Tag: music
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“The Liahona” Singing Time Ideas
This is a newer song from Angie Killian and I love it because of how plainly it teaches about God’s guidance! I needed a song like this in my primary lineup this year. (Get the sheet music at the link above) The Liahona Silent Video There’s already a fantastic lyric video put together on YouTube,…
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How to make a Large Picture Frame for Living Pictures Activity
I’m always on the lookout for ways to engage the children with different visual intrigue ideas, but I can’t make a new craft for every song! If I’m going to make something for primary, then it better be more than a one-time use product! Enter: Large Picture Frame for Living Pictures Activity! (also known as…
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“Books in the Book of Mormon” Singing Time Ideas
I never learned this song when I was in primary, but now I wish I had! A fast-paced overview of the books can be fun for everyone. Actions for Books in the Book of Mormon Once you learn these actions, this makes a great review song or even “wiggle” style song, but it also serves…
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“Help Me Dear Father” Singing Time Ideas
If there’s any song that mirrors my thoughts when I’m struggling with other people, it’s the lyrics to this simple song! “Help Me, Dear Father” Bell Charts This bell chart set contains melody or harmony, is modifiable, and can work for 8-note bell set or more chromatic or extended sets. This song lends itself really…
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“Keep the Commandments” Singing Time Ideas
Did you know the Book of Mormon has the phrase “Keep the Commandments” in it 44 times? Thats how many times I counted when I did a quick search in the gospel library app. This is a great song for starting off the year. Keep the Commandments Bell Chart Use your 8-note key of C…
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“Have I Done Any Good?” Singing Time Ideas
“Have I Done Any Good?” will always remind me of President Monson’s talk. I know some might feel like this song is a guilt trip, but to me, it’s a reminder to focus on others. “Have I Done Any Good?” Bell Charts Do the melody or harmony using these bell charts! The melody is best…
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“My Heavenly Father Loves Me” Singing Time Ideas
This is a classic song! Feels like we sing it very often in singing time, and that’s a wonderful thing. “My Heavenly Father Loves Me” Shadow Puppet Cutouts For more information about how I built my shadow puppet box, read this post. I also have shadow puppets for He Sent His Son. The visual intrigue…
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“Jesus is My Shepherd” Singing Time Ideas
This was one of my primary’s favorite songs for the New Testament in 2023 and sang it for our Primary ProgramI It’s not well known, but it should be! Soft and gentle, even your tiniest kids will be singing this piece in no time. PDF Sheet music link to “Jesus Is My Shepherd” YouTube Recording…
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“If the Savior Stood Beside Me” Singing Time Ideas
I love this sweet song that encourages us to be kind, to do as Jesus would do! The free PDF sheet music is here. “If the Savior Stood Beside Me” Song Story about Daniel in the Old Testament During our Old Testament year (2022) I noticed that this song would pair well with several stories…
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“Did You Think to Pray?” Singing Time Ideas
This isn’t a song I initially thought would go well in singing time, but I actually loved doing it! “Did you think to Pray?” Song Story Ever since I heard Bruce D. Porter give this devotional at BYU, I’ve never thought about prayer the same. Such a great story. The kids were engaged the whole…
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