This past year I had so wanted to post so many more things that I have done/made from over the years I was the Primary Music Leader, but alas, as you can tell, it didn't happen. Interesting how n...
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Well, I did try to squeeze some time in to finish the flip chart. Didn't quite get some other things done, but oh well, gotta go with the flow sometimes. Sorry I don't have time to share so...
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"BE THOU HUMBLE; AND THE LORD THY GOD SHALL LEAD THEE BY THE HAND, AND GIVE THEE ANSWER TO THY PRAYERS" (D&C 112:10). "A CHILD'S PRAYER" has been one of my favorites. I've always ...
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SURPRISE!!! Sorry I've been MIA the past few months. I truly thought I would have time to continue to post things that I have done from years past and share more helpful tips and ideas a...
Easter is sneaking in a little early this year, so I'm sure many have already started adding in some Easter songs in their repertoire. If you click on the Easter link on the side bar under "...
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I am so over WINTER and ready for spring to be here already. Although, I have to admit it was beautiful watching the snow fall today during the snowstorm. Anywhooooo, with a bad case of spr...
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DID YOU KNOW. . . that the part of the song "I'm glad that I live in this beautiful world..." is sometimes sung by Primaries using the ASCENDING SCALE as the melody of the song? I have ...
Displayed with both verses Well, it is that time of the month to start the new song for the month, so I thought I would post my visual for "My Heavenly Father Loves Me" and some idea...
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If you only have the 8-NOTE HANDBELL set, which would be the basic set of bells to purchase first out of the 20-25 total bells, then "I AM A CHILD OF GOD" is the perfect song to play with ...
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Well, it is the start of a New Primary Year and time to get going on the first program song of the year. If you are like me, or rather how I was before I got "booted" out of my singing job, {S...
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THE CLOCK TOLLS MIDNIGHT. It was bound to happen sometime. Yes, I am released from my calling as the PRIMARY MUSIC LEADER in our ward—or at least I will be officially released ...
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SAMPLE If you haven't already started planning for the 2013 year, it is probably time to get-a-going on it. Below is a pdf of the planner I've made for the 2013 year. The first part is a ...
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A fond memory I have from my youth for Christmas is the family gathered around my mom at the piano singing the many beautiful Christmas songs. I have translated that wonderful memory into my Pr...
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What CHILD doesn't like to take part in the Nativity Story?????? If you are looking for something to do for the Sunday before or after Christmas, try doing a NATIVITY SING-A-STORY. L...
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"SAMUEL TELLS OF THE BABY JESUS" is a story song that is fairly easy for the children to pick up on. I also love the UPBEAT TEMPO change from the verse to the chorus that helps demonstrate th...
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Here's a flip chart (end of post) and ideas for the simple, yet sweet "The Shepherd's Carol" If you haven't heard the music only version of the song, you really must listen to it. It is actual...
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When I got my Friend magazine in December of 2010 and saw the song "Our Christmas Story Tree" I knew I wanted to teach this song the following year and I knew how I wanted to do it. Well, 2011 ...
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YEAH!!! It's that time of year to pull out those bells or chimes and what better way to start off with jingle-belling than with the song "Christmas Bells" This is such an easy yet be...
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What kid wouldn't like to shake and make fun jingling noises with a jingle bell ring? If you don't have bells or chimes to play, try making some easy jingle bell rings for the kiddies...
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It's the most wonderful time of the year!!! I love hearing Andy Williams sing this song. It brings back those CHILDHOOD MEMORIES of knowing that the Christmas season is upon us. I love t...
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I like to have at least one singing time a month that goes along with the monthly theme. For this month's theme "I CAN CHOOSE TO BE A MISSIONARY NOW" I am getting my inspiration from this Month'...
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As I mentioned in my last post here , here is another option I've used in conjunction with the spinner, but you can use it in other ways. SPIN & SING-A-STORY OF THANKSGIVING. The concept of...
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!! Here is another way to use the BIG WHEEL SPINNER I made here . I know this wheel spinner isn't something many of you will ma...
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YEAH!!! Program day finally came! It seemed like forever in getting here with all the changes and extra church activities we have had in our ward, but now we are done and I couldn't be more pr...
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One of my favorite Primary songs during Thanksgiving time is "CHILDREN ALL OVER THE WORLD." I just love the happy, swaying melody. I've made a flip chart you can download below. I als...
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