This is a song written by Shawna B Edwards and added to our new hymnbook as hymn #1039. The words highlighted in red in this post are suggestions of words to help teach this song. Gospel Teaching Jesus came to earth to provide an example for us. He also came to earth to accomplish very…… Continue reading Because
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I Feel My Savior’s Love
Gospel Teaching One of the most sung songs in Primary is “I Feel My Savior’s Love.” The song testifies about the love of our Savior Jesus Christ for all of Heavenly Father’s children, and also stands as a reminder of how we can feel our Savior’s love. It can be felt during times of peace…… Continue reading I Feel My Savior’s Love
Help Me, Dear Father
You can get a copy of this song here. It is Page 99 of the Children’s Songbook. Gospel Teaching This is a great opportunity to teach the primary children the concept of forgiveness and repentance. Forgiveness: In Doctrine and Covenants 54:10, it says, “I, the Lord, will forgive whom I will forgive, but of you…… Continue reading Help Me, Dear Father
My Heavenly Father Loves Me
I have to admit, this is one of my favorite primary songs. I’ve loved it since I was a little girl. You can download a copy of the music here. Music Method I love to tell the children that I am going to tell them a story. This is a wonderful story about some of…… Continue reading My Heavenly Father Loves Me
The Holy Ghost
This primary song can be found on Page 105 of the Children’s Primary Songbook or you can download a copy here (simplified) or here (regular). Music Method This song has four phrases in each verse. I plan on putting up my numbers 1 – 4 on the board in the front of the room. Then…… Continue reading The Holy Ghost
I Know That My Savior Loves Me
This is a song written by Tami J Creamer and Derena A Bell, and was put into the new hymnbook #1021. I taught this song when it came out in the Friend in the year 2002. I loved the message, and the children in my primary responded very well to it. The chorus of this…… Continue reading I Know That My Savior Loves Me
I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Hymn 1024 I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Download a copy here. This is a wonderful hymn by Janice Kapp Perry, written in 2007. It is a very simple tune with 2 verses and a bridge (or second ending) to the final line of “I have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.” This…… Continue reading I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ
Easter Day by Day
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has encouraged us to celebrate Easter with more intention and focus. I love this idea. Here is a video from President Dallin H Oaks in February of 2025 about this idea. https://youtube.com/shorts/6QF-VZ8aaYw?si=SCaYxt7F6xnQhna7 He is Risen! Although we can’t insist this happens in our primary children’s homes, we…… Continue reading Easter Day by Day
Holy Places
This is a new children’s song #1026 in our new hymnbook for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. You can find a link for this song on the church’s website here. It was written by Sherrie Manwill Boren. You can find a link to her website here. This song is a beautiful reminder…… Continue reading Holy Places
Anytime, Anywhere
This is a new children’s song (#1012 in the new hymnbook). It is short and easy to teach, but it teaches some powerful concepts. This song was written by Angie Killian. She is an amazing composer. Here is a link to her website. Gospel Teaching This song lends to a wonderful discussion about prayer. You…… Continue reading Anytime, Anywhere