Category: teaching music ideas

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

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

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

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