PRIMARY MUSIC SINGING TIME ACTIVITIES to Motivate Children to Sing
MELODY’S FAMILY TREE pick-a-song
9 pages (color/black-and-white visuals and instructions)
DESCRIPTION: Help children learn the importance of forever families with this family Tree pick-a-song activity. Place family oriented songs on the back of each family tree member and sing as you build a the family tree.
TO MAKE:
- Cut out the tree. Mount the tree on a poster and laminate the entire poster.
- Mount the family member figures on cardstock paper, laminate and cut out.
TO USE:
- Have children draw Melody’s family member figures from a container.
- As children choose and place images where they belong on the family tree, have children choose a song to sing. Or tape selected songs and page numbers on the back of each piece.
Option: Have ways to sing songs on the back of family member figures. Examples: a cappella (without music), girls only, boys only, standing up, sitting down, with chin up, with arms folded, standing facing backwards.
LDS Primary Singing Time, Fun Song Activities, “Melody’s Family Tree” pick-a-song, Music leader, sharing time, family home evening
