June 15, 2014

Opening Song: He Sent His Son (34)
Welcome Song: Hello Song (260)
Action Songs: If You're Happy (266)
Article of Faith Song: The Fourth and Seventh Articles of Faith (124), 4th only (124) for Jr.
Program Song: I Love to See the Temple (95)
Other Song: Family History - I Am Doing It (94)
Happy Birthday Song: Happy Happy Birthday (284)
Reverent Song: Reverently, Quietly (26)
Closing Song: Build An Ark (the Friend)

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Identify the doctrine: I can prepare now to be worthy to enter the temple.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Singing Time: 

Junior Primary (11:15-11:35) 

1. Action Song: If You're Happy (266)
2. Articles of Faith Songs: 4th - use number posters (in sheet protectors). 
3. I Love to See the Temple (95)
• Sing both verses - use simple hand actions for verse 1, pictures for verse 2.
• Review using "How to Sing" sticks, sing a few times.
• Remind children that they can prepare now to enter the temple, bear testimony.
4. Family History - I Am Doing It
• Draw a picture of a tree on the board, post pictures of my family members for children to see. Talk briefly about what family history is. 
• Sing through the song using the flipchart. 
• Define progenitors, ask children to say it with me, repeat it back to me.
• Sing again, this time only the children sing the words "family history" (I won't sing those 2 words, just point to them and mouth the words).
5. Reverent Song: Reverently, Quietly (26)

Senior Primary (12:05-12:25) 

1. Same as Junior except: 
• Sing the 4th and teach the 7th Article of Faith using pitch leading, go over tricky words.
• Family History: Have children sing "family history" without me, movement/action for "doing it", stand up on "I" or "me". Add on the challenges one at a time.

Nursery (11:00-11:07am) - Choose 5

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. Follow the Prophet (chorus only)
4. Book of Mormon Stories
5. Popcorn Popping
6. Wise Man and the Foolish Man
7. Families Can Be Together Forever
8. I Am a Child of God
9. I Love to See the Temple
10. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
11. Fun to Do

June 8, 2014

Opening Song: Build An Ark (the Friend), sing both verses
Welcome Song: Here We Are Together (256)
Action Songs: Wise Man and the Foolish Man (281)
Article of Faith Song: The Sixth and Seventh Articles of Faith (126), 2nd (122) for Jr.
Program Song: I Love to See the Temple (95)
Father's Day Song: Daddy's Homecoming (210), The Family is of God Verse 2 (outline)
Happy Birthday Song: Happy Happy Birthday (284)
Reverent Song: Reverently, Quietly (26)
Closing Song: I Will Follow God's Plan (164)

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Identify the doctrine: Temples make it possible for families to be together forever.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Singing Time: 

Junior Primary (11:15-11:35) 

1. Action Song: The Wise Man and the Foolish Man (283) using Rhythm Sticks.
2. Articles of Faith Songs: 2nd - use number posters (in sheet protectors). 
3. I Love to See the Temple (95)
• Sing through verse 1, listen for and fix any problem areas.
• Teach verse 2: Display a picture of a temple hidden behind eight pieces of paper. On each piece of paper, write or draw one of the following: a heart, an open door, the word covenant, the word obey, the words holy place, the word sealed, a picture of a child, and a picture of a family. Tell the children that these are clues to a song. Invite them to listen carefully as you sing one line of the song. Ask them which clue goes with that line, and invite a child to remove that piece of paper. Sing the line again with the children, and explain what it means. You may invite them to do an action related to the line. Repeat with each line of the song. When you have uncovered the picture, sing the entire song with the actions. Tell the children that they can prepare now to be worthy to go to the temple when they are older and that doing so will bring them closer to Jesus Christ. (taken from October 2010 Primary Outline)
• I will most likely come up with my own clipart song clues since I'd like to use all pictures for the sake of my Junior Primary, but until then, here's an idea for the Song Clues.
4. Another Action Song: Kids' Choice.
5. Father's Day Medley
• Sing through the medley, listening for any trouble spots - fix them.
• Performance ready time: have children stand to sing. Review what a "Super Singer" is (using poster: eyes on me, smiling, singing, hands at side, holding still, etc.). While the children sing I watch for Super Singers and invite them to come sing in the front of the room by gently tapping them on the shoulder as I walk around. The idea is to have ALL the children up in front by the end of the song. I repeat this process until we achieve that. (and I'm careful not to single anyone out, I'm aware of my kids' individual needs/circumstances).
6. Reverent Song: Reverently, Quietly (26)

Senior Primary (12:05-12:25) 

1. Same as Junior except: 
• Sing the 6th and teach the 7th Article of Faith using pitch leading, go over tricky words.

Nursery (11:00-11:07am) - Choose 5

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. Follow the Prophet (chorus only)
4. Book of Mormon Stories
5. Popcorn Popping
6. Wise Man and the Foolish Man
7. Families Can Be Together Forever
8. I Am a Child of God
9. I Love to See the Temple
10. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
11. Fun to Do

June 1, 2014

Opening Song: I Stand All Amazed (Hymn 193), verse 1 only
Welcome Song: We Welcome You (256)
Action Songs: Popcorn Popping (242)
Article of Faith Song: The Third and Sixth Articles of Faith (123, 126)
Program Song: I Love to See the Temple (95), Build An Ark (Friend) Verse 2
Father's Day Song: Daddy's Homecoming (210), Verse 2 The Family is of God
Happy Birthday Song: Happy, Happy Birthday (284)
Reverent Song: Reverently, Quietly (26)
Closing Song: He Sent His Son (34)

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Identify the doctrine: Priesthood ordinances bless and strengthen my family.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Singing Time: 

Junior Primary (11:15-11:35)  

1. Action Song: Popcorn Popping (242) - sing twice through, the second time using a silly voice.
2. Articles of Faith Songs: 3rd and 6th - use number posters (in sheet protectors).
3. I Love to See the Temple (95)
• Direct the children's eyes to the pictures of temples posted around the room. As the piano player plays through the song quietly, invite the children to stand under a picture of a temple they have been to, or under a picture of a temple they love/think is beautiful. Allow a few children to share their experience. 
• Sing through the first verse using simple hand actions to go along with the words.
4. Build An Ark (the Friend, in the binder): Teach Verse 2 using method in video.
   START THE VIDEO AT 9:20 :)
5. Father's Day Medley:
• Daddy's Homecoming (210) - Sing through once, remind children to emphasize "...a what?" and then to blow a kiss at the end of the song. 
• The Family is of God (outline), Verse 2 - Sing through once, using simple hand actions to go along with words.
• Sing the 2 songs together. (Yay! They're already in the same key! I'll be working with my piano player to come up with the interlude connecting the 2 songs)
6. Reverent Song: Reverently, Quietly (26), sing as the children go to class.

Senior Primary (12:05-12:25) 

Same as Junior Primary today.

Nursery (11:00-11:07am) (I sing 5 songs from this list)

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. Follow the Prophet (chorus only)
4. Book of Mormon Stories
5. Popcorn Popping
6. Wise Man and the Foolish Man
7. Families Can Be Together Forever
8. I Am a Child of God
9. I Love to See the Temple
10. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
11. Fun to Do

May 25, 2014

Opening Song: Stand for the Right (159)
Welcome Song: Hello Song (260)
Action Songs: Hinges (277), Fun to Do (253)
Article of Faith Song: The Second and Sixth Articles of Faith (122, 126)
Program Song: Build An Ark (Friend), Follow the Prophet (110)
Father's Day Song: Daddy's Homecoming (210)
Happy Birthday Song: Your Happy Birthday (283)
Reverent Song: Father, I Will Reverent Be (29)
Closing Song: He Sent His Son (34)

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Identify the doctrine: The prophet speaks to us at General Conference.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Singing Time: 

Junior Primary (11:15-11:35) - Review 

1. Action Song: Hinges (277), Fun to Do (253) - scatter circles face down on the floor, invite reverent singers to come choose an action circle for each verse. Sing through 4-6 times.
2. Articles of Faith Songs: 2nd and 6th - use number posters (in sheet protectors).
3. Build An Ark (the Friend, in the binder): Review Verse 1 by singing it through with the actions twice. START THE VIDEO AT 9:20 :)
4. Follow the Prophet (110) - invite children to march around the room, chorus only, 2 times through. 
5. Daddy's Homecoming (210) - tell children we'll be singing for Father's day in a few weeks! Sing the song to the children, invite them to sing along if they know it. Sing through again, this time children sing with me as much as they can. Use improvised hand actions.
6. Reverent Song: Father, I Will Reverent Be (29)

Senior Primary (12:05-12:25) 

1. Same as Junior.
Nursery (11:00-11:07am)
1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. Follow the Prophet (chorus only)
4. Book of Mormon Stories
5. Popcorn Popping
6. Wise Man and the Foolish Man
7. Families Can Be Together Forever
8. I Am a Child of God
9. I Love to See the Temple
10. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
11. Fun to Do

May 18, 2014

Opening Song: I Will Follow God's Plan (164)
Welcome Song: Hello Song (260)
Happy Birthday Song: Your Happy Birthday (283)
Article of Faith Song: The First and Sixth Articles of Faith (122, 126)
Action Songs: If You're Happy (266)
Program Song: Build An Ark (Friend), Follow the Prophet (110)
Father's Day Song: Daddy's Homecoming (210)/Family is of God vs 2 (outline)
Reverent Song: The Chapel Doors (156)
Closing Song: I Stand All Amazed (Hymns 193)

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Identify the doctrine: My Family will be blessed as we follow the prophet.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Singing Time: 

Junior Primary (11:15-11:35) - Review 

1. Action Song: If You're Happy (266)
2. Articles of Faith Songs: 1st and 6th.
3. Build An Ark (the Friend, in the binder): I loved how this music leader taught the song and will be following her lead! I'll be spreading it out over 3 Sundays (1 Sunday per verse, 1 Sunday to put it all together) START THE VIDEO AT 9:20 :)
4. Follow the Prophet (110) - invite children to march around the room, chorus only, 2 times through.
5. Daddy's Homecoming (210) - tell children we'll be singing for Father's day in a few weeks! Sing the song to the children, invite them to sing along if they know it. Sing through again, this time children sing with me as much as they can. Use improvised hand actions.
6. Reverent Song: The Chapel Doors (156)

Senior Primary (12:05-12:25) 

1. Same as Junior.
Nursery (11:00-11:07am)
1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. Follow the Prophet (chorus only)
4. Book of Mormon Stories
5. Popcorn Popping
6. Wise Man and the Foolish Man
7. Families Can Be Together Forever
8. I Am a Child of God
9. I Love to See the Temple
10. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
11. Fun to Do

May 11, 2014

Opening Song: I Stand All Amazed (Hymn 193)
Welcome Song: Here We Are Together (261)
Happy Birthday Song: Your Happy Birthday (283)
Article of Faith Song: The Fifth and Sixth Articles of Faith (125-126)
Action Songs: the Wise Man and the Foolish Man (281)
Program Song: Follow the Prophet (110) - we'll only be singing the chorus as part of our program, so sing a couple of your, or the kids' favorite verses
Reverent Song: To Think About Jesus (71)
Closing Song: He Sent His Son (34)

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Identify the doctrine: The prophets in the scriptures are examples to my family.

Listening and Singing Experiences:

Singing Time: 

Junior Primary (11:15-11:35) - Review 

1. Action Songs: The Wise Man and the Foolish Man - using Rhythm Sticks
• Tried this last week and the kids LOVED it. Hand out the sticks to each child and remind them they are only to tap their sticks together (not hit themselves, their neighbors, their chairs, or their teachers - if they do, you will take away their sticks - I gave them back their sticks after 1 minute). To make sure they will listen, I had them tap their sticks quickly on "go" and hold them still at "stop". We practiced this a few times before singing. 
• We kept the beat during the verse, or kept the rhythm of the song during the verses. We tapped the sticks quickly starting them high and lowering them while singing "the rains came down", then tapped them slowly moving them up while singing "and the floods came up". You can improvise, it's just to get the kids moving and interacting with the beat, the rhythm and the sticks.
2. Follow the Prophet - teach the children the chorus by first marching in the place, then marching around the room. Sing a few times, giving the children turns to be the leader - just as we follow the leader, we are to follow the prophet. 
3. Book of Mormon Stories - sing using the hand actions.
4. I Love to See the Temple
5. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam - remind children to sit in the seats and jump up.
6. The Family is of God - Verse 1
7. Reverent Song: The Chapel Doors (156) - sing as the kids are dismissed to class.

Senior Primary (12:05-12:25) 

1. Action Songs: The Wise Man and the Foolish Man - using Rhythm Sticks (use same process as above)
2. Articles of Faith Song: 5 - Pitch lead, clap tricky rhythms. 6 - new this week, sing to them once, invite them to sing with you once, pitch lead.
3. Review Day: Using the "How to Sing" folder (it's red, in my flipchart box), use the sticks or ideas in the folder to review the following songs: 
• He Sent His Son
• I Stand All Amazed
• The Family is Of God
• I Love to See the Temple
4. The Chapel Doors (156) Sing the Reverent Song as the Jr. Primary comes in.

Nursery (11:00-11:07am)

1. Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes
2. Jesus Wants Me for a Sunbeam
3. Follow the Prophet (chorus only)
4. Book of Mormon Stories
5. Popcorn Popping
6. Wise Man and the Foolish Man
7. Families Can Be Together Forever
8. I Am a Child of God
9. I Love to See the Temple
10. My Heavenly Father Loves Me
11. Fun to Do