My Country

Regardless of the country that you live in, patriotism is important.  The Primary Songbook  has 2 great songs about showing patriotism - p. 224 and 225.  Once the children know these, they will become favorites.

"My Country" p. 224

• Sing the song for the children
• Tell them that countries all over the world have different landscapes:
• mountains
• deserts
• icebergs
• Sing the first verse then ask them to sing with you.
• Ask: What kind of landscape do we have here where we live?
• What other landscapes does this song mention?
• Did you hear any rhyming words? pride - wide, bound - found
• Sing the second verse
• Ask the children to share what this verse talks about.
• Can it apply to any country? Why?
• Sing it with the children.  Listen for rhymes.
• Sing the whole song a few times