Teaching a new song in Primary can be both fun and spiritually uplifting, and using a music flip chart makes it even easier! This handy tool displays large, easy-to-read pages—whether printed or digital—that guide children through the lyrics. Many flip charts also include colorful visuals or simple symbols that help bring the words to life, making the song more memorable and meaningful.
As you lead the music, you can turn the pages in rhythm with the song, keeping the kids engaged and making learning feel natural and exciting. Flip charts are especially useful when introducing a new song or helping the children master those harder-to-remember lyrics.
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To continue helping you spark up ideas on how you could teach your primary children this song, here are some ideas on how to make the learning process more engaging!
1. Picture Storyboard (Visual Learners)
- Print or draw pictures that represent key phrases from the song (e.g., Jesus being baptized, Heavenly Father speaking from heaven).
- As you sing the song, place each picture in order on the board.
- For younger kids, you can have them help you “build” the song by choosing and placing the next picture.
2. Echo Singing (Ages 4-7)
- Sing a short phrase and have them echo it back.
- Add hand motions or simple actions (e.g., pointing up for “Beloved Son,” hands like waves for “river Jordan”).
- This repetition is helpful for younger kids who are still developing memory and listening skills.
3. Fill-in-the-Blank Game (Ages 7-11)
- Write the lyrics on the board or on paper but leave some words blank (e.g., “This is my beloved ___”).
- Sing it together and pause when you get to the blanks so they can fill them in.
- You can gradually increase the challenge by removing more words as they get more confident.
4. Object Lesson Tie-in
- Bring water, a dove (plush or picture), and a small light or flashlight to represent the Holy Ghost descending and Heavenly Father’s voice.
- Relate each object to the lyrics and testimony of Jesus’ baptism. Kids tend to remember songs more when there’s a tactile or symbolic object involved.
5. Action Storytelling
- Turn the song into a little “skit” where kids act out the baptism of Jesus while you sing the song.
- Assign simple roles: Jesus, John the Baptist, Heavenly Father’s voice, or even the dove.
- Acting out the story as they learn the song brings the message to life!
6. Melody Map (Older kids)
- Create a simple melody map with lines going up and down on a poster to show how the melody moves (e.g., notes rise on “beloved Son”).
- Older kids will enjoy this as it appeals to logic and pattern recognition.
7. Testimony Moment
- Briefly share your own feelings about Heavenly Father declaring love for His Son and how we are also beloved children of God.
- Invite a child or leader to share something similar, connecting the song to their hearts.
8. Freeze Sing
- Sing the song together, and at random points, stop and have everyone freeze.
- Call on someone to sing the next word or phrase alone before continuing as a group.
- Keeps attention sharp and makes it playful!
What are some ideas you’ve used in your ward to teach this song? Comment them below!
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