse - Adam. Have the other side sing the 6th verse - Samuel. Which side was better? Chances are that the first side was better because they knew the first verse better. Switch sides and sing the verses again. Did the "Samuel" side sound any better? When the children realize that it's a "contest," they seem to try a little harder.
Sing the 6th verse two more times with all the children. Now try the "contest" again. Change sides so both sides have the same opportunity. End by singing the chorus all together.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Follow the Prophet - Samuel
Chances are that many promary children know this song - or at least a few verses. The middle verses seem to be often over looked. Verse number 6 is the least known. Samuel chosen to be a prophet when he was only a boy is a great story. Use a picture (from the ward library) to share the story. Sing the first two lines and then have the children sing it with you. Ask the boys to sing it then the girls. Ask the teachers to sing it then everyone. Now sing the last two lines then have everyone sing it twice. Challenge them to sing the whole verse followed by the chorus. Have one side of the room sing the verse and the other side sing the chorus then change sides and sing it.
When you do different things as you are repeating and learning songs, the children (and teachers) are more engaged and learn the song without realizing that they have sung it several times.
When you do different things as you are repeating and learning songs, the children (and teachers) are more engaged and learn the song without realizing that they have sung it several times.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Hymn Singing in Primary
Primary is the only place (besides choir practice) where a time is set aside to sing. No wonder people don't sing as much in our meetings - they don't know the hymns. The primary learns one hymn each year for the Sacrament Meeting Program. That means by the time a child moves on to Young Men or Women's, they might learn 8 or 9 hymns (if they sing and review them throughout their time in primary) and there are well over 300 hymns. Thankfully the children also know many primary songs. With that in mind, make sure you are using your singing time wisely - singing more than talking or playing games.
Last year we learned "I Stand All Amazed." The year before we learned "Come Listen to a Prophet's Voice" and the year before it was "Choose the Right." Are we singing these occasionally for closing, opening or during singing time just to review them? Try adding these to the children's repertoire. Maybe even sing one this week!
Last year we learned "I Stand All Amazed." The year before we learned "Come Listen to a Prophet's Voice" and the year before it was "Choose the Right." Are we singing these occasionally for closing, opening or during singing time just to review them? Try adding these to the children's repertoire. Maybe even sing one this week!
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Fun Choosing Time
This week is a great time to sing some of those favorite songs that the children like to sing. Choose 5 or 6 songs that your primary loves and add 1 or 2 review songs - "He Sent His Son" and "I know the My Savior Loves Me." Put the titles on a slip of paper and put them in a basket, jar or bag. Let the children choose a slip of paper then sing that song. You can also give a slip of paper to 8 teachers/leaders and have the children guess if a teacher or leader has a song. (Be sure to give one to your pianist - they never guess them!) Then sing the song or have another child guess.
Saturday, February 7, 2015
Heart Attack Review
This activity is perfect for Valentine's Day or a friendship singing time.
Cut out 8 to 10 large hearts out of red, pink, purple and/or white paper.
Write one of the following words or phrases.
Have a child choose a heart. Sing the song the word or phrase comes from. This will be a fun way to review "Follow the Prophet" and "He Sent His Son."
Cut out 8 to 10 large hearts out of red, pink, purple and/or white paper.
Write one of the following words or phrases.
- love and tenderness
- pathway
- sacrifice
- faith, hope
- live like His son
- Adam
- Enoch
- Noah
- Abraham
- Moses
- Samuel
- Jonah
- Daniel
Have a child choose a heart. Sing the song the word or phrase comes from. This will be a fun way to review "Follow the Prophet" and "He Sent His Son."
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