My Flag, My Flag

Any nationality can enjoy singing "My Flag," p. 225.  The United States celebrates its independence soon.  This is a great song to learn and it's quite easy.

Begin by singing it through for the children to hear.

• Sing the first 2 1/2 lines
• Ask the children how many times you sang "my flag?"  (6)
• Ask them to sing it with you, then ask what the two rhyming words are.  (wave and brave)
• Sing the 2 lines again
• Sing the last 2 1/2 lines
• Ask the children how many times you sang "wave on?"  (4)
• Ask them to sing it with you, then ask what the two rhyming words are. 
• (free and liberty)  
• Sing the 2 lines again
• Sing the whole song
• Tell the children that there are two phrases that are repeated in the song.  Ask if anyone can guess what one or both of the phrases are.
• Sing the song again
• Ask the children if this song can be sung in any other country.  (yes! It celebrates patriotism!)

Gather flags or pictures of flags where missionaries are serving in your branch, ward or stake and wave the flags as your sing.