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
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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
I Stand All Amazed
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
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