"I Know That My Savior Loves Me" - First Verse

When you are teaching songs to non-readers, the more you can use actions or pictures, the easier the little ones will learn.  However, repetition is by far the best way to learn.

The first verse of "I Know That My Savior Loves Me" can be taught using actions or pictures.

• 1st phrase - a picture of the Garden of Eden (no people in it)
• 2nd phrase - Jesus with little children around Him
• 3rd phrase - a heart cut-out
• 4th phrase - point to your eyes as if tears were on your cheek
• 5th phrase - another heart cut-out
• 6th phrase - point to yourself
• 7th phrase - reach out as if touching someone
• 8th phrase - put both hands on your knees
• 9th phrase - picture of Jesus

Follow by singing the chorus.
Sing the first 2 phrases 2 or 3 times, then add the 3rd and 4th phrases.  Sing the first 4 phrases.  Continue in this fashion adding a phrase then singing from the beginning until they can sing the entire verse.  It is very possible that this will take the entire singing time, but the children will know this verse, especially if you review it next week.