Time to Review

Reviewing songs is critical for the message, melody and words to stick in our minds - regardless of age.

Dot-to-Dot Review

• Cut out at least 10 circles the size of a dinner plate out of colored paper.
• Write a word or short phrase on the back of each circle from the songs you want to review.
• Use a magnet or tape to put all the circles on the board in random order
• Have a child choose a circle.
• Read the word or phrase.
• Ask the children what song the word or phrase comes from.
• Sing the song. (Note if there are parts that need a little more review.)
• Choose another circle and repeat process.

Because you will be singing the songs several times, make sure you take note if difficult parts become easier with practice.  You may want to work on these sections if time permits or next week.

The Priesthood Is Restored

"The Priesthood Is Restored," p. 89, is a simple yet powerful song to teach to the children.  It has a "march" feel to it and is quite powerful in music and words.  Retell the story of the priesthood restoration to Joseph Smith.  Have the children help you as they can.

• If possible, download  children singing it from the church website and play it for the children.
• Show a picture of the priesthood being restored to Joseph Smith
• Sing the first line and then have the children sing it with you a few times.
• Sing the second line and then have the children sing it with you a few times.  Sing both lines together with the piano accompaniment.
• Sing the third phrase and then have the children sing it with you a few times.
• Sing the forth phrase and then have the children sing it with you a few times. 
• Sing the two last phrases together.
• Sing the whole song.
• stand and sing it with power (not yelling).
• Be sure to hold out the last note at least 4 counts - longer if possible.

The children will enjoy singing this song!

The Sacred Grove

"The Sacred Grove," p. 87, explains simply Joseph Smith's prayer in the grove of trees.  The children will enjoy singing this song once they have learned it

Show a picture of Joseph Smith in the sacred grove while you sing the first verse.

• Ask the children what "green and fresh" might look like.
• Sing the first phrase then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the second phrase, then have the children sing it with you.  Tell the children that the third phrase is the same but with a different melody.
• Sing the third phrase, then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the first 3 phrases two times.
• Sing the last phrase then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the whole first verse  twice.

Show a picture of the first vision.

• Sing the 2nd verse.
• Ask the children to tell what Joseph asked Heavenly Father.
• Ask what Heavenly Father answered.
• Sing the first two phrases then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the last 3 phrases then have the children sing it with you.
• Sing the last verse two or three times

Depending on time, you may only be able to teach the first verse.