by Teaching Primary Music: To Be A Pioneer
July 19, 2014 in Family Room by Melanie
If you’re looking for some help with primary music time tomorrow (could this be any more last minute???) and want to teach a great pioneer song, let me be your lifesaver.
To Be A Pioneer teaches a great lesson about what it means to be a pioneer – and it’s simple enough to teach in one try! It might take a little longer to sing the two parts together, but it’s so fun and the kids love it.
The first verse is full of “You don’t have to…” things that the old-time pioneers did. Since they’re “don’ts,” those are all shaped like stop signs.
The second verse is full of “You do have to…” things that we can do today to be pioneers. Since they’re “do’s,” those are all shaped like green lights. The picture cues for the second verse gave me a great chance to talk about Nephi’s courage, Daniels’ faith, and David’s fight with might for a cause that’s right.
Each verse ends with “To be a pioneer,” so there are 2 identical signs for that.
I thought I would only have time to teach the second part to senior, so I just wrote out the words for them. The last line is only sung the first time through, so it’s a little lighter to remind them it’s different.
I cut these out, laminated them (because I am completely addicted to my laminator), and stuck them to craft sticks. Simple to make, great to work with, and easy for the kids to help hold.
Find the files to download at this link. Happy singing!
Hey friend! Haven’t heard from you for a while, thanks so much for linking up! If I’m ever a primary chorister I’m coming here first! Thanks for sharing your awesomeness!
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Love this!! Wish I was back in Primary so I could use it. What a fun way to teach. Thanks for sharing!
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What a great idea. Wish I had little ones to teach his to. Thanks for linking up to Happiness is Homemade.
Have a great week,
Bev
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thank you so much for posting your darling song prompts. It will make the song fun to teach. I appreciate you sharing.
I love this! Thank you so much for sharing!
You’re welcome!
Would it be possible” to change the word “fight” to “work” with might for a cause that’s right? The words have changed since we were young!!! Thanks so much. I love your graphics.
Oh no! I’ll get it changed as soon as I can.