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 type songs written on the back of each family tree member and sing as you build 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.
Primary Singing Time, Fun Song Activities, “Melody’s Family Tree” pick-a-song, Music leader, sharing time, family home evening
