I Stand All Amazed is a hymn written by Charles H Gabriel in 1905. It is said that Charles wrote between 7000-8000 songs, many of which are available in hymnbooks of many religions today. Music Method Here is a link to the original hymn found on page 193 of the Church of Latter-day Saints hymnbook…… Continue reading I Stand All Amazed
Author: Laree Wadsworth
The Miracle
Words and Music by Shawna Belt Edwards This is a beautiful song written by Shawna Belt Edwards about the wonderful gifts given by our Savior to each of us. In our primary, the children love Gethsemane. Last year we learned Risen by Shawna Belt Edwards and I thought this song would be a great way…… Continue reading The Miracle
I Will Walk with Jesus
This is a primary song featured in the new hymnbook #1004. Music and words were written by Stephen P Schank in 2019. He serves on the committees of the new hymnbook and new children’s songbook of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Walking with Jesus means that we are in step with Him.…… Continue reading I Will Walk with Jesus
My Own Sacred Grove
This is an awesome song by Angie Killian. You can find this song in the January 2025 Friend. You can also order the music from Angie Killian’s site Here. Music Method I chose to teach this song with ribbon wands. Movement in music really helps children learn faster and associate moves with words. You can…… Continue reading My Own Sacred Grove
Stand for the Right
(President Nelson Style) Joseph Ballantyne, 1868-1944, wrote the original song. He also authored other well-known children’s songs, such as Jesus Once Was a Little Child, Little Purple Pansies, and Shine On. You can find a link to the original song from the Children’s Songbook here. Gospel Teaching Here are some ways to define “True.” As…… Continue reading Stand for the Right
When the Savior Comes Again
This is a new children’s song from the new Hymns – For Home ad Church from The Church of Jusus Christ of Latter-day Saints page 1002. There are arrangements available on Brother Johnson’s website at lanejohnsonmusic.com. It was written by Lane Johnson in 2019 and will be a great addition to your primary. Music Method…… Continue reading When the Savior Comes Again
Star Bright
Star Bright is a song added to our new Hymns in 2024. This song was written by Lorin F Wheelwright, 1959. Brother Wheelwright was involved in music education for the Salt Lake Public Schools and other colleges. He also served as a special assistant to BYU President Dallin H Oaks. Wheelwright also wrote “Mother I…… Continue reading Star Bright
Give Said the Little Stream
Give Said the Little Stream Pg 236 of the Children’s songbook is a classic song know by many children and adults. The sweet message of this song is that even though you might be little, you are powerful and have many things you can do and gifts to give. I have made a flipchart to…… Continue reading Give Said the Little Stream
Free My Soul
Words and Music by Nik Day Arranged by Laree Wadsworth A friend of mine wanted to sing this song for a musical number. It was originally written for a tenor voice, so that made the range to high for a female voice. I changed the key to E Minor and added a bit to the…… Continue reading Free My Soul
1 Nephi 3:7
This is one of my very favorite songs to teach. The original music was written by Kamie Jacobs Bolen. She did a wonderful job on this music. It has the exact words of 1st Nephi 3:7, which is a wonderful scripture for everyone to memorize, and as you know, music is the best way to…… Continue reading 1 Nephi 3:7