Here is a great new children’s song in our Hymns for Home and Church #1056! This song was written by Alan Patterson. You can learn more about him and see a lesson from the church here. I love this part of Brother Patterson personal story. Brother Patterson’s oldest two children are deaf, and when they…… Continue reading Elijah and the Still Small Voice
Category: Teaching lds primary songs
He Cares for Me
This is a very comforting children’s song in our new Hymns for Home and Church#1047. It teaches about our loving Heavenly Father who created everything, knows everything and loves everything about us, His children. It was written by Kenneth S Schank. You can find some information about him and his song here. Music Method I…… Continue reading He Cares for Me
Close as a Quiet Prayer
This is a new song in the Hymns for Home and Church #1030. You can get a copy of the song here. This song is written by Sally DeFord, whom we have much to thank for many beautiful songs. Here is a link to read about her and her songs, and there are some activities…… Continue reading Close as a Quiet Prayer
As I Keep the Sabbath Day
If you want to teach a song about the keeping the Sabbath day holy, this would be a great choice. It is one of our new hymns in Hymns- for Home and Church #1035. You can get a copy of this song here. You can also find the history of the composer and some activities…… Continue reading As I Keep the Sabbath Day
Standing on the Promises
This is one of our new hymns, #1023. It is a upbeat, fun song with many repeating phrases that makes it easier for children to learn and join in singing quickly. You can find some information about this song, it’s composer and activities for families or classes here. You can find a copy of the…… Continue reading Standing on the Promises
Joseph Prayed in Faith
This is a new children’s song in the Hymns – For Home and Church. It is Hymn #1049. You can download a copy here. This is a sweet song talking about Joseph Smith’s journey to his prayer in the Sacred Grove and the answer from God and Jesus Christ. It is a also a reminder…… Continue reading Joseph Prayed in Faith
I’m a Pioneer Too
This is a new song in our Hymns for Home and Church. Hymn # 1034. This song was written by Michael Finlinson Moody. You can find some information about this author here. While reading his life story, I loved the idea he used as his children were growing up. He said “Music has always played…… Continue reading I’m a Pioneer Too
I Am A Child of God
This is a classic primary song. One of the basic foundational songs that all children should be singing. Each year as your new children come into primary, or if you have new converts attending your primary, you will want to teach, review and sing this song. You could use your pictures to help teach or…… Continue reading I Am A Child of God
Little Baby in a Manger
This is a wonderful new children’s song in our new Hymns – For Home and Church. It is hymn #1209 It was written by American author and composer Traci S Law while living in South Korea. She was expecting a baby of her own and was inspired to write this Christmas lullaby. She wanted to…… Continue reading Little Baby in a Manger
I Lived in Heaven
This lovely primary song teaches about our Heavenly Father’s plan and our premortal choice. It also covers Jesus Christ’s role and actions to help us return to heaven. It’s a little temple and life lesson condensed into three short verses. Amazing! It can be found on page 4 of the Childrens Songbook. There are a…… Continue reading I Lived in Heaven