March 31, 2013 - Easter

Opening Song: Reverently, Quietly (p26)
Closing Song: Did Jesus Really Live Again? (p64)

Program Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (2013 outline, binder)
Wiggle Songs: Kids Choice! (choose 3-4 from name sticks)
Other Songs: I Know That My Savior Loves Me (binder)

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Listening and Singing Experiences:

Junior Primary/Senior Primary

1. Congratulate the children on their Easter performance! 
2. Sing 3-4 wiggle songs, choosing children using the name sticks (or just call on kids, depending on how many are there)
3. Review the song "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" using posters and the simplified ASL (don't show the video, just for reference):

I Know That My Savior Loves Me


Identify the doctrine: Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered for us in the Garden of Gethsemane, He died for us on the cross, and He was resurrected so that each of us will be resurrected one day.

Help children understand it: (Use at the end of the lesson, for "I Know That My Savior Loves Me") Today is Easter. It is the day when Jesus was resurrected. Bear testimony of the doctrine (identified above). I brought a special song and video to share with you today. It is called, I Know That My Savior Loves Me. As we watch and listen to it, I want you to pay attention to how you feel. I know that if you listen to the words and the beautiful music and look at the pictures, you will feel how much your Savior loves you. 

1. Play the video:
   
2. After the video, invite children to share how they felt. Also invite teachers/leaders to bear their testimonies of the Savior.
3. Time permitting, sing the song again to/with the children using piano and flipchart.

Nursery (following Jr. singing time, go into Nursery and sing the following songs with them)

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. Popcorn Popping
   And choose one of the following:
4. I Love to See the Temple
5. Families Can Be Together Forever
6. I Am a Child of God

March 24, 2013

Opening Song: Did Jesus Really Live Again? (p64)
Closing Song: Jesus Has Risen (p70)

Program Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (2013 outline, binder)
Easter Song: He Sent His Son (p34)
Wiggle Songs: If You're Happy (p266)

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Identify the doctrine: Heavenly Father sent His Son Jesus to teach and to show us how to return to live with Them. Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set an example for us. We should follow Him in what we do, how we think, and how we live, what we say and how we share the Gospel.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Junior Primary/Senior Primary

Sing a wiggle song! (1 minute)

If the Savior Stood Beside Me - 2013 outline, binder
Lesson plan from Sugardoodle
(15 minutes total)

Materials:
* 2 pictures of the Savior (included with the keyword posters)
* If the Savior Stood Beside Me Keyword Posters Verse 1 (4 pieces of paper, all the same color, that have a large question mark on one side. On the opposite side write one of the keywords on each paper. Keywords are: do, think, follow, live.)
*If the Savior Stood Beside Me Keyword Posters Verse 2 (keywords: say, words, share, speak)
* Sign language for the 8 keywords (do, think, follow, live, say, words (could include true and kind), share, speak). Simplified ASL
* Magnets
* Picture sticks
* Chalk & eraser 
* Wordstrips (on construction paper): He, Him, He, His, I’ll, I, I’d, I.

1. Review verse 1-2. Sing both verses using actions. Post pictures.
2. Note: this lesson is divided into 2 parts, since my Jr and Sr primaries will be combined, the first half is geared for Jr and the second half for Sr.
3. Tell the children the 3rd verse is a special verse. It's not the same as the other 2 verses. The first part of the verse talks about how Jesus is always near us even though we can't see him. Then the last part of the verse says "I'll be the kind of person that I know I'd like to be if I could see the Savior standing next to me". Remind them how each of us would probably act a lot better if Jesus was always standing right next to us.
4. Pass out props (sticks). Tell the children expectations: the props are to be held this way, we keep them to ourselves, etc. 
5. Sing the song using the sticks, showing the kids with my own stick what to do. Sing 2 more times, the children joining in when they can:
• He is always near me: Hold picture of Jesus in front of you.
• Though I do not see him there: Put picture behind your back.
• And because He loves me dearly: Hold picture at your heart.
• I am in His watchful care: Hold picture at chest with 2 hands, like you're hugging the picture.
• So I'll be the kind of person: Flip stick to the picture of child.
• That I know I'd like to be: Raise picture up into air as the notes go up on "know I'd like to be" (like they are growing up and getting taller)
• If  I could see the Savior standing nigh: Flip the picture back to Jesus, bringing it slowly down in front of you.
• Watching over me: Move picture slowly back up in the air, one note at a time (watch---ing---o---ver---me) This will help the children remember the ending is different.
6. Senior focused review (Jr Primary can participate as much as possible, still using sticks to practice): Before singing time, write on the board the words of the 3rd verse, leaving blanks for wordstrips (He, Him, His, I'll, I, I'd, I). Have the wordstrips on the board in random order. Board should look like this:
   ______is always near me, though I do not see ______there, and because _____ loves me dearly, I am in ______ watchful care. So _____ be the kind of person that _____ know ______ like to be if ____ could see the Savior standing nigh, watch---ing---o---ver me------.
7. Show the children the chalkboard and wordstrips. Tell the children you will sing the 3rd verse together and they are to listen and figure out which wordstrips go in which blanks. Sing the verse (Jr can use their sticks). Ask for 2 volunteers to fill in 2 of the wordstrips. Sing the phrases again to be sure they were right. Repeat with 2 new volunteers. There will be 1 wordstrip left, just add it to the board. 
8. Time permitting, invite Jr. primary to erase words off the board and sing through a couple more times.

He Sent His Son - p34

(5 minutes total)

Materials:

• 6 Question Posters, 6 Answer Posters (now as a flipchart)
• Super Singer poster

1. Remind children that we're singing NEXT week! Also remind them that we will be in our old building and church starts at 9:30am.
2. Quickly review the Super Singer poster.
3. Sing through the song 2-3 times.

Nursery (following Jr. singing time, go into Nursery and sing the following songs with them)

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. I Love to See the Temple
4. Families Can Be Together Forever
5. I Am a Child of God

March 17, 2013

Opening Song: He is Risen (p70)

Closing Song: Life is O'erflowing with Beautiful Things, vs 1 only (binder)

Program Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (2013 outline, binder)
Easter Song: He Sent His Son (p34)
Wiggle Songs: Stand Up (p278) 

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Identify the doctrine: Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set an example for us. We should follow Him in what we do, how we think, and how we live, what we say and how we share the Gospel. (If the Savior Stood Beside Me). Jesus Christ was resurrected and we will be too. (He Sent His Son).

Listening and Singing Experiences: (same lesson plan for "If the Savior Stood Beside Me" as last week since I didn't get to it, kids needed a long wiggle break, lots of visitors and birthdays)

Junior Primary/Senior Primary

If the Savior Stood Beside Me - 2013 outline, binder
Lesson plan from Sugardoodle
(12 minutes total)

Materials:
* 2 pictures of the Savior (included with the keyword posters)
* If the Savior Stood Beside Me Keyword Posters Verse 1 (4 pieces of paper, all the same color, that have a large question mark on one side. On the opposite side write one of the keywords on each paper. Keywords are: do, think, follow, live.)
*If the Savior Stood Beside Me Keyword Posters Verse 2 (keywords: say, words, share, speak)
* 4 pieces of paper with a single large number written on each of them. They should be numbered 1-4.
* Magnets
* Sign language for the 8 keywords (do, think, follow, live, say, words (could include true and kind), share, speak). Simplified ASL

Verse 1:

1. Ask the children if they remember the first phrase of the song. (If the Savior stood beside me). Get their answer and put the first picture of Christ on the board. Ask the kids when else we sing about the Savior (the end) and put the other picture of Christ on the other side of the board.
2. Ask them how many questions are in between the pictures. (4) Post the 4 question marks. 
3. Sing through 1 time, flipping over each question mark to reveal the keyword. 
4. Sing through again, this time use the signs for the keywords.

Verse 2:

1. Tell the children the 2nd verse starts and ends the same as the first verse. Sing each phrase. It also has 4 questions in the between the pictures. Ask, "what did all 4 questions in the first verse start with?" (would I) Tell them that in the 2nd verse, one of the questions starts with a different phrase.
2. Tell them you are going to sing the 2nd verse and they are to listen for the question that starts with different words. When they hear it, they should touch their nose. Get their answer (would my).
3. Sing through the song again and this time they are to listen for which question starts differently - the 1, 2, 3, or 4 question. When they know what question number it is, they are to show that number on their fingers.
4. Get their answer (2), and post all 4 question marks on the board. Number 2 will be a different color.
5. Sing the 2nd verse together 1 time, flipping over the question marks as you sing.
6. Sing through the 2nd verse a second time, and this time use the signs for the keywords.
7. Practice verse 2 by using Shamrocks (cut out of construction paper)with different ways to sing it on the backs. Place shamrocks around the room, draw sticks for kids to choose one. Continue to use signs for keywords and any simplified ASL appropriate.

Sing a wiggle song! (1 minute)

He Sent His Son - p34

(7 minutes total)

Materials:

• 6 Question Posters
• 6 Answer Posters
• magnets

1. Last week you sang He Sent His Son beautifully! We are going to review the song today and practice singing like "Super Singers" for our performance on Easter Sunday (the last Sunday of this month).
2. How do each of the questions start? (How could the Father) How do each of the answers start? (He sent His Son)
3. The end of the song is different. We ask 2 questions in a row (post on the board): "What does the Father ASK of us?" "What do the scriptures SAY?" (sing to the children) And there are 4 answers (post on the board): "Have faith, have hope, live like his Son, help others on their way" (sing to children). Sing questions and answers together.
4. Sing through the song once, identify any trouble spots and clarify.
5. Introduce Super Singer poster, practice singing until time is up.

Nursery (following Jr. singing time, go into Nursery and sing the following songs with them)

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. I Love to See the Temple
4. Families Can Be Together Forever
5. I Am a Child of God

March 10, 2013

Opening Song: My Heavenly Father Loves Me, both verses (p228)
Closing Song: Life is O'erflowing with Beautiful Things, vs 1 only (binder)

Program Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (2013 outline, binder)
Easter Song: He Sent His Son (p34)
Wiggle Songs: Stand Up (p278) 

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Identify the doctrine: Heavenly Father sent His Son Jesus to teach and to show us how to return to live with Them. Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set an example for us. We should follow Him in what we do, how we think, and how we live, what we say and how we share the Gospel.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Junior Primary/Senior Primary

He Sent His Son - p34

(12 minutes total)

Materials:

• 6 Question Posters
• 6 Answer Posters
• magnets

1. Tell children that for the Easter program during Sacrament Meeting this month (the last Sunday) we'll be singing the song, "He Sent His Son". In this song we ask a question and then we answer it. Today we are going to match the question with the answer and talk about each one.
2. Method: Have posted the answers in mixed up order on the board. Put up the questions one at a time in the correct order.
3. Sing and discuss each answer on the board with children first:
• "He sent His Son, a newborn babe, with peace and holiness" (Briefly remind children of the Christmas story)
• "He sent His Son to walk with men on earth, that we may know" (Teach children that Christ taught everywhere He walked. He walked with His disciples.)
• "He sent His Son to die for us and rise with living breath" (Teach children that Christ was crucified and died for us. 3 days after He died, He was resurrected (that means His spirit came back into His body). Because Jesus died and was resurrected, when we die we too will be resurrected one day.
4. The first question we ask is: "How could the Father TELL the world of love and tenderness?" (sing it, don't say it). Ask the children which answer they think goes with the question. Tell them to show which number question (1, 2 or 3) on their fingers. Sing the question and the answer together.
5. The second question we ask is: "How could the Father SHOW the world the pathway we should go?" Ask the children which answer they think goes with the question. Tell them to show which number question (1 or 2) on their fingers. Sing the question and the answer together.
6. The third question we ask is: "How could the Father TELL the world of sacrifice, of death?" Point out there's only one answer left! Sing the question and the answer together.
7. How do each of the questions start? (How could the Father) How do each of the answers start? (He sent His Son)
8. The end of the song is different. We ask 2 questions in a row (post on the board): "What does the Father ASK of us?" "What do the scriptures SAY?" (sing to the children) And there are 4 answers (post on the board): "Have faith, have hope, live like his Son, help others on their way" (sing to children). Sing questions and answers together.
9. And at the very end we repeat a very important question (sing to children as you post on the board): "What does He ASK?" (Who's asking us? Heavenly Father). And then we answer (sing to children as you post on the board), "Live like His Son". Sing question and answers together.
10. Sing through whole song once.

Sing a wiggle song! (1 minute)

If the Savior Stood Beside Me - 2013 outline, binder
Lesson plan from Sugardoodle
(7 minutes total)

Materials:
* 2 pictures of the Savior (included with the keyword posters)
* If the Savior Stood Beside Me Keyword Posters Verse 1 (4 pieces of paper, all the same color, that have a large question mark on one side. On the opposite side write one of the keywords on each paper. Keywords are: do, think, follow, live.)
*If the Savior Stood Beside Me Keyword Posters Verse 2 (keywords: say, words, share, speak)
* 4 pieces of paper with a single large number written on each of them. They should be numbered 1-4.
* Magnets
* Sign language for the 8 keywords (do, think, follow, live, say, words (could include true and kind), share, speak). Simplified ASL

Verse 1:

1. Ask the children if they remember the first phrase of the song. (If the Savior stood beside me). Get their answer and put the first picture of Christ on the board. Ask the kids when else we sing about the Savior (the end) and put the other picture of Christ on the other side of the board.
2. Ask them how many questions are in between the pictures. (4) Post the 4 question marks. 
3. Sing through 1 time, flipping over each question mark to reveal the keyword. 
4. Sing through again, this time use the signs for the keywords.

Verse 2:

1. Tell the children the 2nd verse starts and ends the same as the first verse. Sing each phrase. It also has 4 questions in the between the pictures. Ask, "what did all 4 questions in the first verse start with?" (would I) Tell them that in the 2nd verse, one of the questions starts with a different phrase.
2. Tell them you are going to sing the 2nd verse and they are to listen for the question that starts with different words. When they hear it, they should touch their nose. Get their answer (would my).
3. Sing through the song again and this time they are to listen for which question starts differently - the 1, 2, 3, or 4 question. When they know what question number it is, they are to show that number on their fingers.
4. Get their answer (2), and post all 4 question marks on the board. Number 2 will be a different color.
5. Sing the 2nd verse together 1 time, flipping over the question marks as you sing.
6. Sing through the 2nd verse a second time, and this time use the signs for the keywords.
7. Practice verse 2 by using "how to sing" sticks, continue to use signs for keywords and any simplified ASL appropriate.

Nursery (following Jr. singing time, go into Nursery and sing the following songs with them)

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. I Love to See the Temple
4. Families Can Be Together Forever
5. I Am a Child of God

March 3, 2013

Opening Song: Choose the Right (Hymn 239)
Closing Song: I'm Trying to Be Like Jesus (p78)

Program Song: If the Savior Stood Beside Me (2013 outline, binder)
Wiggle Songs: Do As I'm Doing (p276) - as part of Gospel Instruction?, Stand Up (p278) 

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Identify the doctrine: Jesus Christ taught the gospel and set an example for us. We should follow Him in what we do, how we think, and how we live.

Help the children understand it: (use for both Jr and Sr): 
(2 minutes)


Our opening song was “Choose the Right”. Is it hard to always choose the right? Do you think it
would be easier to choose the right if you had someone standing next to you each time you made a
decision? (you can hold up pictures for the next questions if you want)

What if your best friend was standing next to you?
What if the Primary President was standing next to you?
How about your mom or dad?
What if Jesus was standing next to you? Would it be easier to always choose the right?
We are going to learn a song called, “If the Savior Stood Beside Me”

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Junior Primary/Senior Primary (Lesson plan from Sugardoodle)

If the Savior Stood Beside Me - 2013 outline, binder
(14 minutes total)

Materials:
* 2 pictures of the Savior (included with the keyword posters)
* If the Savior Stood Beside Me Keyword Posters (4 pieces of paper, all the same color, that have a large question mark on one side. On the opposite
side write one of the keywords on each paper. Keywords are: do, think, follow, live.)
* 4 pieces of paper with a single large number written on each of them. They should be numbered 1-4.
* Magnets
* Sign language for the 4 keywords (do, think, follow, live). Simplified ASL
* Optional: pictures of a friend, mom or dad and the Savior

(7 minutes)

1. Ask the children to count the number of times you sing about the Savior standing beside you. (Do the actions for the keywords as you sing). Sing the 1st verse and get their answers (2 times).
2. Point out that the first time you sang it was at the beginning of the song and the 2nd time you sang it was at the end of the song. Put a picture of the Savior at the far left side of the chalkboard and a picture of the Savior at the far right side of the chalkboard.
3. Tell them that in between these two pictures the song asks us questions. Each question starts with “would I”. Ask them to listen for how many times you sing “would I”. Sing the verse and get their answers (4 times).
4. Post on chalkboard in between the pictures of Jesus 4 papers that have one large question mark on each of them. 
5. There are 4 questions between the two times we talk about the Savior standing next to us. Divide the children into 4 groups (could be 4 rows or by classes). Give each group a piece of cardstock that has a number on it. The papers should be numbered 1,2,3 & 4. Tell them each group is to listen for whichever question number they have. For example, the group with the #1 paper should listen for the first question you sing; the group with the #2 paper should listen for the second question you sing, etc.
6. Sing the song, doing the actions for the keywords as you sing the first verse. Ask them for their answers. If they can’t remember the question, then sing the verse again. (For Jr. you may need to hold up your fingers 1-4 as you sing each question). As they tell you their correct answers, you can turn over the question marks on the board. Behind each question mark should be the keyword for that question.
   
   Keywords are: do, think, try, live
   
7. Have everyone sing the first verse together and do the actions for the keywords.
8. Practice the Verse. (7 min)
   If combined: To practice the first verse, have everyone sing together the phrases about the Savior standing beside them, (If the Savior stood beside me . . . . if I could see the Savior standing nigh watching over me) but then each group only sings the question that corresponds with their number. After you sing it through once, then take the numbered papers and hand them out to different groups so that the kids will be singing a different question this time. Sing again and repeat until all groups have sung the 4 different questions.
   If separate: How to sing sticks.

He Sent His Son - p34

2-3 minutes (enough to sing twice)

1. Tell children that for the Easter program during Sacrament Meeting this month (the last Sunday) we'll be singing the song, "He Sent His Son".
2. Sing through the song twice using flipchart. Sit for the first time through, review what a "Super Singer" looks and sounds like, sing second time through standing up as "Super Singers". 

Nursery (following Jr. singing time, go into Nursery and sing the following songs with them)

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. I Love to See the Temple
4. Families Can Be Together Forever
5. I Am a Child of God