Category: teaching music ideas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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