If You're Happy

Here is a little visual especially for my new little Sunbeams for

 'If You're Happy and You Know It'.

This would also be great to have in the Nursery box.

Click HERE to download the file.

Sunbeams!

The new little Sunbeams are so cute! It's so fun having them in Primary. 

Here is a fun way to sing 'Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam'.

It keeps the kids from jumping up all over the place. 

Last year, I shared my chorister calling with a very talented lady named Mindy. She actually came up with this cute idea. She had her brother draw some cute faces to have the kids do the song with. I'm not artistic so mine are from a talented clip art artist. 

Click HERE to download the file.

What Does the Prophet Say...

Here is a little visual for the Jr. Primary kids for the 2nd verse of "If I Listen With My Heart".

There are 10 speech bubbles.

Things went so well when I used something similar with the Sr. Primary HERE, I decided to do a simplified version for the Jr.

This could also be used any time you're teaching about the prophet.

Click HERE to download the file.

Happy Singing!

Pres Monson Quotes

Here is an activity I'm using to teach the 2nd verse of "If I Listen With My Heart".

Click HERE to download the quotes file.

Happy Singing and Quoting!

Puzzles for Singing Time

This is an idea from way back but still fun to do. 

What child doesn't LOVE to put a puzzle together?

Buy a picture from the Distribution Center like a temple or Joseph Smith about 11x17 or larger. Cut it up into 8-12 pieces. Write a song and a question on the back. Place the pieces in a cute bag and take turns choosing a piece. Sing the song, answer the question and try to put the puzzle together.

This is a great idea to have made up ready to go for that Sunday when you can't get out of bed and need a sub.

Click HERE to download the directions.

LDS Sing Along App

I found the BEST LDS Sing Along App.

I'm a visual learner and this has helped me so much to learn the Primary songs.

It has a video for ALL the Hymns, Children's Songbook, and Additional Children's Songs like 'If I Listen With My Heart'. If you're really tech savvy, you could hook this up to a TV or projector and use it in Primary.

It has a bouncing ball that hovers over each word as you sing it. The pictures are great and go along well with each song. It also has a feature that you can have the music only without the singing. It has a playlist option so that you can create your own playlist. I have one with all this year's program songs. I also have one with all the Articles of Faith. They've been hard for me to learn with the strange melodies. But this has REALLY helped.

There is a free version that has just a sampling of some of the songs. I'd recommend trying that first. And then if you LOVE it you can buy the whole thing for $9.99. It's been the BEST $9.99 I've ever spent.

I put my iPad on the counter while I'm doing my hair and make-up and listen and watch the videos. I've been amazed how fast I'm learning the songs.

I let me grandkids use it. And they love singing the Primary songs. I wish all my Primary kids had this app. It would make my job a whole lot easier.

To find it, just go to the app store on your phone or tablet. Search for LDS Sing Along and it should come up.

Sing-A-Message or Scripture

I'm getting ready for Ward Conference and I wanted something that would motivate my kids, but challenge them, keep them engaged, easy, and be spiritual.

Here's what I'm doing:

I found a message and a scripture from the sharing time outline for the week so it goes along with what the Presidency is teaching and printed them. Got a cute bag and now I'm ready.

This works GREAT for a last minute substitute too!

Click HERE if you want to download these directions.